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Route 695 bridge closed due to beam deterioration

By Old Dominion News | Feb 10, 2025

The Route 695 (Hamilton Road) bridge over the South Anna River in Louisa County has been closed to traffic following a regular inspection that revealed ongoing deterioration of several supporting beams.

Winter weather advisory: Avoid travel in western Virginia due to snow and freezing rain

By Old Dominion News | Feb 10, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is cautioning motorists against travel in western Virginia due to expected winter weather.

Winter storm warning issued for central Virginia with hazardous driving conditions

By Old Dominion News | Feb 10, 2025

Snow and ice are expected to impact central Virginia starting Tuesday morning, continuing into Wednesday afternoon.

Virginia braces for winter storm; motorists advised to stay off roads

By Old Dominion News | Feb 10, 2025

Another winter storm is expected to hit Virginia late tonight, continuing through Wednesday morning.

Snowfall forecast prompts travel warnings across Fredericksburg region

By Old Dominion News | Feb 10, 2025

Steady snowfall is expected to impact the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck, and Middle Peninsula from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

Heavy snowfall expected in Shenandoah Valley prompts travel warnings

By Old Dominion News | Feb 10, 2025

Motorists are advised to avoid travel on Tuesday, February 11, due to expected heavy snowfall in the Shenandoah Valley and Alleghany Highlands.

Virginia prepares roads ahead of expected snowstorm

By Old Dominion News | Feb 9, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has initiated pretreatment operations in the Richmond District in preparation for expected snow and freezing rain on Tuesday morning.

Fredericksburg district announces weekly traffic alert for February

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

The Fredericksburg District has announced a series of traffic alterations and construction projects for the week of February 9-15, 2025.

Lane closures planned on I-95 in Hanover due to paving

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

Weather conditions permitting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has scheduled a closure of the right travel lane on I-95 southbound near Doswell.

Temporary traffic pattern begins next week for Norfolk Express Lanes construction

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

Contractor crews from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are set to begin a long-term temporary traffic shift on I-64 west in Norfolk, starting as early as overnight on February 10.

Winter storm advisory issued for Piedmont region with icy roads expected

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

Another round of wintry weather is expected to affect western and northwestern Virginia early Saturday morning.

VDOT issues weekly traffic alert for southwest Virginia highways

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its weekly update on highway construction and maintenance projects in southwestern Virginia, covering the period from February 10 to 16, 2025.

Light snow and freezing rain expected in Fredericksburg region

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

With the possibility of light snow and freezing rain expected early on Saturday, February 8, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is preparing to address potentially slick conditions in the Fredericksburg region.

Route 460 project in Bluefield set to begin mid-February

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

In mid-February, a safety project is set to commence on Route 460 at Commerce Drive and Leatherwood Lane in Bluefield.

Traffic disruptions expected in Hampton Roads area due to road maintenance

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced a series of scheduled road closures and lane restrictions in the Hampton Roads area for the week of February 9-15, 2025.

Traffic alert issued for Staunton District affecting travel plans

By Old Dominion News | Feb 7, 2025

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released a traffic alert for the Staunton District, covering February 10 to 14, 2025.

Analysis: Virginia among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Old Dominion News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Old Dominion News shows that Virginia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.