2008 News Releases - Bristol
Dec. 1, 2008
Slick spots reported in areas of southwestern Virginia
Monday, December 1, 2008 - 10 a.m.
Nov. 6, 2008
Interstate 77 tunnel rehabilitation project completed on time, within budget
Nov. 5, 2008
Public hearing scheduled for Shawnee Avenue bridge replacement in Big Stone Gap
Thursday, December 11 between 4 and 6 p.m. at Big Stone Gap Municipal Building
Oct. 31, 2008
Six highway contracts valued at $45 million approved for southwestern Virginia
Oct. 29, 2008
Traffic pattern change Thursday (October 30) at Alternate Route 58 Virginia City Bridge
Oct. 28, 2008
Section of Route 11 in Smyth County closed due to propane tank leak
Oct. 25, 2008
Route 610 bridge in Wythe County closing Sunday (October 26)
Recent inspection finds advance deterioration
Oct. 22, 2008
Location and Design Public Hearing scheduled for Rockhouse section of Coalfields Expressway
Thursday, November 20 between 4 and 7 p.m. at Grundy High School
Sept. 26, 2008
VDOT Bristol Right of Way Division receives award for Route 460 Grundy relocation project
Sept. 22, 2008
VDOT to advance Hawk's Nest portion of Coalfields Expressway
Aug. 28, 2008
VDOT’S BRISTOL DISTRICT SNOWFIGHTERS’ COMPETITION HELD TODAY (Wednesday, August 27, 2008)
July 29, 2008
Be alert to flaggers directing traffic over the Route 58 bridge in Damascus due to finishing work
Project scheduled for completion September 1
July 28, 2008
Funding secured to build Damascus Library and Tourism Center
Transporatation Enhancement Grant awarded
July 25, 2008
Weight limits lowered on Route 58 bridge in Grayson County today (Friday, July 25, 2008)
July 18, 2008
Daytime, nighttime paving scheduled for Interstate 81 in Wytheville
Paving begins at 2 a.m. Monday (July 21)
July 18, 2008
VDOT opens right of way field offices for two major projects
Offices opened for Mocassin Gap Bypass and Route 58 widening between Abingdon and Damascus
July 18, 2008
VDOT's Wise Residency tests snowfighting skills in July
July 7, 2008
Paving on Interstate 81 in Wytheville this week (July 7 - 11, 2008)
Daytime and nighttime paving scheduled
July 2, 2008
Route 11 corridor study in Bristol begins July 7
Study location between railroad overpass and Highlands Shopping Center
July 1, 2008
Open forum public hearing scheduled for Route 658 - Scratch Gravel Road in Smyth County
Tuesday July 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.
July 1, 2008
HISTORIC ROUTE 94 BRIDGE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME
Proposals to relocate the bridge accepted through August 6, 2008 at 5 p.m.
June 23, 2008
Highway contract approved for Lee County
June 19, 2008
Motorists advised to watch out for heavy bicycle traffic during Bike Virginia activities
June 21 - 25, 2008
May 22, 2008
Two highway contracts approved for Buchanan County projects
May 8, 2008
Design Public Hearing scheduled for Route 83 - Lover's Gap in Buchanan County
Thursday, June 5 from 4-6 p.m. at Russell Prater Elementary School
May 8, 2008
Business Route 23 closure this weekend at Kent Junction Bridge
Closure necessary to perform final milling and paving of the approaches to the bridge
April 22, 2008
Location and Design Public Hearing: Coalfields Expressway - Hawk's Nest section in Buchanan County
Tuesday, May 13 between 4 and 7 p.m. at Russell Prater Elementary School
April 1, 2008
Temporary closure of Route 700 in Buchanan County scheduled for Saturday (April 5) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Closure allows for safe removal of equipment by Welmore Coal Company
April 1, 2008
Ten highway contracts valued at $10 million for southwestern Virginia
March 19, 2008
Be alert to lane closure at Business Route 23 Kent Junction Bridge
Closure in place Friday through Monday due to concrete pour
March 18, 2008
New signals at intersection of Route 460/19 and Route 610 fully operational beginning Wednesday (March 19)
March 18, 2008
Route 637 bridge work postponed until Thursday (March 20)
Possibility of inclement weather reason for schedule change
March 14, 2008
Seventeen highway contracts valued at $13.8 million
March 12, 2008
Pipe replacement project closing section of Route 636 - Indian Run in Washington County Thursday (March 13)
Closure scheduled from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Feb. 27, 2008
Travel Advisory: conditions begin to improve in southwestern Virginia
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 3 p.m.
Feb. 12, 2008
Route 674 bridge in Smyth County closed to traffic
Inspection finds need for repairs
Feb. 11, 2008
Location and design public hearing scheduled for Hockman Pike project in Bluefield
Monday, March 10 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Bluefield Town Hall
Feb. 6, 2008
Eight highway contracts awarded for southwestern Virginia
Feb. 1, 2008
McKeever named to VDOT Assistant Residency Administrator post for Lee and Scott counties
Jan. 24, 2008
ONE LANE OF INTERSTATE 81 SOUTH REOPENS NEAR BRISTOL
Tanker Accident Cleanup Continues
Jan. 24, 2008
CLEANUP CONTINUES ON INTERSTATE 81 NEAR EXIT 7 IN BRISTOL
Southbound Lanes to be Closed for Two Hours
Jan. 17, 2008
Slick travel conditions reported in southwestern Virginia
Thursday, January 17 at 7 a.m.
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