Dec. 30, 2019
ROUTE 3 AT NORRIS BRIDGE CLOSED DUE TO POLICE ACTIVITY
No immediate reopening time is available

Dec. 27, 2019
NEW I-95 SOUTHBOUND RAMP OPEN AT COURTHOUSE ROAD IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Ramp is last element to open at new diverging diamond interchange at I-95 Exit 140; Motorists should be alert for new traffic pattern at Wyche Road and Old Courthouse Road

Dec. 19, 2019
ALL FOUR LANES OPEN ON COURTHOUSE ROAD IN STAFFORD
Road widened from two to four lanes from west of Austin Ridge Drive to Winding Creek Road and Ramoth Church Road intersection

Dec. 18, 2019
EXPECT DELAYS AT NORRIS BRIDGE ON MONDAY, DEC. 23
Route 3 over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties will be reduced to a single lane from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 17, 2019
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ACCESS CLOSING FOR I-95 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AT FREDERICKSBURG
Starting today, river will be impassable through spring 2020 at the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River bridge under construction, with a portage for river traffic

Dec. 16, 2019
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC PATTERN AT ROUTE 17 AND BRAYS POINT ROAD IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Traffic signal pole damaged in crash this morning has been removed; Route 17 southbound traffic will have free-flowing conditions on a temporary basis

Dec. 12, 2019
FREEZING RAIN MAY AFFECT FRIDAY MORNING TRAVEL
Drivers are asked to be prepared to adjust travel if necessary; VDOT crews will mobilize in the Fredericksburg area at midnight to have trucks circulating to treat roads with sand and salt to reduce icing and improve traction

Dec. 11, 2019
CHATHAM BRIDGE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Route 3 Business over the Rappahannock River is closed in both directions between the City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County for a gas line strike

Dec. 10, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: VDOT READY FOR WEDNESDAY MORNING SNOW
Drivers are asked to be prepared to adjust travel if necessary; VDOT crews will mobilize in Fredericksburg area at midnight to be ready for AM rush

Dec. 9, 2019
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT COMPLETED ON ROUTE 17 IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
New equipment will allow VDOT to coordinate traffic signal timing and change timing remotely to respond to incidents and emergencies; Pedestrian crossing devices and crosswalks were added at several intersections

Dec. 7, 2019
DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE NOW OPEN AT I-95 EXIT 140 IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Signs, pavement markings and traffic signals guide motorists through new interchange pattern, and on Courthouse Road and Hospital Center Boulevard

Dec. 6, 2019
REMINDER: DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE IN STAFFORD COUNTY OPENS AT EXIT 140 TOMORROW
Motorists should follow traffic control direction and plan for brief delays as crews shift traffic onto the new Courthouse Road, Hospital Center Boulevard, and open interchange ramps around 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7

Dec. 3, 2019
ROUTE 620 (DUNBROOKE ROAD) IN ESSEX COUNTY WILL CLOSE IN TWO WEEKS FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Dunbrooke Rd. over Piscataway Creek will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Dec. 16

Dec. 2, 2019
NEW U-TURN RESTRICTION AT ROUTE 610 EASTBOUND AND ROUTE 1 IN STAFFORD
New signs will be installed Wednesday, Dec. 4 to prohibit U-turns from Garrisonville Road eastbound at Route 1 intersection

Nov. 26, 2019
GUINEA CIRCLE IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY TO CLOSE MONDAY, DEC. 2
Detour will be in place for a one-week pipe replacement project

Nov. 25, 2019
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ACCESS CLOSING TEMPORARILY FOR I-95 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AT FREDERICKSBURG
River will be impassable through spring 2020 at the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River bridge under construction, with a portage in place for river traffic

Nov. 21, 2019
DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE IN STAFFORD COUNTY OPENS AT EXIT 140 ON SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Learn more about the new traffic pattern at a community meeting on Monday, Dec. 2 at Colonial Forge High School from 5-7 p.m.

Nov. 19, 2019
ROUTE 683 (CCC ROAD) IN CAROLINE COUNTY WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC NOV. 25 – 26
Crews will replace two deteriorating drainage pipes; Drivers should use Route 1 or Jericho Road to access either end of Route 683

Nov. 18, 2019
DETOUR ON ENON ROAD THIS WEEKEND IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Crews are replacing a drainage pipe underneath the road, west of Stafford Indians Lane; Motorists should follow detour route Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24

Nov. 14, 2019
I-95 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
All lanes of I-95 southbound are closed near Exit 133 (Route 17) for a multi-vehicle crash, just north of the Rappahannock River Bridge

Nov. 12, 2019
UTILITY WORK BEGINS IN FREDERICKSBURG AHEAD OF CHATHAM BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
George Street will be restricted to one-way westbound traffic between Sophia Street and Caroline Street starting Monday, Nov. 18

Nov. 7, 2019
HAVEN BEACH ROAD IN MATHEWS COUNTY CLOSED FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT BEGINNING NOV. 12
Detour route will be posted for anticipated two weeks of work

Nov. 7, 2019
NEW TURN LANE OPENS ON ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Work is expected to continue for several weeks near Potomac Creek Drive; Drivers can expect intermittent single lane closures on Route 1 southbound near work zone

Nov. 6, 2019
BE ALERT FOR PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN VISTA WOODS IN STAFFORD COUNTY THIS NOVEMBER
Intensive effort to replace 19 drainage pipes underneath state-maintained roads in subdivision will require daytime lane closures and brief detours on Tuesday, Nov. 12 - Friday, Nov. 22

Nov. 5, 2019
TWO FULL TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 1 AT HOSPITAL CENTER BOULEVARD IN STAFFORD COUNTY OVERNIGHT THURSDAY
All Route 1 traffic will be stopped for two 15-minute intervals at the intersection between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to install new traffic signal equipment

Nov. 5, 2019
ROUTE 612 (LILY POND ROAD) IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY WILL CLOSE NEXT WEEK FOR BRIDGE REPAIRS
Lily Pond Rd. over Exol Swamp will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks starting Tuesday, Nov. 12

Nov. 1, 2019
NORRIS BRIDGE INSPECTIONS TO CONTINUE NEXT WEEK (NOV. 4 - 9)
Drivers should expect a single lane closure on the bridge Monday, Wednesday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 31, 2019
MASSAPONAX CHURCH ROAD CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Road closed in both directions near Hickory Hill Drive due to disabled tractor-trailer

Oct. 25, 2019
VDOT HOT SPOTS IN THE FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT Oct. 27- Nov. 2, 2019
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.org.

