2019 News Releases - Culpeper
Dec. 13, 2019
FREEZING RAIN MAY AFFECT TRAVEL THIS MORNING
Check 511 for road conditions, drive with care
Dec. 10, 2019
VDOT CULPEPER DISTRICT PREPARES FOR CHANCE OF SNOW
Motorists advised to monitor forecast; use 511 to check road conditions
Nov. 30, 2019
FREEZING RAIN MAY FALL IN MOUNTAINS OVERNIGHT
Check 511 for road conditions, drive with extreme caution early Sunday morning
Oct. 31, 2019
BRANDY STATION PARK AND RIDE PROJECT COMPLETED EARLY
Park and ride lot is open for commuters; lighting to be installed soon
Oct. 29, 2019
REMINGTON ROAD BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REHABILITATION
Road will be closed to through traffic; motorists advised to use posted detour
Oct. 22, 2019
BRIDGE REHABILITATION RESUMES ON INTERSTATE 64 WEST
One westbound lane closed from 8 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday
Oct. 16, 2019
WARRENTON PARK AND RIDE PROJECT COMPLETED EARLY
Expanded section of lot open to parking; landscaping and lighting to be installed soon
Oct. 9, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING OCT. 15 FOR RT. 667 BRIDGE PROJECT
Public invited to learn more about project; comments accepted through Oct. 25
Oct. 8, 2019
BRIDGE REHABILITATION TO BEGIN ON INTERSTATE 64 WEST
Work complete on Interstate 64 east at Rt. 20; contractor to begin work on westbound bridge
Sept. 25, 2019
LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON I-64 EAST FOR BRIDGE WORK
Bridge work at mile marker 121 in Charlottesville from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
Sept. 23, 2019
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT UNDER WAY ON TENERIFE ROAD
Drivers should expect flagging operations, one 12-hour closure during work
Sept. 23, 2019
BROADVIEW AVENUE PUBLIC HEARING OCT. 10
Public invited to learn more about project; comments accepted through Oct. 20
Sept. 10, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING SEPT. 17 FOR RT. 702 BRIDGE PROJECT
Public invited to learn more about project Sept. 17; comments accepted through Sept. 27
Aug. 22, 2019
I-64 EAST BRIDGE WORK CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
Bridge work at mile marker 121 in Charlottesville from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
Aug. 22, 2019
BRIDGE REHABILITATION TO BEGIN SEPT. 3 ON DICKERSON ROAD
Drivers advised to follow posted detour through Dec. 20
Aug. 14, 2019
ONE LANE CLOSED ON I-64 EAST THIS WEEKEND
Bridge work at mile marker 121 in Charlottesville from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
Aug. 9, 2019
BACK TO SCHOOL: VDOT INSTALLS CROSSWALK NEAR TWO CULPEPER SCHOOLS
VDOT reminds drivers to stay alert for school buses and students walking to school
Aug. 2, 2019
Rt. 29 Northbound Lanes Now Open to Traffic in Fauquier County
Final construction of safety improvements require nighttime lane closures through August
Aug. 2, 2019
I-64 LANE CLOSURES COMING FOR BRIDGE WORK
Weekend single lane closures begin Aug. 16 at mile marker 121
July 23, 2019
BRIDGE WORK BEGINS JULY 29 ON RT. 810 IN ALBEMARLE
Motorists advised to use alternate routes through Aug. 30
July 23, 2019
ONE SOUTHBOUND LANE CLOSED ON RT. 29 AT VINT HILL JULY 25
Dominion will install new utility poles between 9 a.m. & noon; right lane closed during work
July 17, 2019
BRANDY STATION PARK AND RIDE TO CLOSE JULY 24 FOR EXPANSION
Commuters advised to find another park and ride lot
July 11, 2019
SECTION OF WARRENTON PARK AND RIDE TO REOPEN TWO WEEKS EARLY
New parking restrictions begin July 17 for expansion project
July 1, 2019
PREPARE NOW FOR RT. 29 CLOSURE BEGINNING JULY 8
Northbound lanes closed in Fauquier Co. for safety project; plan for detour, delays now
June 19, 2019
WARRENTON PARK AND RIDE EXPANSION BEGINS JUNE 28
Project will expand existing parking lot to provide about 360 spaces
June 11, 2019
ELLISVILLE DRIVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION STARTS JUNE 17
Drivers advised to follow posted detour during two-month closure
June 7, 2019
HAMMOCKS GAP ROAD BRIDGE TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT JUNE 24
During closure, shuttle service will be provided to residents of this dead-end road
May 28, 2019
GIVE INPUT ON RT. 240-250-680 ROUNDABOUT PROJECT
Comments invited in person on June 11, via mail or email by June 21
May 28, 2019
CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD FOR RT. 522-208 ROUNDABOUT
