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VDOT is Ready for Winter Weather

As leaves are falling 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.

Virginia · 4d
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Potential bump in Metrobus fares raises concerns for County Board member

A County Board member is urging caution around a possible increase in the cost of riding Metrobus. With Metrobus ridership down across Northern Virginia and the broader region, Metro officials need to be “very, very careful about raising fares right now in the current environment,” County Board member Takis Karantonis said at a Nov. 5 meeting of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC).

Virginia · 4d
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Country Herald

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Virginia Drivers Face Winter Risks From Reported Stop Sign Challenge

Reported stop-sign challenge raises safety concerns as Virginia prepares for icy roads and earlier sunsets.

Virginia · 6d

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New driver’s license requirements for young adults take effect January 1, 2027

RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) — Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginians ages 18 to 20 applying for their first driver’s license will need to meet new licensing requirements. Under the new law, applicants must hold a learner’s permit for at least 90 days and complete an approved driver education course before receiving their license.

Virginia · 5d
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6 Things Virginia Tow Truck Drivers Wish Drivers Did After a Breakdown

Break down on a Virginia highway, and #77 on your phone can connect you with free help. Tow truck drivers wish more stranded drivers knew that, along with what to do while they wait. Here’s what Virginia tow truck drivers wish drivers did after a breakdown. Note: This is...

Virginia · 6d

WAVY News 10

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Extra Amtrak Express buses to be added in Virginia for holiday travel

Virginia · 4d

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The Most Famous Steam Locomotive In The World Is Right Here In Virginia And You Can Explore It

There’s a good chance you’ve never stood three feet away from a piece of moving history that weighs several hundred thousand pounds and breathes actual fire. Well, Virginia’s got one, and it’s parked right in Staunton whenever it’s not out running the rails. The Norfolk...

Staunton, VA · 7d

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The Santa Express train ride is coming Nov. 28

The Virginia Scenic Railway is hosting The Santa Express. Learn how you can ride a train with Santa at virginiascenicrailway.com.

Virginia · 7d

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Virginia CFX Authority Eyes Future Project Planning

ABINGDON, VA – (NOVEMBER 6, 2026) – The next projects to focus on in relation to advancing the Coalfields Expressway was a topic for discussion November 5 during a meeting of the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority in Abingdon, VA. The authority met at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education...

Abingdon, VA · 7d

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Local, state leaders still debating who should pay for future Metro service

Regional transit leaders say six steps could help Metro stay on a viable financial footing, but they fear more of the cost could fall on local governments. Despite recent steps in the right direction, “the fundamental long-term funding question remains unsolved,” Owen Williams, a program analyst with the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), said at the organization’s board of directors meeting last Thursday (Nov. 5).

Virginia · 4d

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Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of November 9, 2026

HARRISONBURG, VA (Virginia Department of Transportation) — The following is a list of maintenance and construction work that may affect traffic in the Shenandoah Valley. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. When traveling through a work zone, use extreme caution and be alert for lane closures and traffic-pattern changes.

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 5d

WTOP

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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...

Prince William County, VA · 8d

12 On Your Side

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The Santa Express train ride is coming Nov. 28

Virginia · 7d

The News Leader

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New I-81 lane opening soon near Staunton

A third northbound lane of Interstate 81 in the Staunton area is scheduled to open the week of Nov. 9, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The new lane will run between exit 222 at Route 250 and exit 225 at Route 262. The opening is part of an ongoing project to widen I-81 in both directions near Staunton. Construction began in fall 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2027. The project also includes widening five bridges, four on I-81 South and one on I-81 North. Construction will continue after the third northbound lane opens. Remaining work includes bridge construction, paving, striping and installation of guardrails and signs. Drivers could encounter shoulder closures, changes in traffic patterns and overnight single-lane closures. The work-zone speed limit remains 60 mph in both directions. VDOT said construction schedules could change because of weather. The project is being completed under a $101 million design-build contract and is part of Virginia's I-81 Corridor Improvement Program. Other I-81 projects planned or underway in VDOT's Staunton District include truck-climbing lanes at Weyers Cave, scheduled for completion in late 2027; southbound widening near Strasburg, scheduled for completion in fall 2028; and widening near Harrisonburg,

Staunton, VA · 8d

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Transit union more supportive of N. Va. bus consolidation than local leaders

The labor union representing workers at three local bus systems across Northern Virginia is reacting favorably to a proposal for a regional merger. “It will be better for workers and for riders, better for communities,” said Benjamin Lynn, a representative of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, during an Oct. 21 roundtable discussion convened to consider the possibility of consolidating Fairfax Connector, Fairfax City’s CUE Bus, Arlington Transit (ART) and Alexandria’s DASH.

Virginia · 8d

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Road Watch: Third Northbound I-81 Lane to Open Next Week

Frederick County, Virginia — A third northbound lane on Interstate 81 between Route 250 (Exit 222) and Route 262 (Exit 225) near Staunton is scheduled to open during the week of November 9-13, marking a major step in the ongoing widening project. Construction will continue on both northbound and...

Frederick County, VA · 9d

WTKR News 3

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Oil falls below $100 a barrel, offering potential relief as gas pumps

Hampton, VA · 8d

Cardinal News

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About one-third of drivers ticketed through speed cameras on I-81 don’t pay their fines, and there’s no mechanism to make them do so

Success rates for getting offenders to pay vary widely across the region, but a change is coming Jan. 1. The post About one-third of drivers ticketed through speed cameras on I-81 don’t pay their fines, and there’s no mechanism to make them do so appeared first on Cardinal News .

Virginia · 11d

InsideNoVa

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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Oct. 20 received an informational presentation from the department on the feasibility of converting the I-95 reversible express lanes to bi-directional operations. The express lanes currently operate in one direction at a time, with the direction changing based on established weekday and weekend schedules; drivers traveling in the opposite direction cannot access the express lanes. The proposed bi-directional configuration would allow express lane travel in both directions at all times. The proposed project, led by the Virginia Department of Transportation, is still in the feasibility stage, according to a county news release. Feasibility has not yet been determined because potential property, traffic, road configuration, ingress and egress and environmental impacts require further study, the release states. The schedule and construction timeline also remain uncertain, pending the results of the study, necessary approvals and a commercial agreement. The examination is evaluating approximately 45 miles of the I-95 Express Lanes from near the Springfield Interchange in Fairfax County to Spotsylvania County. Under the concept presented to the board, three express lanes would

Prince William County, VA · 9d

WTRF- 7News

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Study: West Virginia ranks 10th nationally for fatal crashes during Thanksgiving month

W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia ranks 10th in the nation for fatal road crashes during the month of Thanksgiving, recording 30 deaths over a five-year period, or 0.34 deaths per 100,000 residents, according to a new 50-state analysis by Grigor Law Injury and Car Accident Lawyers. Mississippi leads the nation at 0.45 per 100,000, just […]

West Virginia · 9d