Oct. 21, 2019
FULL TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 EXTENDED ANOTHER TWO WEEKS
All Route 17 traffic will be stopped in 30-minute intervals at the I-95 interchange in Stafford County between midnight and 3 a.m. for bridge demolition

Oct. 18, 2019
EXPECT ROUTE 1 DELAYS AT FALMOUTH BRIDGE NEXT WEEK
Routine bridge inspection will be underway with lane closures at Rappahannock River on Monday, Oct. 21 through Thursday, Oct. 24

Oct. 18, 2019
VDOT HOT SPOTS IN THE FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT FOR OCT. 20-26, 2019
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.org.

Oct. 18, 2019
OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES ADDED TO NORRIS BRIDGE INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Drivers to expect a single lane closure Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and overnight lane closures and brief traffic stops Monday – Thursday, 8:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Oct. 18, 2019
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON HARRISON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Join us from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 at Harrison Road Elementary School to learn more about project to widen Harrison Road between Gordon Road and Old Plank Road

Oct. 17, 2019
REMINDER: COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGED TODAY IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance and exit to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary signal shifted to Wyche Rd. and Courthouse Rd.

Oct. 17, 2019
BRIEF DELAYS ON ROUTE 206 TODAY, FRIDAY IN KING GEORGE COUNTY FOR SAFETY PROJECT
Motorists can expect daytime lane closures 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. today and tomorrow on Rt. 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Rt. 301 and Potomac Dr. for shoulder widening

Oct. 16, 2019
BRIEF STOPS TOMORROW ON DIXON STREET RAMPS IN FREDERICKSBURG
Route 3 westbound on- and off-ramps at Dixon Street will be intermittently stopped up to 15 minutes at a time to allow crews to remove several large trees

Oct. 15, 2019
REMINDER: FULL TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 CONTINUE THIS WEEK
All Route 17 traffic will be stopped in 30-minute intervals at the I-95 interchange in Stafford County between midnight and 3 a.m. for bridge demolition

Oct. 11, 2019
VDOT HOT SPOTS IN THE FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT Oct. 13 - Oct. 19, 2019
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.org.

Oct. 9, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGES ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17 IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary traffic signal will be shifted to Wyche Road and Courthouse Road

Oct. 9, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGES ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17 IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary traffic signal will be shifted to Wyche Road and Courthouse Road

Oct. 9, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGES ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17 IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary traffic signal will be shifted to Wyche Road and Courthouse Road

Oct. 9, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGES ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17 IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary traffic signal will be shifted to Wyche Road and Courthouse Road

Oct. 9, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGES ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17 IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary traffic signal will be shifted to Wyche Road and Courthouse Road

Oct. 9, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGES ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17 IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary traffic signal will be shifted to Wyche Road and Courthouse Road

Oct. 9, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD PARK & RIDE LOT ACCESS CHANGES ON THURSDAY, OCT. 17 IN STAFFORD
Commuters will use the Wyche Road intersection to access a new side entrance to the Park & Ride lot; Temporary traffic signal will be shifted to Wyche Road and Courthouse Road

Oct. 7, 2019
REMINDER: OVERNIGHT TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 CONTINUE THIS WEEK
All Route 17 traffic will be stopped in 30-minute intervals at the I-95 interchange in Stafford County between midnight and 3 a.m. for bridge demolition

Oct. 7, 2019
BE ALERT FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AT DIXON STREET EXIT RAMP IN FREDERICKSBURG
Crews are starting work to improve exit ramp ahead of Chatham Bridge project, which will use ramp as part of bridge detour route along Blue & Gray Parkway

Oct. 4, 2019
ROUTE 612 (LILY POND ROAD/BESTLAND ROAD) WILL BE CLOSED AT DRAGON SWAMP BEGINNING MONDAY, OCT. 7
Drivers urged to use recommended 8-mile detour or the most convenient alternate route during bridge repairs and maintenance

Oct. 3, 2019
FLASHING YELLOW ARROW COMING TO INTERSECTION NEAR TWO SCHOOLS IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Drivers will see flashing yellow arrows installed at the signal on Mountain View Road near Margaret Brent Elementary and Mountain View High School

Oct. 2, 2019
VDOT TO CONDUCT ROUTINE BRIDGE INSPECTION ON THE ROBERT O. NORRIS BRIDGE OCT. 7 – 31
Drivers to expect a single lane closure on the bridge Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 2, 2019
ELTHAM BRIDGE OPENING THIS AFTERNOON
Route 30 traffic will be stopped in both directions at 4:30 p.m. for marine traffic

Sept. 30, 2019
FULL TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 NEAR I-95 IN STAFFORD SET FOR SEPT. 30 – OCT. 18
All Route 17 traffic will be stopped in 30-minute intervals between midnight and 3 a.m. to demolish the former I-95 northbound overpass

Sept. 28, 2019
ROUTE 3 EASTBOUND CLOSED IN KING GEORGE
Both eastbound lanes closed near LaGrange Lane for vehicle crash with downed utility pole; Motorists should follow posted detour route

