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News from March 2025

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VDOT seeks input on potential improvements for Route 7 in Loudoun

By Old Dominion News | Mar 5, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently gathering feedback on a study concerning Route 7 in Loudoun County.

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Ramp closure scheduled for tree clearing on George Washington Memorial Parkway

By Old Dominion News | Mar 4, 2025

On Tuesday, March 11, the ramp from George Washington Memorial Parkway to northbound I-495 in Virginia will be closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. This closure is part of the ongoing I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project and will...

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Route 639 reopens at Baylors Creek after culvert replacement

By Old Dominion News | Mar 4, 2025

Route 639, known as Walnut Shade Road, has reopened at Baylors Creek in Essex County following the completion of a culvert replacement project.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 35 petitions in Virginia throughout 2024

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Virginia submitted 35 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Virginia: Residents received $19.55 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Virginia, providing an average of $2,251 per capita to residents.

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I-81/I-64 interchange ramp near Staunton reduced to one lane due to bridge work

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2025

Traffic on the interchange ramp from southbound Interstate 81 to eastbound I-64 at exit 221 near Staunton will be restricted to one lane for three to four months starting Monday, March 10.

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VDOT seeks public input on South Van Dorn Street improvement study

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is requesting public input on a study focused on potential improvements for South Van Dorn Street.

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NFIB urges Governor Youngkin to veto bills affecting Virginia's small businesses

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2025

NFIB State Director Julia Hammond has called on Governor Glenn Youngkin to veto three bills that she claims would negatively impact small businesses in Virginia.

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VDOT announces temporary closure of Bobs Hole Road for pipe replacement

By Old Dominion News | Mar 3, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced the closure of Route 625, also known as Bobs Hole Road, in Middlesex County starting Monday, March 10.

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Virginia: Medicare dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

By Old Dominion News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.4% of income in Virginia, providing an average of $2,335 per capita to residents.

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Virginia: Social Security made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By Old Dominion News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.2% of income in Virginia, providing an average of $3,598 per capita to residents.

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High wind advisory affects traffic on Norris Bridge

By Old Dominion News | Mar 1, 2025

A high wind advisory has been issued for the Norris Bridge, which facilitates Route 3 traffic over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties.

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High wind advisory lifted at Norris Bridge

By Old Dominion News | Mar 1, 2025

The high wind advisory on the Norris Bridge, which carries Route 3 traffic over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties, has been lifted.

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High wind advisory lifted for Downing Bridge after temporary caution

By Old Dominion News | Mar 1, 2025

A high wind advisory was recently lifted for the Downing Bridge, which facilitates Route 360 traffic over the Rappahannock River between Richmond County and Tappahannock.