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Recent News About Virginia Department of Transportation
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Lane closure on Broadview Avenue expected to last 45 days
Beginning March 31, the right lane of southbound U.S. 17 Business, known as Broadview Avenue, will be closed between Gold Cup Drive and Roebling Street in Warrenton.
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Weekly changes to road conditions in Hampton Roads, March 30-April 5, 2025
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a series of scheduled lane and road closures as part of ongoing maintenance and construction throughout the Hampton Roads area for the week of March 30 to April 5, 2025.
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Route 28 ramp to Westfields Boulevard closure scheduled for maintenance
The southbound Route 28 ramp to eastbound Westfields Boulevard in Chantilly will be closed for maintenance work, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Chowan Avenue lane closures in Lincolnia scheduled from March 31 to April 3
Weather permitting, Chowan Avenue in Lincolnia will undergo daytime lane closures from March 31 to April 3, as announced by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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VDOT seeks public input on Shenandoah Valley rail with trail assessment
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is set to gather public feedback on Phase 1 findings from the Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment.
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VDOT seeks feedback on Route 30 corridor study for potential improvements
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is requesting public feedback on current travel conditions along Route 30 in King William County and the Town of West Point.
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Pedestrian bridge over Route 311 opens, enhancing safety for Appalachian Trail hikers
The new pedestrian bridge over Route 311 in Roanoke County, Virginia, was officially opened on March 27, 2025.
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Richmond District announces traffic forecast, March 29-April 4, 2025
A forecast of road construction in the Richmond area could cause delays from March 29 to April 4, 2025.
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How many H-1B petitions made by Virginia employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 97.9% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Virginia were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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VDOT announces extensive resurfacing plans for Shenandoah Valley in 2025
Spring marks the beginning of the 2025 paving season in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.
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VDOT seeks public input on Ladysmith Road conditions in Caroline County
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking public input on travel conditions along Route 639, known as Ladysmith Road, in Caroline County.
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McDevitt Drive closes for reconstruction into roundabout starting April
Beginning April 7, a segment of McDevitt Drive in Culpeper will be closed to through traffic for a project aimed at reconstructing the intersection with Route 3 (Germanna Highway) into a roundabout.
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Ramp closures planned for Southbound I-495 in McLean starting March
Beginning March 27, the Virginia Department of Transportation will implement overnight closures on ramps connecting southbound I-495 with Georgetown Pike and George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) in McLean.
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VDOT seeks public feedback on Charlottesville intersection improvement study
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is requesting public input on a study evaluating potential safety and multimodal improvements at the intersection of Ridge Street, U.S. 250 Business (West Main Street), and Water Street in...
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Route 28 lane closures announced for March-April at Fairfax/Prince William line
The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that there will be daytime single-lane closures on Route 28 (Centreville Road) at the Fairfax County and Prince William County line.
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Five Forks Road section to close for pipe replacement in Amelia
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) plans to close a section of Route 38, also known as Five Forks Road, in Amelia for a pipe replacement project.
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Public hearing scheduled for Route 60 widening project in James City County
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is set to hold a design public hearing on March 26 regarding the proposed plans for widening approximately one mile of Route 60, also known as Pocahontas Trail, in James City County.
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Virginia DOT plans overnight road closure for pipe replacement in Stafford County
On Sunday, April 6, the Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 644 (Rock Hill Church Road) near Route 671 (Van Horn Lane) in Stafford County.
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Bridge replacement in Richlands set to begin soon
Replacement of the Front Street bridge over the Clinch River in Richlands is set to begin soon.
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VDOT announces road closure in Chesterfield for pipe replacement
Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) plans to close a section of Route 2838, also known as Fox Run Road, in Chesterfield for a pipe replacement project.