Sept. 27, 2019
EXPECT DELAYS ON ROUTE 218 IN KING GEORGE COUNTY
Motorists can expect daytime lane closures next Monday-Friday on Rt. 218 for paving and safety project

Sept. 26, 2019
FERRY ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION
New and extended turn lanes at Rt. 606 (Ferry Road) and Rt. 3 Business in Stafford County will open by the end of 2019, six months ahead of schedule

Sept. 25, 2019
REMINDER: ROUTE 17 SOUTHBOUND RAMP CLOSED OVERNIGHT THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
Crews will be placing barrier along the ramp from Route 17 southbound to Interstate 95 southbound in preparation for expanding ramp as part of the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project

Sept. 24, 2019
SPEED LIMIT ON ROUTE 30 TEMPORARILY REDUCED DURING STATE FAIR
Limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 35 mph on section of Route 30 in Caroline and Hanover counties to promote traveler safety during special event

Sept. 24, 2019
I-95 SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
All I-95 southbound lanes will be shifted several feet toward the median near Exit 133/Route 17 for the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project

Sept. 23, 2019
EXPECT OVERNIGHT LANE AND RAMP CLOSURES ON I-95 IN STAFFORD
Expect overnight delays and ramp detours on I-95 southbound starting tonight, Sept. 23

Sept. 22, 2019
ALL LANES NOW OPEN ON I-95 NORTHBOUND AT FREDERICKSBURG
Weekend lane closures are complete at Exit 133 (Route 17); Use caution while navigating new, temporary I-95 northbound lanes in median

Sept. 21, 2019
I-95 NORTHBOUND WORK ZONE BEGINS AT FREDERICKSBURG
Major northbound delays are expected through 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 due to lane closures at Exit 133 (Route 17); Motorists encouraged to use an alternate route

Sept. 20, 2019
OVERNIGHT PAVING NEXT WEEK ON ROUTE 3 IN KING GEORGE
Motorists can expect single lane closures on Route 3 eastbound and westbound on Sunday-Thursday nights

Sept. 20, 2019
REMINDER: EXPECT MAJOR I-95 NORTHBOUND DELAYS AT FREDERICKSBURG THIS WEEKEND
Northbound traffic will have reduced lanes from 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Exit 133 (Route 17) to move traffic into temporary pattern for Rappahannock River Crossing project

Sept. 17, 2019
NEW VEHICLE WEIGHT MONITORING EQUIPMENT PLACED AT ROBERT O. NORRIS BRIDGE
Vehicle weight sensors are being installed on Lancaster County bridge approach; Data will help structural engineers track stress to bridge from traffic

Sept. 16, 2019
DAY AND NIGHTTIME WORK ZONES THIS WEEK ON I-95 NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect overnight delays on I-95 northbound starting tonight, Sept. 16

Sept. 13, 2019
PAVING, SAFETY PROJECT MOVES TO ROUTE 3 IN KING GEORGE
Final tasks will be wrapping up next week on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road), as crews begin work on Route 3 at night

Sept. 13, 2019
NEW SIGNS COMING SOON TO VDOT PARK & RIDE LOTS IN FREDERICKSBURG AREA
Motorists will be prohibited from leaving a vehicle unattended for more than 10 days

Sept. 12, 2019
EXPECT MAJOR I-95 NORTHBOUND DELAYS AT FREDERICKSBURG SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 – SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
Northbound traffic will have reduced lanes from 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Exit 133 (Route 17) to move traffic into temporary pattern for Rappahannock River Crossing project

Sept. 11, 2019
TURN LANE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND AT POTOMAC CREEK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Drivers can expect a single lane closure on Route 1 southbound near the work zone during construction, which will be underway through July 2020

Sept. 11, 2019
I-95 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA
All southbound lanes are closed near Exit 126/Spotsylvania due to a brush fire

Sept. 10, 2019
I-95 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
All southbound lanes are closed near Exit 133/Falmouth with a crash

Sept. 10, 2019
EXPECT SIGNIFICANT DELAYS ON I-95 NORTHBOUND IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Two I-95 northbound lanes remain closed at Exit 126/Spotsylvania as paving operations have been extended through the morning rush hour

Sept. 9, 2019
I-95 DAYTIME AND OVERNIGHT ROAD WORK THIS WEEK NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect double lane and ramp closures on I-95 northbound starting tonight, Sept. 9

Sept. 6, 2019
PAVING WORK SCHEDULED NEXT WEEK IN KING GEORGE
As paving work wraps up on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road), crews begin to work on Commerce Drive, Owens Drive and Potomac Drive

Sept. 6, 2019
EXPECT BRIEF DELAYS ON ROUTE 30 EASTBOUND AT THE NORTH ANNA RIVER BRIDGE IN CAROLINE COUNTY ON MONDAY, SEPT. 9
Crews to repair pavement at the east end of the bridge, weather permitting

Sept. 5, 2019
HURRICANE DORIAN TO AFFECT TRAVEL IN FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT
Motorists are urged to pay close attention to local weather reports and check 511Virginia for real-time road conditions before starting a trip

Sept. 4, 2019
VDOT CREWS PREPARED FOR HURRICANE DORIAN IN FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT
Crews have equipment and materials ready and staged to swiftly respond to any state-maintained roads blocked by flooding or debris

Sept. 2, 2019
ROUTE 2 CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Tidewater Trail is closed in both directions for a vehicle crash near River Meadows Way

Aug. 30, 2019
BE ALERT FOR NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AT MINE ROAD AND AUSTIN RIDGE DRIVE IN STAFFORD
Motorists should use additional caution traveling through intersection; Mine Road connects with Austin Ridge Drive as part of Embrey Mill development

