News Releases - Fredericksburg
May 21, 2013
REMINDER: VDOT TO HOLD “PARDON OUR DUST” MEETING
Public is invited to learn more about Route 17 widening project in Stafford County
May 21, 2013
COMMUTER PARKING EXPANSION BEGINS IN STAFFORD
Construction to build an additional 1,000 parking spaces along Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) corridor begins in Stafford County
May 20, 2013
SUMMER HOURS ANNOUNCED FOR NORTHERN NECK FERRY SERVICE
Merry Point, Sunny Bank ferries will extend their hours in a pilot program
May 17, 2013
WEIGHT LIMIT REDUCED ON MATTOX CREEK BRIDGE IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
VDOT to post structure at 26/35 tons effective Thursday, May 23
May 17, 2013
ALL LANES OF I-95 SOUTHBOUND NOW OPEN
Detour is lifted, but congestion begins 10 miles before incident scene
May 17, 2013
I-95 SOUTHBOUND REMAINS CLOSED IN STAFFORD
Congestion begins 7 miles before incident scene, traffic is being detoured to Route 1
May 17, 2013
I-95 SOUTHBOUND REMAINS CLOSED IN STAFFORD
Congestion begins 7 miles before incident scene, traffic is being detoured to Route 1
May 17, 2013
I-95 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD FOR HAZMAT SPILL
Closure will last a minimum of four hours, and traffic is being detoured to Route 1
May 15, 2013
ROUTE 301 PAVING MOVING TO NIGHT WORK
Lane closures are scheduled between the Harry W. Nice Bridge and Route 206 overnight
May 10, 2013
SATURDAY LINE PAINTING OPERATION WILL SLOW TRAFFIC ON SECONDARY ROUTES IN STAFFORD AND SPOTSYLVANIA
Motorists should be alert to slow moving vehicles and wet paint on the pavement
May 10, 2013
ROUTE 617 DETOUR WILL BEGIN MONDAY, MAY 13
Wet weather delayed detour several weeks
May 10, 2013
PAVING WORK TO BEGIN ON ROUTE 17 IN ESSEX COUNTY
Motorists should expect delays near the Essex/Middlesex County line May 13- 24
May 1, 2013
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH CLOSES I-95 NORTH IN SPOTSYLVANIA
All northbound lanes closed at mile marker 119.4
April 30, 2013
DOWNING BRIDGE INSPECTION ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY
Motorists should expect delays on Route 360 on May 2-3
April 29, 2013
VDOT TO REVIEW INTERSECTION IN WESTMORELAND
Public is invited to submit comment for traffic safety review
April 25, 2013
SIGNAL WORK WILL CAUSE DELAYS AT ROUTE 1 INTERSECTION IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Virginia State Police will direct traffic at the intersection of Route 1 and Spotsylvania Parkway on Friday, April 26
April 25, 2013
ROUTE 3 PAVING WORK BEGINS IN KING GEORGE
Motorists may experience travel delays from April 29-May 10 due to single lane closures
April 22, 2013
PAVING TO BEGIN IN STAFFORD AND SPOTSYLVANIA NEXT WEEK
Motorists should expect lane closures on Route 208 in Spotsylvania
April 15, 2013
VDOT ENCOURAGES ROADSIDE LITTER PICK-UP THIS WEEKEND
Join an Adopt-A-Highway group or gather your family, friends and neighbors to join the fight against roadside litter
April 12, 2013
Expect Brief Delays on the Norris Bridge Next Week
Routine bridge inspection scheduled for Tuesday, April 16
April 11, 2013
ROUTE 617 DETOUR SET TO BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 22
Pipe replacement work requires three week detour for through traffic
April 11, 2013
ROUTE 207 (ROGERS CLARK BOULEVARD) WESTBOUND DETOUR ENDS TODAY
Westbound traffic to be shifted to new westbound bridge; one lane to remain closed on eastbound bridge
April 9, 2013
DOWNING BRIDGE INSPECTION SLATED TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
Motorists should expect delays April 15 – 26
April 2, 2013
Paving Work to Begin in the Northern Neck Area
Motorists should expect delays during daytime hours beginning April 8 - 22
April 1, 2013
ROUTE 633 BRIDGE TO CLOSE IN CAROLINE
VDOT is accelerating replacement of the Bull Church Road bridge at South River
March 29, 2013
DAYTIME LANE CLOSURE ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND NEXT WEEK
Right lane of I-95 southbound will close Monday in Stafford County, near Exit 148
March 29, 2013
PAVING WORK SCHEDULED NEXT WEEK
One lane will be closed near Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania line
March 25, 2013
ROAD CONDITIONS CLEAR TO MINOR
