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Lynchburg leaders plan transit expansion as demand grows

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg leaders said they are seeing more demand for transit services and are planning for even more growth. City officials said they want to expand regional rail service connecting to Lynchburg, pointing to a 13% increase in train ridership in the past year. Officials say...

Lynchburg, VA · 09-25
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Traffic Camera Footage Can Make or Break a Virginia Crash Claim When Timing, Lane Position, and Signal Changes Are Captured Before Evidence Disappears

RICHMOND, VA — Traffic camera footage can be powerful evidence after a Virginia crash, especially when it shows the exact sequence of events at an intersection or in a travel lane. But those images do not sit around forever, and they are not automatically saved for every collision. Lawyers...

Virginia · 09-27
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Traffic delays in the Shenandoah Valley – Week of October 2, 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 · 09-27
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Nelson : Another Semi Blocks Traffic Thursday Afternoon Near Brents Gap

If you have followed us over the years we’ve kept up as much as we can with semi truck drivers, often with over length, trailers trying to navigate going up the mountain and through Brents Gap of Nelson County along Route 151. We often tell our Bingo card players to move forward one space on their playing card.

Nelson County, VA · 09-24
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Average gas price in Virginia rises as crude oil costs climb

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Gas prices are climbing across Virginia, with the average price now about $4.24 a gallon. The average has increased seven cents over the past week, 34 cents over the past month and $1.28 compared with this time last year. Nationally, the average is around $4.30...

Virginia · 09-27

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No timetable for Proffit Rd. bridge re-opening

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Proffit Rd. bridge over the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks remained closed Thursday, and the Virginia Department of Transportation told Cville Right Now there is no timetable for it to reopen. VDOT is continuing to assess the situation and a release said the assessment and repairs could take multiple months. The bridge has been closed since Tuesday.

Charlottesville, VA · 09-24

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I-81 Southbound Lane and Shoulder Closed Near Virginia State Line After Crash in Berkeley County

A traffic crash has caused a closure on Interstate 81 Southbound near the Virginia state line in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Lane #2 and the highway shoulder are currently blocked in the affected area. Drivers heading south toward Virginia should approach the area carefully and expect possible delays. Emergency crews...

Berkeley County, WV · 09-20

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This Virginia Train Turns A 3-Hour Ride Into A Fine Dining Journey Through The Countryside

Train travel has a certain romance, especially when the journey is as important as the destination. This Virginia train turns a three-hour ride into a fine dining journey through the countryside, combining beautiful views with a meal that is worth remembering. The route winds through the Shenandoah Valley, passing farms,...

Virginia · 09-20

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New report shows rising traffic crash fatality rate, as state officials work to make roads safer

Virginia roads are becoming increasingly dangerous, and state officials are hoping to make them safer. Over the last decade, traffic fatalities in Virginia have spiked 11%. That grim statistic is from a new report from the transportation research group TRIP, where Rocky Moretti is director of policy and research. "What...

Virginia · 09-25

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Greene supervisors drop Middle River paving plan as water project costs climb

Greene County supervisors removed Middle River Road from the paving plan after residents objected, while hearing that key water project estimates have risen sharply. The post Greene supervisors drop Middle River paving plan as water project costs climb first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 09-24

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Public feedback needed to shape transportation across Central Virginia

Central Va. (WDBJ) - Your voice could be used help improve transportation across Central Virginia. The Central Virginia Transportation Planning Organization is seeking input for the Connect Central Virginia 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. The region covers Lynchburg, Bedford, Campbell, Amherst and Appomattox Counties. The plan sets priorities and direction...

Lynchburg, VA · 09-23

Transportation Today News

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Virginia breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes project

The Virginia Department of Transportation broke ground on its Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment 1B Project on Sept. 18. The project will add a part-time Express Lanes option from east of Interstate 264 to Tidewater Drive in the westbound direction and from Tidewater Drive to Northampton Boulevard in the eastbound direction along approximately […] The post Virginia breaks ground on Hampton Roads Express Lanes project appeared first on Transportation Today .

Norfolk, VA · 09-22

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AAA reminds parents of car seat safety

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - According to AAA, between 2020 and 2024, 78 percent of three-year-olds injured in crashes were properly riding in a car seat or booster seat. But by age six, that number dropped to 45 percent, highlighting a decline in the use of age-appropriate restraints as children get older.

Virginia · 09-23

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Traffic Advisory: Old Ivy Road Closure for Loop de Ville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – For the safety of event staff, volunteers, and participants, Old Ivy Road will be closed between Faulkner Way and the Ivy Road intersection on Sunday, September 27, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for Loop de Ville. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes during this...

Charlottesville, VA · 09-21

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7 Mistakes That Give Away Anyone Who Didn’t Learn to Drive in Northern Virginia

Drivers in the Washington region lost about 70 hours apiece to traffic in 2025, according to INRIX, a transportation-data firm. Those hours taught them rules that other Americans don’t inherently know. These are the mistakes that give away anyone who didn’t learn to drive in Northern Virginia. Note:...

Virginia · 09-14

WTVR CBS 6

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Virginia Department of Transportation prepares for winter weather as fall begins

Virginia · 09-23

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Public Feedback Needed to Shape Transportation Across Central Virginia

Appomattox County, VA · 09-23

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Virginia Transportation Officials Warn of $1.7 Billion Highway Maintenance Gap

Virginia's transportation officials are confronting a shortfall of at least $1.7 billion in highway maintenance funding, according to the Virginia Mercury. It could force cuts to road construction statewide. The figure came out of a Virginia Department of Transportation work session held Tuesday with the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Virginia's bridge...

Virginia · 09-21

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Study Shows Children Are Leaving Car Seats Too Soon

Virginia · 09-21