Aug. 30, 2019
SAFETY, PAVING PROJECT WORK CONTINUES ON ROUTE 206 IN KING GEORGE
Single lane closures are scheduled Tuesday-Saturday on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Route 3 and Route 301

Aug. 29, 2019
WORK ON DOWNING BRIDGE WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2019
Route 360 over the Rappahannock River at Tappahannock will be reduced to one lane each evening after Labor Day holiday

Aug. 28, 2019
ROUTE 646 (FORK BRIDGE ROAD) IN CAROLINE COUNTY WILL CLOSE NEXT WEEK FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Fork Bridge Rd. over Maracossic Creek will be closed to through traffic starting Tuesday, Sept. 3

Aug. 28, 2019
VDOT PREPARING FOR CHATHAM BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN IN SPRING 2020
Bridge closure at Route 3 Business over the Rappahannock River between Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg is anticipated to begin as soon as May 2020

Aug. 27, 2019
NEW NORTH ANNA RIVER BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN
New bridge restores connection on Route 658 (Mount Olive Road) between Hanover County and Spotsylvania County for motorists

Aug. 26, 2019
OVERNIGHT WORK ZONES ON I-95 NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect double lane and ramp closures on I-95 southbound starting tonight, Aug. 26

Aug. 23, 2019
SAFETY, PAVING PROJECT WORK CONTINUES NEXT WEEK ON ROUTE 206 IN KING GEORGE
Single lane closures are scheduled Monday-Thursday on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Route 301 and Route 3, and on Friday morning

Aug. 22, 2019
ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
All southbound lanes are closed near Layhill Road for a crash

Aug. 19, 2019
JOIN US FOR COMMUNITY MEETING ON ROUTE 301 CORRIDOR STUDY IN TOWN OF PORT ROYAL
Stop by between 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Port Royal Volunteer Fire Department in Caroline County

Aug. 19, 2019
OVERNIGHT ROAD WORK ON I-95 NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect lane closures and possible delays on I-95 starting tonight, Aug. 19

Aug. 16, 2019
SAFETY, PAVING PROJECT WORK UNDERWAY ON ROUTE 206 IN KING GEORGE
Motorists can expect single lane closures to continue on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Route 301 and Route 3

Aug. 16, 2019
ROAD RESURFACING WORK CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN BOWLING GREEN AND PORT ROYAL
Motorists will encounter mobile lane closures, varying driving surfaces and potential delays on primary and secondary routes in Bowling Green and Port Royal

Aug. 15, 2019
SPOT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT COMING TO TRUSLOW ROAD IN STAFFORD
Expect brief delays for alternating, one-way traffic on Truslow Road between Berea Church Road and Poplar Road starting Monday, Aug. 18

Aug. 14, 2019
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON I-95 NORTHBOUND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER CROSSING PROJECT
Join us from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg to see proposed designs for new additional lanes on I-95 northbound

Aug. 12, 2019
UPDATE: ROUTE 17 (MILLS DRIVE) BRIDGE REPAIR SCHEDULE IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Construction expected to begin in spring 2020 with completion in fall 2020

Aug. 12, 2019
I-95 WORK ZONES NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect double lane and ramp closures on I-95 southbound starting tonight, Aug. 12 through early Friday, Aug. 16

Aug. 9, 2019
REMINDER: OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES ON DOWNING BRIDGE STARTS SUNDAY, AUG. 11-25
Route 360 over the Rappahannock River at Tappahannock will be reduced to a single lane each evening for spot painting and concrete repairs

Aug. 9, 2019
ROUTE 206 PAVING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK
Motorists can expect single lane closures to continue on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Route 301 and Route 3 in King George County

Aug. 7, 2019
TRUSLOW ROAD CLOSED AT I-95 IN STAFFORD
Crews are inspecting the bridge between Samuel Lane and Beagle Road following a crash on I-95 earlier this morning

Aug. 5, 2019
EXPECT OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES ON I-95 NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect double lane closures on I-95, and on- and off-ramp closures, for paving starting tonight, Aug. 5

Aug. 2, 2019
PAVING, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE NEXT WEEK ON ROUTE 206
Motorists can expect single lane closures to continue on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Potts Lane and Route 301 in King George County

Aug. 2, 2019
REMINDER: ROUTE 630 (COURTHOUSE ROAD) DETOUR STARTS TONIGHT IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Starting at 9 p.m. tonight, Courthouse Road will close to all through traffic between Mine Road and Austin Ridge Drive until early Monday, Aug. 5

Aug. 2, 2019
ROUTE 609 (SMOKEY ROAD) IN KING WILLIAM COUNTY OPEN TO TRAFFIC AFTER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Detour has been lifted after crews installed a new bridge over Herring Creek

Aug. 2, 2019
ROAD RESURFACING STARTS IN AUGUST IN BOWLING GREEN AND PORT ROYAL
Expect lane closures, varying driving surfaces and potential delays on primary and secondary routes in Bowling Green and Port Royal for the next several weeks

Aug. 1, 2019
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL ACTIVATED AT RAMOTH CHURCH ROAD AND WINDING CREEK ROAD
Signal is now in full color operation at intersection of Courthouse Road, Ramoth Church Road and Winding Creek Road in Stafford

July 29, 2019
I-95 WORK ZONES NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect daytime and overnight lane closures starting tonight, July 29 through early Saturday, Aug. 3

July 29, 2019
EXPECT OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES ON DOWNING BRIDGE AUG. 11-25
Route 360 over the Rappahannock River at Tappahannock will be reduced to a single lane overnight for spot painting and concrete repairs

July 26, 2019
EXPECT DELAYS ON ROUTE 206 FOR ROAD RESURFACING AND SAFETY PROJECT
Next week, motorists can expect single lane closures to continue on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Potts Lane and Route 301 in King George County

