The $1.1 million work was result of a recent inspection that found rapid deterioration among structural steel elements supporting the bridge.
Right lane of Falmouth Bridge to reopen Friday following emergency repairs
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Groups to hold meeting with CSX regarding relocated split-rail device
At 6 p.m. on March 20, CSX representatives will speak at a meeting organized by Del. Joshua Cole (D-Fredericksburg) at the Mayfield Community Center.
Jackets clip Grafton, advance to state championship game for first time in 23 years
James Monroe will play for the Class 3 state championship next Saturday at 11 a.m. against Lord Botetourt at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
Frustrations muffled no longer: New law would allow automated enforcement of vehicle noise in Fredericksburg
HB 2550 would create a pilot program in Planning Districts 8 and 16, under which violators would be issued a traffic summons not exceeding $100.
Lance freed: Iconic paperboy statue returns to downtown site
Extra, extra: The Free Lance–Star’s iconic newsboy statue, Lance, has returned to its long-time home in downtown Fredericksburg.
JM girls pull away from Hopewell to reach state semis; Riverbend boys fall to Albemarle
James Monroe will visit Grafton on Friday with a trip to the state championship game on the line. Season ends for the Riverbend and Colonial Forge boys.
FCPS approves proposed FY2025-26 budget, instructional calendar
Updated elementary school zoning encounters ‘a little glitch.’
WATCH: An attempt to lower the noise level downtown
It’s called Automated Traffic Noise Enforcement.
Newman officially takes over as President, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare
Newman has served as MWHC’s chief operating officer and chief medical officer since 2019.
Bears can’t handle sharpshooting Rams in Region 5D title game
Riverbend will visit Albemarle in Class 5 state quarterfinals on Tuesday; James Monroe girls will host Hopewell the same night.
WATCH: Opening weekend at Kenmore and Ferry Farm
Special programs planned this weekend.
Planners’ new vision for Fredericksburg is a walk in the (pocket) park
At final community conversation for city’s new Comprehensive Plan, walkable centers concept comes into focus.
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee this Saturday at JM
15 spellers are competing for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this spring.
The Silver Companies and STACK planning $10 billion data center investment in the city
Announcement comes hours after the city council voted unanimously to approve a Technology Overlay District.
Fredericksburg City Council approves Technology Overlay District
Votes pave the way for by-right data center development in Celebrate Virginia South.
Federal funding again dominates FCPS budget discussions
Division will hold a public hearing on the budget March 3, with a joint work session with city council set for early April.
Fredericksburg Area Museum receives Commonwealth History Fund grant
Downtown museum will use grant funds to mount a new exhibition on the area’s Black history called ‘Living Legacies.’
PHOTO GALLERY: Coldest Night of the Year
Fredericksburg turns out for homelessness awareness fundraiser.
WATCH: What you’ll need to know about the Coldest Night of the Year walk tonight
Jill Clare with Micah talks about what time to register and when to walk.
Judge rules against plaintiff in suit over city council appointment process
Guy Gormley is still seeking the release of written notes and other materials related to the interview and appointment process.
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