Public invited to learn more about the proposed project June 10 at Louisa County Library
May 24, 2019
RECONSTRUCTION OF ROGUES ROAD PUBLIC HEARING IS JUNE 4
Public invited to learn more about project; comments accepted through June 14
May 23, 2019
RT. 29 ‘CUT THE HILLS’ PROJECT MEETING IS JUNE 11
Public invited to learn more about upcoming closure at ‘Pardon Our Dust’ open house
May 8, 2019
RT. 670 CONNECTOR ROAD LOCATION PUBLIC HEARING MAY 21
Public invited to give input on preferred location of new road
May 3, 2019
I-66 BRIDGE WORK NEAR DELAPLANE STARTS MAY 6
Extended lane closures required to complete bridge maintenance project
May 2, 2019
RT. 29 NORTH IN FAUQUIER CO. TO CLOSE FOR 3 WEEKS IN JULY
Traffic to detour using Rt. 17 north from Warrenton to Marshall, then I-66 east to Gainesville
April 22, 2019
EUSTACE ROAD TRAFFIC SWITCH SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 23
Traffic will switch to temporary road for bridge rehabilitation project
April 18, 2019
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN COMING SOON ON RT. 20 AT I-64
Safety improvements will reduce delays at busy intersection in Albemarle County
April 16, 2019
ONE WESTBOUND LANE OPENS APRIL 17 ON RT. 211/522
Contractor nearing completion on bridge rehabilitation project
April 3, 2019
HAMILTON ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT BEGINS APRIL 8
VDOT crews to rehabilitate the bridge over Hudson Creek in Louisa County
April 3, 2019
PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 17 FOR RT. 240 BRIDGE REHABILITATION
Give input on preferred construction alternative
March 7, 2019
EUSTACE ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT BEGINS MARCH 11
VDOT crews to install temporary road, rehabilitate bridge over Licking Run
Feb. 26, 2019
RT. 629 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BEGINS MARCH 6
VDOT will replace the Fluvanna County bridge; motorists detoured
Feb. 22, 2019
RT. 29 NORTH IN FAUQUIER CO. TO CLOSE FOR 3 WEEKS IN JULY FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Re-grading lanes at Rt. 215 intersection near Prince William Co. line will improve sight distance
Feb. 20, 2019
VDOT CREWS CONTINUE CLEANUP FROM WINTRY MIX
Motorists encouraged to drive with care; check 511 for road conditions
Feb. 20, 2019
VDOT CAUTIONS RESIDENTS AGAINST TRAVEL TODAY
Snow is accumulating on roads across Central Va.; VDOT crews plowing major highways
Feb. 19, 2019
VDOT CREWS PREPARED FOR VARIETY OF WINTER WEATHER
Residents should expect snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain; plan travel around storm
Feb. 18, 2019
VDOT CREWS PREPARING FOR WINTER STORM
Residents should prepare now, monitor forecast in advance of snow overnight Tuesday
Feb. 14, 2019
RT. 15/17/29 WARRENTON SOUTHERN INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS FEB. 18
Grade-separated interchange in Fauquier County will improve safety and reduce congestion
Feb. 11, 2019
MOTORISTS URGED TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION THIS MORNING
Central Va. roads reported clear, but freezing rain is falling in some areas
Jan. 30, 2019
ICY ROADS REPORTED ACROSS CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Check 511 for conditions; sub-freezing temperatures will affect travel for the next several days
Jan. 29, 2019
WINTER WEATHER MAY AFFECT TRAVEL TUESDAY EVENING
Watch local forecasts, conditions; be prepared to adjust plans accordingly
Jan. 17, 2019
LIGHT SNOW MAY AFFECT THURSDAY EVENING TRAVEL
Motorists should check conditions, anticipate slick roads in some areas overnight
Jan. 14, 2019
REFREEZE REMAINS A CONCERN OVERNIGHT MONDAY
Drivers advised to plan extra travel time, check 511 for road conditions
Jan. 14, 2019
VDOT CAUTIONS MOTORISTS WHO MUST DRIVE EARLY MONDAY
Interstates, major highways mostly clear in Central Va., but overnight refreeze is a concern
Jan. 13, 2019
VDOT MAKING STEADY PROGRESS ON CENTRAL VA. ROADS
Crews working around the clock to make roads passable; expect refreeze overnight Sunday
Jan. 13, 2019
VDOT ADVISES POSTPONING TRAVEL DURING STORM
Most roads in Culpeper District are snow-covered but conditions vary across Virginia
Jan. 12, 2019
VDOT CREWS STAGED TO RESPOND TO WINTER WEATHER
Drivers advised to avoid travel during storm; use 511 to check road conditions
Jan. 11, 2019
VDOT IS ON THE ROAD AHEAD OF WINTER STORM
Residents should prepare now, monitor forecast in advance of expected weekend snow
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