July 26, 2019
COURTHOUSE ROAD DETOUR SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 2-5 IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Starting late Friday, Aug. 2 through early Monday, Aug. 5, Courthouse Road traffic will be detoured to allow crews to open the new Austin Ridge Drive intersection

July 25, 2019
INTERSTATE 95 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
All southbound lanes are closed near Exit 118/Thornburg for a crash

July 23, 2019
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN STARTS AUG. 1 ON 12th STREET IN KING GEORGE COUNTY
Through traffic will be prohibited on 12th Street between Rosedale Avenue and Gate A at Naval Support Activity South Potomac at Dahlgren

July 23, 2019
I-95 WORK ZONES UNDERWAY THIS WEEK NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect overnight lane closures starting tonight, July 22 through early Saturday, July 27

July 19, 2019
WORK CONTINUES ON ROUTE 206 FOR ROAD RESURFACING AND SAFETY PROJECT
Motorists can expect single lane closures on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Route 3 and Route 301 in King George County

July 19, 2019
OVERNIGHT PAVING BEGINS ON ROUTE 3 AND ROUTE 208 IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY NEXT WEEK
Crews will be milling and paving beginning July 21 – Aug. 1; Work will affect traffic signal operations at signalized intersections

July 18, 2019
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION WORK BEGINS NEXT WEEK ON I-95 EXPRESS LANES FREDERICKSBURG EXTENSION
Starting on Monday, July 22, crews will begin installing construction signage, construction entrances and barriers

July 18, 2019
RESURFACING BEGINS ON ROUTE 14 IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY
Expect delays and varying driving surfaces in the work zone Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.– 7 p.m.

July 15, 2019
EXPECT OVERNIGHT WORK ZONES ON I-95 THIS WEEK NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Delays are possible with double lane closures starting tonight, July 15 through early Saturday, July 20

July 12, 2019
ROAD RESURFACING AND SAFETY PROJECT CONTINUES IN KING GEORGE COUNTY
Next week, crews will be milling and paving on Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) between Route 3 and Route 301

July 11, 2019
ROUTE 634 (SPRING ROAD) IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Emergency project to repair bridge and road after Tropical Storm Michael is complete; detour lifted this afternoon

July 8, 2019
POST-HOLIDAY WORK ZONES ON I-95 THIS WEEK NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect overnight delays with lane and ramp closures starting tonight, July 8 through early Saturday, July 13

July 8, 2019
I-95 SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT ON THURSDAY, JULY 11
All I-95 southbound lanes will be shifted several feet toward the median near the Truslow Road overpass for the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing project

July 7, 2019
ROUTE 208 (COURTHOUSE ROAD) CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
All lanes of Courthouse Road are closed near Massey Road for a vehicle crash; Motorists advised to avoid area and seek alternate routes

July 5, 2019
I-95 NORTHBOUND REMAINS CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Single-vehicle crash has closed all northbound lanes at mile marker 123, between Exit 118/Thornburg and Exit 126/Spotsylvania

July 5, 2019
ALL LANES OF I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Multi-vehicle crash has closed all northbound lanes at mile marker 123, between Exit 118/Thornburg and Exit 126/Spotsylvania

July 2, 2019
ROAD RESURFACING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN IN KING GEORGE COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
Route 3, Route 206 and Route 218 will be milled and paved for a smoother travel surface, with centerline rumble strips and spot widening at various locations to promote safety

July 1, 2019
ROUTE 620 (DUNBROOKE ROAD) IN ESSEX COUNTY IS NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Repairs to the road shoulders and drainage structures damaged during Tropical Storm Michael have been completed

July 1, 2019
ALL LANES ON I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Northbound traffic at Exit 133/Route 17 is getting by the multi-vehicle crash on the shoulder

June 28, 2019
MERRY POINT FERRY IN LANCASTER COUNTY OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIRS
Ferry service has been suspended through Saturday, June 29

June 28, 2019
PAVING WORK CONTINUES IN SALUDA IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Motorists may encounter daytime and overnight travel delays for single lane closures; All lanes will remain open during Fourth of July holiday travel period

June 27, 2019
ROUTE 632 (MT. OLIVE-COHOKE ROAD) IN KING WILLIAM REOPENS TO TRAFFIC
Crews finished repair to culvert over Acquinton Creek more than a month early

June 26, 2019
IMPROVED EXIT 118 INTERCHANGE, OVERPASS COMPLETE IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Project is finishing on budget and more than two months early; Redesigned I-95 entrance and exit ramps and replaced structurally deficient overpass

June 24, 2019
I-95 NORTHBOUND PAVING MOVES TO STAFFORD COUNTY
Northbound I-95 drivers can expect overnight lane closures near Exit 136/Centreport Parkway this week, Monday, June 24 through early Friday, June 28

June 20, 2019
EXPECT OVERNIGHT DELAYS AT DOWNING BRIDGE MONDAY, JUNE 24 - FRIDAY, JUNE 28
Route 360 over the Rappahannock River at Tappahannock will be reduced to a single lane for a routine, scheduled bridge inspection

June 19, 2019
ROUTE 201 (COURTHOUSE ROAD) NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Emergency project to repair Tropical Storm Michael damage is complete; Detour route was lifted this afternoon

June 18, 2019
VDOT TO INSTALL NEW SPEED LIMIT SIGNS AT TWO LOCATIONS ON ROUTE 207 IN CAROLINE COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
Afternoon drivers should be alert to the new posted speed limit

June 14, 2019
ELTHAM BRIDGE INSPECTION SET FOR JUNE 17-21
Expect single lane closures on Route 30 over the Pamunkey River between Town of West Point and New Kent County next week

