News Releases - Culpeper

Dec. 4, 2023
TEMPORARY SIGNAL ON SCOTTSVILLE RD. IN ALBEMARLE CO.
Drivers will encounter a three-way signalized intersection at Rt. 708 & Rt. 20 beginning Dec. 5

Dec. 1, 2023
PROVIDE INPUT ON U.S. 15 BUSINESS IN CULPEPER
Study is first step to identify possible transportation improvements on corridor

Nov. 14, 2023
FAUQUIER CO. U.S. 17 INTERSECTION FOCUS OF PUBLIC HEARING
Project will convert Balls Mill Rd./Covingtons Corner Rd. intersection to RCUT design

Nov. 3, 2023
WITH TIME CHANGE BE AWARE OF GLARE AT SUNRISE, SUNSET
In some locations sun hovers just above roadway, blinding drivers during commuting hours

Oct. 26, 2023
RED HILL RD. IN ALBEMARLE CO. WILL REDUCE TO ONE LANE
Crews are preparing to rebuild the bridge at the intersection of Scottsville Rd. and Rt. 708

Oct. 2, 2023
RT. 667 IN ALBEMARLE CO. OPEN AFTER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
New Catterton Road structure will carry all legal weight vehicles

Sept. 29, 2023
RT. 638 BRIDGE IN GREENE CO. OPENS 11 WEEKS EARLY
New Turkey Ridge Rd. structure will carry all legal weight vehicles

Sept. 15, 2023
DESIGN PUBLIC HEARINGS SET FOR ALBEMARLE CO. PROJECTS
VDOT will present plans to improve safety, efficiency at five intersections

Sept. 14, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING SEPT. 25 FOR RT. 600 & RT. 618 IN FLUVANNA CO.
VDOT will present plans to improve the intersection of S. Boston Rd. & Lake Monticello Rd.

Sept. 11, 2023
VINT HILL ROAD & U.S. 29 IN FAUQUIER CO. OPENS EARLY
Intersection improvements at Route 215 and Lee Highway completed ahead of schedule

Sept. 1, 2023
RT. 600 BRIDGE IN ALBEMARLE CO. REOPENS TO TRAFFIC
Watts Passage structure construction completed nearly three months early

Aug. 31, 2023
RT. 695 BRIDGE IN LOUISA CO. REOPENS TO TRAFFIC
Hamilton Rd. structure’s weight limit reduced to 3 tons following repairs

Aug. 19, 2023
RT. 810 (BLACKWELLS HOLLOW RD) REOPENS IN ALBEMARLE CO.
VDOT crews replace superstructure over the Doyles River in time for the start of school

Aug. 15, 2023
ROUTE 652 (KENNEDY RD.) REOPENS IN FAUQUIER COUNTY
Several improvements now in place at Kennedy Rd. and Route 602 (Rogues Rd.)

Aug. 1, 2023
PROVIDE INPUT ON RT. 654 IN ALBEMARLE CO., CHARLOTTESVILLE
Study is first step to identify possible transportation improvements on Barracks Road corridor

Aug. 1, 2023
PROVIDE INPUT ON U.S. 250 IN ALBEMARLE CO., CHARLOTTESVILLE
Study is first step to identify possible transportation improvements on Ivy Road corridor

July 26, 2023
ROUTE 667 IN ALBEMARLE CO. CLOSING FOR BRIDGE WORK
VDOT contractors will replace the Catterton Road bridge over Piney Creek

July 26, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING FOR RT. 701 BRIDGE IN LOUISA COUNTY, AUG. 1
VDOT will present plans to rehabilitate the bridge on Belle Meade Road over Little River

July 17, 2023
PROVIDE INPUT ON U.S. 29 BUSINESS IN CULPEPER
Study is first step to identify possible transportation improvements on corridor

July 17, 2023
PROVIDE INPUT ON U.S. 17 BUSINESS IN WARRENTON
Study is first step to identify possible transportation improvements on corridor

May 23, 2023
RT. 695 BRIDGE IN LOUISA CO. CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Inspection revealed significant deterioration of one beam that supports the deck

May 1, 2023
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD INVITES PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS, INITIATIVES
Public encouraged to provide input on projects recommended for funding at meeting in Culpeper May 2

April 28, 2023
FIFTH ST. STATION TRAIL SUBJECT OF PUBLIC MEETING
May 3 meeting will provide opportunity for public comments about proposed project

April 21, 2023
RT. 638 BRIDGE IN GREENE CO. CLOSES FOR REPLACEMENT
Beginning April 24, Turkey Ridge Rd. access limited to U.S. 33 until project is complete

April 17, 2023
EXPECT OVERNIGHT DETOURS THIS WEEK AT I-64 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Traffic on U.S. 250 and I-64 ramps will be detoured Monday-Thursday, Sunday and Monday

April 6, 2023
U.S. 29-VINT HILL RD. CROSSOVER WILL CLOSE APRIL 16
Traffic should follow detours during construction of additional left-turn lane at intersection

March 12, 2023
ANOTHER ROUND OF WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED OVERNIGHT
Early morning travelers may encounter snow, sleet, and slick roadways

Feb. 12, 2023
MORE WINTER WEATHER FORECAST OVERNIGHT
Monitor weather and road conditions Sunday evening and early Monday morning

Feb. 11, 2023
STORM WILL BRING WINTRY MIX FOR THE WEEKEND
Monitor weather, consider evening travel around Super Bowl festivities

Jan. 31, 2023
FREEZING PRECIPITATION FORECAST WEDNESDAY MORNING
Motorists should monitor weather overnight, check 511 for latest road conditions

Jan. 25, 2023
OVERNIGHT REFREEZE COULD IMPACT MORNING COMMUTE
Drivers should use caution Thursday morning

Jan. 24, 2023
WINTRY WEATHER COULD IMPACT MORNING COMMUTE
Snow and freezing rain predicted to move into the area early Wednesday morning

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