Motorists should be cautious for icy spots, and pay attention to changing weather conditions
March 24, 2013
VDOT READY FOR SNOW, RAIN MIX
Motorists traveling Monday morning in the Fredericksburg area should be alert for changing road, weather conditions
March 22, 2013
SINGLE LANE CLOSURES ON NORRIS BRIDGE NEXT WEEK
Traffic will alternate traveling in a single lane March 25 and 26
March 22, 2013
ROUTE 620 IN ESSEX COUNTY CLOSED DUE TO PIPE FAILURE
Traffic to be detoured; road expected to re-open late evening
March 19, 2013
LANE CLOSURES TOMORROW ON CHATHAM BRIDGE
Two lanes will be closed during daytime hours Wednesday for bridge repairs on structure between Stafford, Fredericksburg
March 17, 2013
CAUTION URGED FOR MORNING COMMUTE
Motorists in the Fredericksburg region should pay attention to road conditions before traveling, and allow extra travel time
March 17, 2013
RIGHT LANE RE-OPENS ON CHATHAM BRIDGE
Permanent repair to bridge is scheduled for Tuesday
March 16, 2013
LANE CLOSURE ON CHATHAM BRIDGE IN FREDERICKSBURG
Right eastbound lane is closed due to hole
March 15, 2013
ROUTE 205 TO OPEN AT TIDES MILL STREAM BRIDGE
Detour will be lifted on Friday, March 15 in Westmoreland County
March 14, 2013
VDOT, GLOUCESTER COUNTY TO PRESENT ROUTE 17 BUSINESS CORRIDOR TRANSPORTATION STUDY FINDINGS
Citizen Information Meeting to be held on Monday, March 18
March 12, 2013
BRIDGE INSPECTION SCHEDULED FOR ELTHAM BRIDGE
Motorists should expect delays on Thursday and Friday
March 11, 2013
VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON ROUTE 1, HARRISON ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT
Public is invited to review proposed design and submit comments
March 8, 2013
NIGHT WORK PLANNED FOR BRIDGES AT LAKE ANNA
Single lane closures planned next week for bridge joint maintenance in Spotsylvania County
March 7, 2013
WEATHER DELAYS ROUTE 205 OPENING UNTIL MARCH 15
Snow, ice and rain delays paving of new bridge deck
March 7, 2013
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT ROADS ARE CLEAR; MOTORISTS URGED TO BE ALERT FOR REFREEZING TONIGHT
VDOT crews turn focus to pothole repair
March 6, 2013
CRASH CLOSES A PORTION OF ROUTE 30 IN CAROLINE COUNTY
Traffic to be detoured around the crash scene until late this afternoon
March 6, 2013
ROAD CONDITIONS MODERATE TO SEVERE IN
Several primary roads in Spotsylvania County are now in severe condition
March 6, 2013
INTERSTATE, PRIMARY ROADS IN MODERATE CONDITION IN FREDERICKSBURG AREA
Motorists should limit non-essential travel, and check 511Virginia for road conditions
March 6, 2013
CREWS WORKING TO CLEAR INTERSTATE 95 AND PRIMARY ROUTES IN THE FREDERICKSBURG REGION
Mostly wet pavement in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas
March 4, 2013
MERRY POINT FERRY WILL RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS TOMORROW
Repairs have been completed on Lancaster County Ferry
March 4, 2013
VDOT TO BEGIN PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT ON ROUTE 604 IN KING WILLIAM COUNTY
Motorists should expect delays during daytime hours through August 2013
March 1, 2013
VDOT BEGINS HERRING CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Route 600 motorists should expect brief delays during the mobilization phase
March 1, 2013
SERVICE IS SUSPENDED ON MERRY POINT FERRY
Ferry in Lancaster County has halted service due to repairs
March 1, 2013
VDOT TO INSPECT TWO BRIDGES IN KING WILLIAM COUNTY NEXT WEEK
Motorists will be restricted to one lane on Route 360 and Route 600
Feb. 28, 2013
ROUTE 205 DETOUR TO CONTINUE FOR ONE WEEK
Ridge Road in Westmoreland County will now open to traffic on Friday, March 8
Feb. 22, 2013
TELEGRAPH ROAD TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK IN STAFFORD
Road will close at southern intersection with Route 1 for water line work, relocation
Feb. 22, 2013
I-95 OVERPASS ON CEDON ROAD IN CAROLINE COUNTY TO BE INSPECTED NEXT WEEK
One lane will be closed on I-95 during the inspection
Feb. 16, 2013
SNOW, RAIN MIX POSSIBLE TONIGHT ON MIDDLE PENINSULA, NORTHERN NECK
VDOT crews will mobilize at 8 p.m. Saturday to monitor road conditions overnight
Feb. 15, 2013
VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON ROUTE 630 WIDENING PROJECT IN STAFFORD