June 14, 2019
DRIVERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR OVERNIGHT DELAYS ON ROUTE 17 BUSINESS AND ROUTE 33 THROUGH SALUDA BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 16
Expect intermittent single lane closures in the work zone Sunday – Thursday, 6 p.m. – 5:30 a.m., through Friday, June 28

June 14, 2019
MILLING AND PAVING WORK CONTINUES ON ROUTE 3 IN MATHEWS AND MIDDLESEX
Drivers should expect daytime delays on Route 3 between Route 33 and Route 198, near the Twigg Bridge over the Piankatank River, through Friday, June 21

June 10, 2019
RAIN POSTPONES ROAD WORK ON I-95 NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Full stoppages on Route 17 in Stafford also postponed tonight, double lane and ramp closures on I-95 for paving will start tomorrow night, June 11

June 10, 2019
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY PICKS UP AT RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER IN FREDERICKSBURG
Starting this week, area residents will see more construction workers, equipment and deliveries at river as work intensifies for I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing

June 10, 2019
ROUTE 620 (KISSINGER SPRINGS ROAD) NOW OPEN IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Project to replace bridge over Kissinger Mill Pond is complete

June 8, 2019
EXPECT DELAYS ON I-95 NORTHBOUND, COURTHOUSE ROAD IN STAFFORD COUNTY FOR CRASH
Crews are cleaning up spilled cargo of water bottles from tractor-trailer crash

June 7, 2019
I-95 NORTHBOUND PAVING CONTINUES IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Northbound I-95 drivers can expect overnight lane closures near Exit 126 on the evenings of Sunday, June 9 through Thursday, June 13

June 7, 2019
EXPECT OVERNIGHT DELAYS ON ROUTE 3 IN WHITE STONE
Route 3 will be reduced to a single lane near the Robert O. Norris Bridge on the evenings of Sunday, June 9 and Monday, June 10 for pavement marker installation

June 6, 2019
REMINDER: FULL TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 NORTHBOUND TONIGHT IN STAFFORD
Expect intermittent full traffic stops between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. Friday, June 7

June 6, 2019
Update: Rain postpones start of project until Wednesday, June 26OUTE 620 (DUNBROOKE ROAD) IN ESSEX COUNTY TO CLOSE JUNE 10 FOR REPAIRS
VDOT crews will repair road shoulders and drainage structures damaged during Tropical Storm Michael; A detour will be in place for an estimated 10 days

June 5, 2019
CANCELED : FULL TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 IN STAFFORD
I-95 southbound travelers can still expect delays with double lane closures between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.

June 4, 2019
REMINDER: FULL TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 NORTHBOUND IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Bridge beams will be placed for new Interstate 95 overpasses at Route 17; I-95 southbound travelers can expect delays, and Route 17 drivers can expect intermittent full traffic stops between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. nightly

June 3, 2019
REMINDER: EXPECT OVERNIGHT TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 IN STAFFORD JUNE 3-6 AND JUNE 10-13
Bridge beams will be placed for new Interstate 95 overpasses at Route 17; I-95 southbound travelers can expect delays, and Route 17 drivers can expect intermittent full traffic stops between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. nightly

June 3, 2019
OVERNIGHT ROAD WORK HEATS UP ON I-95 NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect double lane closures on I-95 for paving and Improve 95 projects starting tonight, June 3, through early Friday, June 7

June 3, 2019
MILLING AND PAVING WORK WILL BEGIN THIS WEEK ON ROUTE 3 IN MATHEWS AND MIDDLESEX
Drivers should expect daytime delays on Route 3 between Route 33 and Route 198, near the Twigg Bridge over the Piankatank River, for approximately two weeks

June 3, 2019
FINAL CONSTRUCTION WORK UNDERWAY AT EXIT 118 INTERCHANGE IN THORNBURG
Expect alternating, one-way traffic on Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) and Mallard Road in Spotsylvania County for several weeks with final tasks of the project

May 28, 2019
EXPECT OVERNIGHT TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 17 IN STAFFORD JUNE 3-6 AND JUNE 10-13
Bridge beams will be placed for new Interstate 95 overpasses at Route 17; I-95 southbound travelers can expect delays, and Route 17 drivers can expect intermittent full traffic stops between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. nightly

May 28, 2019
ANTICIPATE THE WAIT WITH OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES ON I-95 NEAR FREDERICKSBURG THIS WEEK
Expect double and single lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound for Improve 95 projects starting tonight, May 28

May 24, 2019
EXPECT DELAYS FOR PAVING WORK ON ROUTE 614 (HICKORY FORK ROAD) NEXT WEEK IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Travelers can expect daytime delays over the next two weeks, beginning Tuesday, May 28

May 21, 2019
MERRY POINT FERRY RESUMES SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
Crews have finished repairs to ferry vessel's engine; Ferry service will resume at 7 a.m. tomorrow

May 20, 2019
ROUTE 360 CLOSED IN RICHMOND COUNTY FOR CRASH, DOWNED UTILITY LINES
Road may be closed for extended period; Motorists should follow detour route and avoid area

May 19, 2019
ALL LANES ON ROUTE 3 CLOSED IN KING GEORGE COUNTY
All eastbound and westbound lanes are closed at Port Conway Road with a multi-vehicle crash

May 19, 2019
ALL LANES ON ROUTE 17 CLOSED IN CAROLINE COUNTY
All northbound and southbound lanes are closed near Mount Road with a crash

May 16, 2019
EXPECT BRIEF DELAYS TONIGHT ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND FOR BRIDGE REPAIR
Left lane of I-95 southbound will close at 6 p.m. near Exit 126/Spotsylvania for repair to deteriorated concrete on Route 17 overpass

May 15, 2019
ROUTE 3 PAVING IN TOWN OF WHITE STONE MOVES TO OVERNIGHT WORK
Resurfacing work near Robert O. Norris Bridge will resume on the evenings of Sunday, May 19 and Monday, May 20 to reduce congestion in work zone

