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After fiery accident, Spotsylvania residents ask leaders to improve intersection

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Spotsylvania County and Orange County residents told 7News that the busy intersection of Orange Plank Road and Brock Road isn’t just a traffic bottleneck- it’s a safety hazard - and they need federal help. That’s because the National Park Service (NPS) has...

Spotsylvania County, VA · 2h
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There’s A Historic Train Depot In Virginia That Whisks You Back To The Early 1900s

There’s a spot in Montpelier Station, Virginia where the calendar on the wall still reads 1927, the telegraph equipment sits ready for the next message, and the only thing missing is the sound of a steam whistle cutting through the trees. The Historic Montpelier Railroad Depot, built around 1910,...

Montpelier Station, VA · 2d
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VDOT seeks public input on two Route 29 intersections

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Transportation wants public input on two Route 29 intersections as the state studies possible improvements in Albemarle and Fauquier counties. In Albemarle County, the study covers Route 29, also called Seminole Trail, at Airport Road and Proffit Road. In Fauquier County, the...

Albemarle County, VA · 2d
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USA TODAY

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Could livestreaming while driving cost you $500 in Virginia?

Virginia · 10h

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10 Virginia Train Rides That Could Make Thanksgiving Weekend The Best Part Of The Trip

One Virginia excursion train sends you through a tunnel about a mile long while you sit in a passenger car from the 1940s. That fact alone made me want to rethink the whole Thanksgiving plan. Another ride starts its holiday season right after Thanksgiving, with hot cocoa, cookies, and Santa...

Virginia · 2d

Country Herald

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Virginia Winter Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-95 Can Freeze

Richmond, Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia drivers should know why salted highways can still freeze.

Virginia · 2d

13News Now

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Gas prices drop below $4 -- Will they keep falling?

Hampton Roads, VA · 11h

29news.com

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Tractor Trailor Fire Causes Traffic on I-64

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A tractor-trailer fire closed the westbound right lane of Interstate 64 at mile marker 101 on Afton Mountain Tuesday evening. The fire has been extinguished, and traffic was backed up for miles for a few hours. This story will be updated as more information becomes...

Nelson County, VA · 3d

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Powhatan County bridge weight limit cut to 4 tons, forcing school bus route changes

Powhatan County schools will run new bus routes Wednesday after VDOT lowered the Rocky Ford Road Bridge weight limit from 13 tons to 4 tons.

Powhatan County, VA · 3d

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‘Open Your Eyes’: Virginia DMV warns drivers about distracted driving

RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia DMV Highway Safety Office is encouraging drivers to put down their phones through its “Open Your Eyes” campaign. Brandi Brubaker, director of the Highway Safety Office, says looking at a phone while driving is like covering your eyes. At 55 mph, taking your eyes off the road for five seconds means traveling roughly the length of a football field without watching where you’re going.

Virginia · 11h

WAVY News 10

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Gas costs fall under $4 nationally, lowest point since late summer

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Gas costs are falling, with the national average dipping below $4 a gallon, according to both AAA and Gasbuddy. Fuel costs in Virginia and Hampton Roads are even lower, with the state average sitting at $3.78 Thursday morning, per AAA. The travel agency’s numbers are aligned with Gasbuddy which shows the […]

Hampton Roads, VA · 1d

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City sets Nov. 18 community meeting on Dairy Rd. Bridge replacement

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With Dairy Road Bridge replacement project expected to make a large impact on traffic during its construction, the City of Charlottesville has scheduled a public hearing on the project for Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Charlottesville Early Learning Center, the city announced Tuesday.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Virginia’s Speed Limiter Lets Super Speeders Go 5 MPH Over for 30 Seconds, Twice per Drive

Virginia has started installing speed-capping devices in the cars of some convicted drivers, and similar programs are gaining ground across the country. If your state hasn’t debated it yet, it probably will soon. Before it does, the fine print on…

Virginia · 4d

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I-95 Lane Closures Near Fredericksburg Through November 14

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reports the following I-95 traffic alerts in the Fredericksburg area through Friday, November 14, 2026. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. I-95 Northbound and Southbound. Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) Wednesday – Thursday, from 9:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Varying single...

Fredericksburg, VA · 4d

BlueRidgeLife

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VDOT Prepares For Coming Winter Driving Season

VDOT HQ – Richmond. As leaves begin to fall and the temperatures drop, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is in the final stages of getting ready for snow season. Though preparations begin in the summer, it’s this time of year crews focus on inspecting snow-fighting equipment and ensuring materials and drivers are ready for the first forecasted flakes of snow.

Richmond, VA · 2d

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Vehicle fire near Afton, Augusta County, shuts down part of I-64

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The response to a vehicle fire is impacting traffic on Interstate 64 just outside of Augusta County on Tuesday. The fire happened at mile marker 101 of I-64 in Nelson County, according to VDOT 511. All westbound lanes were closed earlier in the afternoon, but as of 5:39 p.m., only the west right lane and right shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are about 4.5 miles, according to VDOT.

Augusta County, VA · 3d

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City to Hold Community Meeting on Dairy Road Bridge Replacement Project

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:30-7:30 PM in the auditorium at the Charlottesville Early Learning Center, formerly Walker Upper Elementary School (1564 Dairy Road), to share updates on the Dairy Road Bridge replacement project. The existing bridge...

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

The Progress-Index

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New DMV campaign drives home consequences of eyes off the road

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle has a simple message for drivers who get distracted by their phone: "Open Your Eyes." DMV launched its latest campaign Monday, Nov. 9 aimed at persuading drivers, especially younger ones, to focus on the road ahead of them instead of their mobile phones while behind the wheel. The 30-second public service announcement conjures images of psychological thriller movies, setting scenes that first appear to be normal life before taking an unusual and scary path. In a statement accompanying the launch, DMV Commissioner Saundra Jack said the commercial highlights the "serious risks" of looking away, even for just a few seconds. The video opens with a series of young drivers − a man, a woman with a crying child, and a couple −placing their hands over their eyes. Tension builds as the woman and the couple appear headed toward a collision, stopping just before impact. It closes with each occupant uncovering their eyes and realizing what happened due to being unaware of their surroundings. “Our campaign was developed to present these risks in a new light and shift the mindset of those who see no harm in taking their eyes off the road; whether they’re

Virginia · 3d

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Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - Nov. 9, 2026

VIRGINIA – As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, 10 News is working for you to track what you can expect at the pump. As of Friday, Nov. 9, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline averages $3.85, according to AAA. Average diesel prices stand at $6.15 per gallon, while premium gasoline averages $4.75 per gallon.

Roanoke, VA · 4d

WAVY News 10

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‘Open Your Eyes’ Virginia DMV campaign aims to stop distracted driving

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia DMV announced a new driving campaign—”Open Your Eyes”—to reduce distracted driving and encourage people to keep their eyes on the road, not their phones. Distracted driving is a huge issue in the Commonwealth; so far this year in Virginia, preliminary data report 11,953 crashes, 93 fatalities, and 816 serious […]

Virginia · 4d