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Commonwealth Transportation Board seeks public input on Virginia infrastructure projects

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) is seeking public input on transportation projects and initiatives through a series of meetings across Virginia.

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 2025

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Interstate 95 northbound reopens after multivehicle crash in Stafford County

Interstate 95 northbound was temporarily closed at exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) due to a multi-vehicle crash in Stafford County.

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 2025

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VDOT updates on southwestern Virginia highway projects for early April 2025

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its weekly update on highway construction and maintenance in southwestern Virginia.

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Roadworks planned in Lynchburg District, potential delays due to weather

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation's Lynchburg District has announced a weekly traffic alert covering March 31 to April 6, 2025.

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Route 613 closed for emergency repairs in Prince George

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 2025

Route 613, also known as Webb Road, is undergoing emergency repair work and is now closed to traffic between Route 625 (Hines Road) and Route 601 (Alden Road) in Prince George.

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Fredericksburg District announces weekly traffic alert due to construction and repair work

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert for the Fredericksburg District covering road work taking place from March 30 to April 5, 2025.

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Lane closure on Broadview Avenue expected to last 45 days

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 28, 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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 27, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 27, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 27, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 27, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 27, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 27, 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?

By Old Dominion News | Mar 26, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 26, 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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 26, 2025

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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2022: How government transfer reliance in Virginia has changed since 1970

By Old Dominion News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 15.7% of income in Virginia. How does this compare to historical figures?

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McDevitt Drive closes for reconstruction into roundabout starting April

By Old Dominion News | Mar 25, 2025

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

By Old Dominion News | Mar 25, 2025

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.