May 14, 2019
BE ALERT FOR HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLE TRAFFIC IN RICHMOND COUNTY
Warning signs are posted on Route 3 near the county line, with additional signs posted at locations throughout the county to alert motorists to the presence of slow-moving traffic

May 13, 2019
ROUTE 632 (MT. OLIVE-COHOKE ROAD) IN KING WILLIAM CLOSING FOR REPAIRS MONDAY, MAY 20
Crews are repairing culvert over Acquinton Creek; Through traffic will be detoured through late July 2019

May 13, 2019
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO ENTER AND EXIT I-95 SOUTHBOUND AT EXIT 118 IN THORNBURG WILL BE ACTIVATED TOMORROW
Signal at the I-95 southbound on- and off-ramps in Spotsylvania County will be activated Tuesday, May 14

May 10, 2019
WYCHE ROAD OPENS ON NEW ALIGNMENT ON THURSDAY, MAY 16 IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Wyche Road traffic will shift onto a new alignment to let construction crews continue work building the redesigned Exit 140 interchange and Courthouse Road widening in Stafford

May 3, 2019
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO ENTER I-95 NORTHBOUND AT EXIT 118 IN THORNBURG WILL BE ACTIVATED NEXT WEEK
Signal at the intersection of Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road), Mallard Road and Dominion Raceway Avenue in Spotsylvania County will be activated Monday, May 6

May 3, 2019
EXPECT FULL TRAFFIC STOP ON ROUTE 17 NORTHBOUND AT I-95 NEXT WEEK
All lanes on Route 17 northbound in Stafford County will be stopped up to 30 minutes overnight on Wednesday, May 8

May 2, 2019
MERRY POINT FERRY IN LANCASTER COUNTY OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIRS
Ferry service has been suspended until further notice for engine repairs

May 1, 2019
ROUTE 622 (DIRT BRIDGE ROAD) NOW OPEN IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Crews completed emergency repairs today to restore road to through traffic between Route 3 (Greys Point Road) and Regent Road

May 1, 2019
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON PROJECT TO IMPROVE ROUTE 17 IN ESSEX COUNTY
Design public hearing will be held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 to share designs for SMART SCALE project to enhance safety and traffic flow along Route 17 at Tappahannock

April 29, 2019
I-95 WORK ZONES THIS WEEK NEAR FREDERICKSBURG AND NEW ON-RAMP OPENS WEDNESDAY AT EXIT 118 IN THORNBURG
Expect single lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound for Improve95 projects on Monday, April 29 through early Saturday, May 4

April 25, 2019
WORK BEGINS NEXT WEEK ON SPOTSWOOD FURNACE LANE IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Crews will hard surface the gravel portion of the roadway near River Road

April 24, 2019
NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND ON-RAMP OPENS AT EXIT 118 IN THORNBURG NEXT WEEK
Drivers will experience a temporary traffic pattern to enter I-95 northbound at Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) in Spotsylvania County starting Wednesday, May 1

April 24, 2019
VDOT SET TO INSTALL NEW SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON ROUTE 301 IN CAROLINE COUNTY ON APRIL 25
Drivers should be alert to the new 60 mph speed limit on Route 301 between just north of Route 608 to just south of Route 17

April 19, 2019
ROUTE 609 (SMOKEY ROAD) IN KING WILLIAM CLOSES APRIL 29 FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Crews will be replacing a structurally deficient bridge over Herring Creek; Motorists should follow posted detour route over estimated 12 weeks of work

April 17, 2019
ROUTE 660 (SORGHUM ROAD) IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC AFTER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Detour has been lifted after crews installed a new bridge over Mill Stream

April 15, 2019
I-95 LANE CLOSURES THIS WEEK IN FREDERICKSBURG
Expect single lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound for Improve95 projects on Monday, April 15 through early Friday, April 19

April 12, 2019
ALL LANES OF I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
All northbound traffic is stopped at mile marker 147 for multi-vehicle crash, just prior to Exit 148/Quantico Marine Corps Base

April 12, 2019
ANTIOCH ROAD AND KNIGHTS RUN ROAD REOPEN IN NORTHERN NECK
Emergency repair work to rebuild several state-maintained secondary roads following damage from Tropical Storm Michael are complete

April 9, 2019
REPAIR SCHEDULE SET FOR ROUTE 622 (DIRT BRIDGE ROAD) IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Road is expected to reopen to through traffic between Route 3 (Greys Point Road) and Regent Road by Wednesday, May 1

April 9, 2019
NEW SPEED LIMIT SET TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK ON A PORTION OF ROUTE 17 IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Drivers should be aware that the speed limit on a portion of Route 17 in Gloucester County will be changed from 55 mph to 60 mph beginning Monday, April 15

April 8, 2019
I-95 LANE CLOSURES THIS WEEK NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect double and single lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound for Improve95 projects on Monday, April 8 through early Saturday, April 13

April 4, 2019
ROUTE 622 (DIRT BRIDGE ROAD) CLOSED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Drainage pipe failure has closed road to through traffic between Route 3 (Greys Point Road) and Regent Road; Motorists should follow posted detour route

April 1, 2019
I-95 LANE CLOSURES NEAR FREDERICKSBURG
Expect double and single lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound for Improve95 projects starting tonight, April 1

March 29, 2019
EXPECT DAYTIME DELAYS ON ROUTE 218 FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Motorists can expect one-way, alternating traffic on Rt. 218 in Stafford and King George counties as crews install centerline rumble strips on April 1-12

March 27, 2019
NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND OFF-RAMP AT EXIT 118 IN THORNBURG OPENS TOMORROW
Traffic exiting I-95 northbound at Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) in Spotsylvania County will be shifted onto a new off-ramp starting Thursday, March 28