Public is invited to review proposed design and submit comments
Feb. 15, 2013
BRIEF TRAFFIC DELAYS MONDAY ON ROUTE 3 BRIDGE
Vehicles will be stopped for up to 5 minute periods intermittently at Twigg Bridge between Mathews, Middlesex counties
Feb. 14, 2013
TELEGRAPH ROAD TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK IN STAFFORD
Road will close at southern intersection with Route 1 for water line work, relocation
Feb. 11, 2013
I-95 NORTHBOUND EXIT RAMP TO ROUTE 3 WESTBOUND CLOSED TONIGHT AT FREDERICKSBURG
Ramp is closing for cleanup following earlier tractor trailer crash
Feb. 8, 2013
DEMOLITION WORK TO CONTINUE AT FALMOUTH
No lane closures will be needed for structure removals at intersection in Stafford County
Feb. 7, 2013
HARRELL ROAD NOW OPEN
Temporary repair is complete on secondary road in Stafford County
Feb. 4, 2013
TRAFFIC SHIFT ON ROUTE 301 TOMORROW
Motorists may experience brief delays at Rappahannock River crossing
Feb. 4, 2013
HARRELL ROAD TO REMAIN CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Secondary road in Stafford County will be closed through Monday, February 11
Jan. 31, 2013
HARRELL ROAD CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Secondary road in Stafford County will be closed to through traffic for repair work
Jan. 30, 2013
FALMOUTH BRIDGE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Downed sign is blocking all traffic lanes on Route 1
Jan. 28, 2013
NORRIS BRIDGE INSPECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK
Lane closures expected to begin February 11 through March 4
Jan. 28, 2013
BRIEF TRAFFIC DELAYS THIS WEEK ON ROUTE 3 BRIDGE
Vehicles will be stopped for up to 5 minute periods intermittently at Twigg Bridge between Mathews and Middlesex counties on Wednesday, Thursday
Jan. 28, 2013
MOTORISTS URGED TO MONITOR WEATHER, DRIVE WITH CAUTION
Freezing rain is falling in the Fredericksburg area this morning, and VDOT crews have mobilized to treat for icy conditions
Jan. 27, 2013
FREEZING RAIN COULD AFFECT TRAVEL MONDAY MORNING
VDOT crews are mobilizing before rush hour to treat for potential ice, slick spots on roads in Fredericksburg District
Jan. 25, 2013
SNOWFALL HAS BEGUN IN FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT
Moderate road conditions are reported on primary roads in Middle Peninsula, with minor conditions on primary roads in Northern Neck
Jan. 24, 2013
ROADS MAY RE-FREEZE OVERNIGHT
VDOT crews will remain on duty in Fredericksburg District to patrol for icy conditions
Jan. 24, 2013
VDOT CONTINUES TO TREAT PRIMARY, SECONDARY ROADS
Crews will stay mobilized throughout the day in Fredericksburg District
Jan. 24, 2013
PRIMARY ROADS IN MINOR CONDITION
Motorists should use caution, and expect isolated icy conditions throughout Fredericksburg District
Jan. 23, 2013
VDOT CREWS PREPARE FOR OVERNIGHT WEATHER
Workers will mobilize at 10 p.m. to treat and clear interstate, primary roads in advance of Thursday morning rush hour
Jan. 22, 2013
SERVICE IS SUSPENDED ON MERRY POINT FERRY
Ferry in Lancaster County has halted service due to weather
Jan. 18, 2013
CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS IN THE FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT
Interstate, primary and secondary roads are all open for travel
Jan. 18, 2013
MAJOR ROADS IN THE FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT ARE CLEAR; MOTORISTS MAY ENCOUNTER SLICK SPOTS
Crews are plowing secondary routes in the Caroline County and Middle Peninsula areas
Jan. 17, 2013
SNOWFALL BEGINS IN FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT
VDOT crews working overnight to clear, treat area roads
Jan. 17, 2013
VDOT CREWS READY FOR SNOW
Motorists are encouraged to monitor weather forecasts and limit travel
Jan. 11, 2013
I-95 SOUTHBOUND REPAIR WORK CONTINUES
Right lane will be closed Monday-Thursday during daytime hours at mile marker 147 in Stafford County
Jan. 10, 2013
HARRELL ROAD CLOSED FRIDAY FOR ROAD WORK
Secondary road in Stafford County will be closed to through traffic for maintenance work
Jan. 3, 2013
DAYTIME LANE CLOSURE RESUMES ON I-95 NEXT WEEK
Right lane of I-95 southbound will close in Stafford County, near Exit 148
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