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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 · 3d
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Could livestreaming while driving cost you $500 in Virginia?

Virginia · 1d

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The $215 North Carolina to Virginia Train Loop You Might Regret Passing Up

A train trip from North Carolina to Virginia can replace a long stretch of interstate driving with time to read, talk and watch the towns pass. Raleigh to Richmond is a useful starting point: both cities offer more than a quick station photograph, and the Carolinian provides a real rail connection between them.

North Carolina · 13h
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Traffic Advisory: Jefferson Park Ave Closure

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Permitted construction activity will occur within the southbound lanes of Jefferson Park Avenue between Emmet Street South and Valley Rd, from Monday, November 30th to Friday, December 18th. Curb installations are occurring in the area. Local residents will maintain access to their homes. Expect the southbound...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d
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New $50 million parking garage on UVA’s North Grounds set to open this week

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new six-level parking garage on the University of Virginia’s North Grounds is expected to open by the end of the week, adding more than 1,000 parking spaces for commuters and people attending events. The 1,030-space facility is designed to improve parking access while also...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Virginia's distracted-driving crackdown is coming to DC-area commuters

For many Washington DC-area residents, driving into Virginia is part of the daily routine. But crossing the Potomac also means following Virginia's rules for cellphone use behind the wheel. Virginia is reminding drivers of those restrictions through a new statewide distracted-driving campaign, while a recently enacted law adds another restriction on how motorists can use their phones behind the wheel. The restrictions cover everything from handheld calls and texting to newer rules targeting livestreaming behind the wheel. What should DC-area drivers know about Virginia's distracted-driving rules? Virginia has prohibited drivers from holding cellphones or other wireless communication devices while driving since 2021. That means drivers cannot pick up their phones to read or send messages, scroll through social media or make handheld calls while operating a vehicle. Drivers can still make calls using hands-free technology. Navigation apps are also permitted as long as motorists don't holding their phones or manually enter information while driving. A newer restriction took effect July 1. Under House Bill 320, drivers cannot livestream while operating a moving vehicle. A first conviction carries a fine of up to $500, a second conviction results in a mandatory 30-day driver's license suspension and a third or subsequent conviction

Virginia · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Gas prices have gone down in Virginia during the last week

As of November 13, 2026, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Virginia is approximately $3.76 to $3.81 per gallon, showing a downward trend over the past week. Virginia Gas Price Averages (AAA & GasBuddy)

Virginia · 1d

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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 · 2d

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VDOT opens lanes on Route 58 as part of $300M widening project

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) opened new lanes on Route 58 this month, marking a final step in a widening project officials say will better connect the Commonwealth. Stretching 500 miles, Route 58 is Virginia’s longest roadway and runs across the southern part of the state. It winds through […]

Patrick County, VA · 2d

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Water pipe break causing road closures on West Main Street in Salem

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – A portion of West Main Street in Salem is currently closed due to a water pipe break, the city officials announced. The break has affected service from Fort Lewis Blvd. to Beverly Heights. Officials urge drivers to use alternate routes as crews repair the issue. Stay with WFXR for traffic updates.

Salem, VA · 3d

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Addressing potholes an ongoing endeavor for VDOT road crews

Why is that one pothole that you have to swerve to avoid every day on your drive to work still there after a month? Quite probably, it’s because it simply hasn’t been reported. “Usually, citizens will let us know”, says Ethan Burnette, a supervisor for VDOT’s Southwest Area...

Vinton, VA · 1d

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Virginia DMV announces seat belt campaign in City of Danville, Pittsylvania, Franklin counties

On Thursday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced the launch of its seat belt campaign in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania and Franklin counties. This is a community-developed campaign intended to emphasize the importance of seat belts, with residents sharing their own reasons for wearing one. “These are...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 6d

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Bedford could see Amtrak service return for the first time in more than 50 years

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Passenger rail service could soon return to Bedford for the first time in more than 50 years, as town officials continue working toward plans for a new Amtrak station. The project has been moving forward since Bedford received $1.5 million in funding in 2024.

Bedford, VA · 4d

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Progresses

ROANOKE, Va. – The merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is progressing. If it happens, the plans that they have to create a new streamlined railroad may involve Roanoke’s railroad system. Union Pacific is promoting the plan as a positive development for the railroad. But residents who...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Valley Metro announces updated fares, policies beginning in January

ROANOKE, Va. – Valley Metro in Roanoke announced their fares will be increasing beginning Jan. 1, 2027. For more, you can visit Valley Metro’s website here.

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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Lover's Leap widening complete

After years of earth moving and traffic snarls, an ambitious road-widening project in Southside Virginia is ready for prime time. State leaders this weekend cut the ribbon on the newly completed eastbound lanes of Route 58 over Lovers Leap Mountain in Patrick County. For the past five years, work crews...

Patrick County, VA · 5d