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Richmond District Traffic Alert: Nightly Bridge Work in Chesterfield
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (258+ words) Slow rolls to take place February 9-12 between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. RICHMOND'The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will implement slow rolls on southbound I-95 in Chesterfield County on a nightly basis from February 9 to 12between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. for the raising and lowering of bridge girders over…...
Staunton District Traffic Alert for Feb. 2 – 6, 2026
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (285+ words) Highway Work Zones in the VDOT Staunton District STAUNTON " The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties in the Shenandoah Valley…...
Prepare now to avoid travel during and after weekend winter storm in Hampton Roads
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (266+ words) HAMPTON ROADS'With significant winter weather forecasted to impact Hampton Roads beginning early Saturday and continuing through the weekend, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is urging motorists to finish preparations today and avoid travel during and after the storm until…...
Hampton Roads District Weekly Traffic Alert: Feb. 1-7, 2026
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (121+ words) All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511.vdot.virginia.gov. "NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and…...
Culpeper District Weekly Traffic Alert: Feb. 2-6, 2026
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (168+ words) CULPEPER -- To view next week's construction and maintenance work for the Culpeper District, please visit the Culpeper District Weekly Traffic Alert: Feb. 2-6, 2026. The date and time ranges indicate when work is scheduled, not when it will be completed, and all…...
Popes Head Road daytime flagging in Fairfax throughout February
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (183+ words) One lane of alternating traffic as part of Popes Head Road interchange project If weather conditions allow, the flagging will occur along Popes Head Road as follows: Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes. The Fairfax…...
VDOT monitors light winter weather expected this weekend
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (183+ words) Crews prepared to respond to low-volume snowfall beginning Saturday across the Culpeper District CULPEPER " "The Virginia Department of Transportation is monitoring a winter weather system expected to bring light snow to the Culpeper District this weekend. Current forecasts indicate a…...
Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert: February 2 - 8, 2026
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (751+ words) BRISTOL" In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway construction and maintenance projects in southwestern Virginia. When traveling through highway work zones, use caution and be alert to changes in…...
Salem District: VDOT prepares for next winter storm while continuing to tackle snowpack on secondary roads
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (258+ words) Crews continue week-long winter weather operations using heavy equipment on secondary roads SALEM " With another significant winter weather event anticipated to impact Virginia, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will continue to work around the clock and is asking motorists…...
Interstate 81 widening Exit 143 to Exit 150 Roanoke County and Botetourt County | Virginia Department of Transportation
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (351+ words) The purpose of this project is to increase capacity and improve safety on I-81 between exits 143 and 150. These improvements are intended to reduce crashes, lessen delays and enhance crash response times and include: This segment of I-81 experiences frequent congestion'and major delays…...