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Henrico lowers speed limits on more than 50 roads. Is your street on the list?

Henrico County is lowering speed limits on more than 50 roads after a safety study. Find out which roads are changing and the new limits.

Henrico County, VA · 1d

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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 · 4h
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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Multiple I-64 Lanes In Virginia During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING)

A major fire on I-64 in Virginia brought traffic to a crawl during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour, shutting down multiple westbound lanes as emergency crews responded to the scene. The incident was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, near mile marker 176.3 in Henrico County, ac…

Henrico County, VA · 1d

The Progress-Index

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Tar spill snarls traffic on Interstate 95 in Chesterfield

Southbound traffic on Interstate 95 in southern Chesterfield County was snarled on the morning of Nov. 9 as crews worked to clean up tar spilled on the highway after a truck hauling the substance overturned. It happened shortly before 5 a.m. near the Ruffin Mill Road-Woods Edge Road exit about four miles north of Colonial Heights, Virginia State Police Sgt. Jessica Shehan said in an email. A vehicle attempting to change lanes hit the truck, causing it to overturn and spill tar all over the southbound travel lanes. Both drivers were taken to an area hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. The crash remains under investigation. Travel through the area was expected to be slow while the cleanup continued. For additional information regarding road closures and detours, please contact the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) or visit 511virginia.org . Bill Atkinson (he/him/his) has won numerous awards during his 40-year journalism career. A Petersburg native, Bill is a 1984 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond with a degree in mass communications. He specializes in coverage of breaking news, crime, government, and local/state/national politics. He is an avid history buff and a lifelong Washington Commanders fan. Reach him at batkinson@progress-index.com with

Chesterfield, VA · 2d

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I-85 north to close overnight Nov. 16 to repair Roanoke River Bridge guardrails

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Drivers heading north on Interstate 85 will need to take a detour overnight Nov. 16 into Nov. 17 while crews repair guardrails on the Roanoke River Bridge. All northbound lanes will close at 10 p.m. and open up at 7 a.m. the next morning. Drivers should...

Richmond, VA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Vehicle fire on I-95 in Richmond causes delays

A vehicle engulfed in fire on Interstate 95 in Richmond is causing significant delays for drivers.

Richmond, VA · 1d

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 · 11h

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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 · 18h

Axios Richmond

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Richmond lets drivers park closer to stop signs, ending 30-foot rule

Richmond drivers can now park closer to some stop signs after City Council voted Monday to ease the city's parking restrictions. Why it matters: Increased enforcement of the little-known parking rule triggered a nearly 280% surge in tickets this year, almost entirely in the 2nd District that includes the Fan, Jackson Ward and Scott's Addition. Driving the news: City Council approved a change to the city's ban on parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, despite previous concerns from transportation officials that the change could make intersections less safe. The new rule generally prohibits parking within 20 feet of a street corner, which supporters say brings Richmond closer to the standard used by neighboring counties and elsewhere in Virginia. The city can still establish larger no-parking zones where needed, as long as they're visibly marked. Friction point: Residents were split during public comment, with some calling the city's ticketing practices confusing and unfair and others warning the new rule could create safety hazards. At Park Avenue and Rowland Street, one resident complained about surprise tickets while another said parked cars obscured a stop sign so badly he nearly ran it. The other side: Richmond transportation director Andy Boenau previously

Richmond, VA · 1d

WTVR CBS 6

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Relief at the pump? Virginia drivers react as gas prices drop

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The Progress-Index

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Prince George roundabout project starts with detours

Work has begun on a long-awaited traffic roundabout on a main Prince George County road, and that means long-term detours will be in place. In an announcement Nov. 6, the project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027. The roundabout "will improve safety and operations at the intersection," VDOT said. Motorists heading to and from Hopewell and the Prince George courthouse area are being directed to use state Route 156, also known as Prince George Drive, and state Route 106, Courthouse Road. Trucks and other large commercial vehicles will be directed to use Courthouse Road, state Route 36 and state Route 10 to get around the construction area. VDOT describes the roundabout as a single-lane circular project with drainage and lighting improvements. Similar roundabouts exist at the intersection of Jefferson Park, Allin and Bull Hill roads near the Fort Lee back gate, and at the intersection of Allin and Courthouse roads. A roundabout in the shape of a dog bone was recently completed at the intersection of Courthouse and Bull Hill roads. For questions about the roundabout project or to report hazardous road conditions, contact VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center my.vdot.virginia.gov or by calling 800-FOR-ROAD ( 367-7623

Prince George County, VA · 5d

WTVR CBS 6

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I-95 south to close overnight in Chesterfield after truck spills tar in crash

VDOT said I-95 south will close at mile marker 58 near Route 620, Woods Edge Road, beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, and remain closed until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Chesterfield County, VA · 2d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

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4 lanes closed on Downtown Expressway

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority says two recent crashes have closed four eastbound lanes on the Downtown Expressway. “The lane closures will remain in place until the damaged equipment can be repaired, RMTA said on Tuesday. Drivers should expect delays.

Richmond, VA · 8d

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North Carolina’s S-Line Rail Project Gets $550 Million Boost to Connect Raleigh and Richmond

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s ambitious S-Line rail project is moving forward with an additional $550 million in federal-state partnership funding, bringing the state closer to establishing faster passenger rail service between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia. The project aims to transform regional transportation by restoring a historic rail...

Raleigh, NC · 9d

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$550M announced for S-Line Rail Project

Construction is progressing on the S-Line rail project in North Carolina, with $550 million in federal-state partnership funding announced for the project’s development. Once completed, the railway will connect Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia. “Living in the number one state that people from other states are moving to, North Carolinians...

Raleigh, NC · 12d

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‘Parking for Clients Only’ signs in Scott’s Addition removed after backlash

A handful of parking spaces in Scott’s Addition caused a stir this week in the booming neighborhood where space is a rarity.

Richmond, VA · 13d

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Three Chopt Road in Henrico to be widened for safety, traffic

Henrico County will widen a two-mile stretch of Three Chopt Road into a four-lane divided roadway in a $45.5 million project.

Henrico County, VA · 13d