VDOT has installed a new timelapse camera capturing the Chatham Bridge construction over the Rappahannock River. Here’s the link:
Watch work on the Chatham Bridge…anytime!
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VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District
Aug. 23-29, 2020–All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Park Service to alter exit from Lee Drive to Lafayette Blvd.
Change on Lee Drive and Lafayette Blvd. to take place about mid-September
Flashing chevrons installed on I-95 ramps in Woodbridge and Springfield
Innovative safety improvements along ramps at Route 123 and Route 644 interchanges in NoVA
Chatham Bridge beams coming off
VDOT says crews are using a crane to remove beams from the Chatham Bridge over the Rappahannock River channel Wednesday and Thursday.
River traffic underneath the Chatham Bridge restricted for two days this week
Rappahannock River will close to river traffic underneath the Chatham Bridge from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 8/20 & Thursday, 8/20 to allow crews to remove bridge beams
Paddlers will portage on Rappahannock at 1-95 bridges in Fredericksburg
Starting Monday, paddlers on the Rappahannock River will portage at the I-95 bridges in Fredericksburg to safely navigate around bridge construction as part of the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
Stafford students aid Principal after collision
The quick actions of these three students helped provide emergency assistance and calm during the incident.
Culvert replacement projects will start next week in two Spotsylvania subdivisions
New 85-foot long pipe will be installed on Fox Chase Lane near Heathermoore Place and an 80-foot long double box culvert will be installed on Bloomsbury Lane near Springbrook Terrace
VRE to add daily roundtrip train on Fredericksburg Line
Train 300, which departs Spotsylvania at 4:54 a.m., will take commuters northbound and train 307, which departs Union Station at 4:10 p.m., will carry them southbound.
Traffic to be briefly stopped overnight on the Falmouth Bridge Thursday 10pm-5am
VDOT and contractor crews are conducting scheduled bridge load testing as part of the bridge’s routine maintenance and inspection.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit provides free “RouteShout 2.0” bus tracking mobile app
The RouteShout 2.0 app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android devices at no cost from the Apple Store or Google Play.
PHOTOS: VDOT provides up-close pictures of Chatham Bridge work
Work will continue on the Chatham Bridge until October 2021
DMV: Unbelted deaths continue to increase despite less traffic
Buckling Up Saves Lives Even on Short Trips
I-95 North delays in Stafford 9am Monday thru early Tuesday
Major delays on I-95 northbound on Monday through early Tuesday, July 14. Local traffic should use the most convenient alternate route to I-95.
Travelers with destinations north of Fredericksburg on Monday should use Exit 104 to Route 301.
VDOT: Major I-95N delays Monday thru early Tuesday in Stafford @ 17
Northbound traffic will be reduced to two travel lanes from 9 a.m. Monday, July 13 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Exit 133 (Route 17) to open a new interstate overpass
Drivers of vehicles with advanced technology needed for driving study
Virginia Tech seeks NoVA and DC area drivers for a research study project
Expect major I-95N delays at Fredericksburg NEXT Monday and Tuesday
Northbound traffic will be reduced to two travel lanes from 9 a.m. Monday, July 13 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Exit 133 (Route 17) to open a new overpass
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
VRE takes additional steps to protect passenger health and safety
Commuter rail system employs new cleaning protocol, offers online social-distancing information tool
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