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Crozier, VA · Traffic & Transit
Axios Richmond
Chesterfield's answer to more traffic: roundabouts
Chesterfield's explosive population growth has had a surprising side effect that drivers love to hate: more roundabouts. Why it matters: The county has added nearly 37,000 people since 2020 , putting more pressure on a road network already struggling with congestion in some of its fastest-growing areas. County spokesperson Stephen Bays tells Axios that recent and upcoming roundabout projects are one response to rising traffic volumes. The big picture: The once-uncommon roundabouts are becoming a go-to standard in the Richmond area as officials look to slow speeds, reduce crashes and keep traffic moving through intersections. Chesterfield has at least 10 roundabout projects on its current transportation list — from Commonwealth Center Parkway to Matoaca Road — with some stretching into 2030, per the county site . One is aimed at alleviating congestion off Route 360, where the county expects traffic to increase from 78,000 cars a day to 120,000 by 2040 . Meanwhile, Henrico has at least a dozen more in the works and Richmond is planning four as part of its Shockoe Valley redesign . How it works: Chesterfield and VDOT weigh crash history, traffic volumes, speeds, traffic patterns and projected growth when deciding how to improve an intersection,
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Tractor trailer crash shuts down I-64W in New Kent County
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‘Suck It Up, Buckle Up’: Richmond mural promotes seatbelt safety
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A mural on Richmond’s southside is part of a campaign by Drive Smart Virginia called “Suck It Up, Buckle Up” aimed at getting more drivers to slow down and wear their seat belts. Hundreds of cars pass the mural at 1501 Hull Street,...
Margaret Minnicks
A 30-day warning period for a new red light camera in South Richmond
A 30-day warning period for a new red light camera at Midlothian Turnpike and German School Road in South Richmond began on Monday, August 17, 2026, according to WWBT 12 News. During the warning period, drivers who run the light will receive a warning in the mail. Following the warning period, registered vehicle owners who receive a red-light violation captured by the safety camera will be issued a $50 citation, in accordance with the Code of Virginia.