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In 2024, eight H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located in Virginia, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Virginia prepares for potential winter storm impacting roads from Wednesday

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing for a winter storm expected to hit Virginia starting Wednesday.

Emergency lane closure on I-95 southbound in Hanover scheduled for Feb. 18

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced an emergency lane closure on I-95 southbound near Doswell, at mile marker 96.

VDOT prepares Richmond district for significant snowfall

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews in the Richmond District are preparing for an anticipated winter storm expected to bring significant snow accumulations.

High wind advisory issued for Norris Bridge due to safety concerns

By Old Dominion News | Feb 16, 2025

A high wind advisory has been issued for the Robert O. Norris, Jr., Bridge on Route 3 over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties.

Economist: Credit card bill opposed by VA bankers ‘should really be called the Credit Card Anti-competition Act’

By Old Dominion News Service | Feb 14, 2025

An economist with the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) said that credit card regulations proposed in Congress would reduce competition among credit card issuers.

Nightly lane closures on northbound I-495 in Virginia scheduled until March

Lane closures and traffic stoppages will continue on northbound I-495 in Virginia from February 17 through March 1.

Traffic disruptions expected in Culpeper District due to scheduled roadwork

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced upcoming road work scheduled for the week of February 17-21, 2025, in the Culpeper District.

Fredericksburg District announces weekly traffic alert affecting multiple counties

The Fredericksburg District has announced its weekly traffic alert for February 16-22, 2025.

VDOT announces Staunton District traffic alerts from February 17–21

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced upcoming highway work that could impact traffic in the Staunton District from February 17 to 21, 2025.

Hampton Roads announces traffic disruptions for Feb.16–22 due to maintenance work

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a series of scheduled road closures and lane restrictions in the Hampton Roads District for the week of February 16-22, 2025.

I-495 lane closures scheduled in Maryland for roadwork

There will be lane closures on north- and southbound I-495 in Maryland starting Monday, February 17, and lasting until Sunday, February 23.

Route replacement project begins soon in Albemarle County

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is set to begin a $3.9 million project to replace the existing Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) bridge over the U.S. 29/250 bypass in Albemarle County.

LaSalle Avenue sees long-term lane closures starting February

Beginning February 17, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will start outside single lane closures on LaSalle Avenue.

VDOT announces upcoming roadwork affecting multiple counties

Highway maintenance and construction activities are scheduled to take place across various counties in the Lynchburg district from February 17 to 23, 2025.

Ramp closure on Georgetown Pike affects access to I-495 in Virginia

Beginning on February 16, the ramp from Georgetown Pike to southbound I-495 in McLean, Virginia, will be closed nightly until February 28.

Bridge work to close Ligontown Road in Cumberland County from March

Motorists in Cumberland County should prepare for potential delays as a bridge rehabilitation project is set to begin on Route 673 (Ligontown Road).

Richmond District releases weekly traffic alert for February 15-21

A forecast of road construction that may lead to delays in the Richmond District from February 15 to 21, 2025, has been released.

Rolling Road widening meeting set for Feb. 19 in Springfield