Photos
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a large library of images showing transportation throughout the commonwealth. Here is a selection of downloadable images, which are available for use with proper credit.
To download the pictures, click on the link to the high resolution version. Then, when the image appears, right-click on it and use the "Save Picture As" command.
If you need additional photos, contact Tom Saunders at (804) 371-0138.
Note: All high resolution images are approximately 5 by 7 inches at 300 dots per inch.
Interstate 295 Flyover Project
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Girders in place on the I-295 Flyover Photographer - Trevor Wrayton, VDOT |
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2.6 MB |
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Deck construction on the I-295 Flyover Photographer - Trevor Wrayton, VDOT |
JPEG,
2.2 MB |
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Deck construction on the I-295 Flyover Photographer - Trevor Wrayton, VDOT |
JPEG,
2.4 MB |
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Soundwall under construction on Interstate 64 East Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG,
2.1 MB |
Mohit Mohile, VDOT construction manager associate and Robert Bond from PB Construction Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG,
2.1 MB |
Workers setting up steel rebar on a pier at I-64 and 295 Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG,
1.7 MB |
Bridges
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The Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge that spans the James River between Jordan's Point in Prince George County and Charles City County near Hopewell. It carries vehicle traffic on Route 156. Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG,
2 MB |
Route 895 (Pocahontas Parkway) bridge over Interstate 95 and the James River, at sunset. The span links Chesterfield and Henrico counties. Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.3 MB |
Route 895 (Pocahontas Parkway) bridge over Interstate 95 and the James River, at sunset. The span links Chesterfield and Henrico counties. Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.9 MB |
Aerial of Route 895 (Pocahontas Parkway) bridge over I-95 and the James River. The span links Chesterfield and Henrico counties. Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 2.8 MB |
Route 288 bridge over the James River between Powhatan and Goochland counties Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.8 MB |
Smart Road Bridge in Montgomery County Photographer - Al Covey, VDOT |
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JPEG, 3.3 MB |
Congestion
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Traffic backup in I-95 under the Broad Street bridge in Richmond Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.8 MB |
Traffic backup on I-95 North at the intersection with the Downtown Expressway in Richmond Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.7 MB |
Traffic mix on I-81 at the Hollins exit 147 looking north Photographer - Al Covey, VDOT |
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JPEG, 2.6 MB |
Heavy traffic volumn on northbound I-81 south of Salem Photographer - Al Covey, VDOT |
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JPEG, 2.4 MB |
Bus riders perspective of the afternoon commute in a snow storm at 14th and Main in Richmond Photographer - Al Covey, VDOT |
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JPEG, 2.5 MB |
Heavy traffic on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.5 MB |
Congested traffic entering the east bound tube of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel on I-64 Photographer - D. M. "Nick" Nicoll, VDOT |
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JPEG, 2.1 MB |
Traffic congestion on I-95 in Caroline County from a drivers perspective Photographer - Al Covey, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.7 MB |
Hampton Roads HOV Lanes
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Heavy traffic on I-64 West HOV lanes in Hampton Roads Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 2.4 MB |
HOV lanes on I-64 and Indian River Road, Virginia Beach Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.7 MB |
HOV lanes on I-64 and Indian River Road, Virginia Beach Photographer - Tom Saunders, VDOT |
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JPEG, 1.5 MB |









































