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Virginia: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Virginia, providing an average of $1,077 per capita to residents.

Richmond District announces highway advisories for March 1-7, 2025

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

A forecast of road construction in the Richmond District is expected to cause delays from March 1-7, 2025.

Traffic alert: Planned road closures in Hampton Roads District for March

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released a schedule of planned road closures in the Hampton Roads District for the week of March 2-8, 2025.

Bridge work leads to daytime closures on Route 633 in Alleghany County

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

Part of Route 633 in Alleghany County will experience closures for bridge work beginning on March 15, according to an announcement from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Lane closures scheduled for Route 58 west in Suffolk starting March

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

Contractor crews working with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) Interchange Improvements Project will implement daily single-lane closures on Route 58 west in Suffolk.

Daytime closures planned for route in Alleghany County due to bridge work

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

Part of Route 633, also known as McKinney Hollow Road, in Alleghany County is set to close for bridge work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 5-6 and again from March 10-13.

Traffic shift planned for Laskin Road at Linkhorn Bay Bridge

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

Contractor crews working with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are set to initiate a temporary traffic shift on Laskin Road at the Linkhorn Bay Bridge in Virginia Beach.

Highway work scheduled in Culpeper District from March 3-7

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced scheduled highway work in the Culpeper District for the week of March 3-7, 2025.

Virginia DOT issues weekly traffic update for Bristol District

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued its weekly traffic alert for the Bristol District, covering March 3 to March 9, 2025.

VDOT begins construction of right turn lane on Route 3 in Kilmarnock

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

Next week, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will start constructing a dedicated right turn lane on Route 3 (Main Street) onto Route 688 (James B. Jones Memorial Highway) within Kilmarnock's town limits in Lancaster County.

VDOT announces road closure for emergency repairs on route in Prince George

By Old Dominion News | Feb 28, 2025

Weather permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close a section of Route 629 (West Quaker Road) in Prince George for emergency pavement repairs.

VDOT celebrates 100 years of Jamestown-Scotland Ferry service

By Old Dominion News | Feb 26, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) marked the 100th anniversary of the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry service on February 26, bringing together ferry staff, families, and longtime passengers to celebrate this historical link across the...

VDOT seeks public input on Langston Boulevard improvement study

By Old Dominion News | Feb 26, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is inviting public feedback on a study aimed at evaluating potential improvements along Langston Boulevard in Arlington.

Traffic shift begins on I-64 Segment C widening project

By Old Dominion News | Feb 25, 2025

Starting February 25, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin a long-term traffic shift on I-64 east in James City County.

Route 57 in Pittsylvania County to close for emergency repairs

By Old Dominion News | Feb 25, 2025

A section of Route 57, also known as Callands Road, in Pittsylvania County will be closed on February 26 for emergency railroad repairs.

Traffic restrictions set for Route 253 bridge work in Rockingham County

By Old Dominion News | Feb 25, 2025

Part of Route 253 in Rockingham County will experience traffic restrictions starting March 3 due to maintenance work on the North River bridge.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Virginia employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024?

By Old Dominion News | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Virginia submitted 30 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.