March 27, 2019
ROUTE 646 (TACKETTS MILL ROAD) NOW OPEN IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Emergency repairs following a drainage pipe failure last week are complete

March 25, 2019
I-95 WORK ZONES SCHEDULED IN THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA THIS WEEK
Expect lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound for Improve95 projects

March 22, 2019
ROUTE 646 (TACKETTS MILL ROAD) CLOSED IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Drainage pipe failure has closed road to through traffic between Dunbar and Heflin roads; Motorists should follow posted detour route

March 21, 2019
REPAIRS NEARLY COMPLETE ON TWO ROADS CLOSED BY TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL DAMAGE
Route 1350 (Hamlin Drive) in Stafford County will open on Friday, March 22 and Route 642 (Knights Run Road) in Northumberland County will reopen the week of April 1-5

March 18, 2019
NUMEROUS I-95 WORK ZONES THIS WEEK IN THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA
Expect daytime lane closures on I-95 northbound and overnight lane closures on I-95 southbound with various construction activities for Improve95 projects and maintenance work

March 12, 2019
NEW DATE FOR I-95 NORTHBOUND OFF-RAMP OPENING AT EXIT 118 IN THORNBURG
Traffic exiting I-95 northbound at Route 606 (Mudd Tavern Road) in Spotsylvania County will be shifted onto a new off-ramp starting Thursday, March 28

March 11, 2019
MULTIPLE I-95 WORK ZONES THIS WEEK IN THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA
Expect daytime and overnight lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound with ongoing construction activities or preliminary engineering work for Improve95 projects

March 7, 2019
ELTHAM BRIDGE INSPECTION SET FOR MARCH 11-15
Expect single lane closures on Route 30 over the Pamunkey River between Town of West Point and New Kent County next week

March 4, 2019
WORK ZONE WRAP-UP REVISED ON I-95 IN FREDERICKSBURG
Expect mostly daytime lane closures on I-95 northbound and overnight lane closures on I-95 southbound with ongoing construction activities or preliminary engineering work for several interstate projects

March 3, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: ROAD CONDITIONS MAY BE SLICK MONDAY MORNING
VDOT crews will mobilize at midnight to monitor for icy road conditions on Interstate 95 and across the Fredericksburg area as temperatures drop below freezing

March 1, 2019
FERRY ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SET TO BEGIN ON MONDAY, MARCH 4
Be alert for construction activity on Ferry Road and on Route 3 eastbound and westbound in the Ferry Farm area of Stafford County

March 1, 2019
EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS CONTINUE FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL
Route 642 (Knights Run Road) will remain closed until mid-March 2019; Reconstruction and repair continues on schedule for six additional roads in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula

Feb. 28, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: WINTRY MIX MAY AFFECT FRIDAY MORNING TRAVEL
VDOT crews will work overnight to patrol Interstate 95 and roads in the Fredericksburg area and western Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula for potentially slick conditions

Feb. 28, 2019
VDOT TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING FOR PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS AT THE I-95 SOUTHBOUND EXIT 126/SPOTSYLVANIA INTERCHANGE AND SOUTHPOINT PARKWAY
Public meeting to be held Tuesday, March 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Spotswood Elementary School in Spotsylvania County

Feb. 25, 2019
BRACE FOR MULTIPLE WORK ZONES THIS WEEK ON I-95 IN THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA
Expect daytime and overnight lane closures on I-95 northbound and southbound, including a full traffic stop early Tuesday, Feb. 26

Feb. 25, 2019
ROUTE 658 (MOUNT OLIVE ROAD) IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL SUMMER 2019
Construction will continue to build a replacement bridge over the North Anna River

Feb. 22, 2019
SUNNYBANK FERRY IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIRS
Ferry service has been suspended until further notice due to repairs needed to ferry’s cable system

Feb. 22, 2019
NEW WORK ZONE PATTERN STARTING SUNDAY NIGHT AT ROUTE 17 AND I-95 IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Inside left lane on Route 17 northbound and southbound will close at Exit 133/Falmouth in Stafford County beginning Sunday, Feb. 24 for construction of new Route 17 overpasses

Feb. 22, 2019
EXPECT DAYTIME TRAFFIC STOPS ON ROUTE 606 (MUDD TAVERN ROAD) NEAR I-95 IN SPOTSYLVANIA NEXT WEEK
Mudd Tavern Road traffic will be stopped up to 10 minutes at a time to allow crews to install traffic signal equipment starting Monday, Feb. 25

Feb. 22, 2019
EMERGENCY REPAIRS ALONG WESTBOUND ROUTE 360 IN WARSAW START NEXT WEEK
Crews will install a new pipe and repair the slope to reopen westbound lane by late May 2019

Feb. 21, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: CRASH CLOSES I-95 SOUTHBOUND JUST SOUTH OF EXIT 126/SPOTSYLVANIA
Delays will impact evening rush hour; Traffic getting by crash scene using the left shoulder

Feb. 20, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT:EXPECT WET PAVEMENT WITH ISOLATED SLICK SPOTS OVERNIGHT AND DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
Motorists urged to use caution if driving during the overnight and early morning hours

Feb. 20, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: ROADS REMAIN SLICK, SLUSHY OR SNOW COVERED
Drivers are advised to avoid travel until road and weather conditions improve

Feb. 20, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: SNOW, FREEZING RAIN TO AFFECT TRAVEL WEDNESDAY
Motorists are asked to avoid travel while storm is underway; Check 511Virginia for real-time road conditions before starting a trip

Feb. 19, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: VDOT CREWS READY FOR SNOW, FREEZING RAIN
Motorists are asked to plan travel around storm, and avoid travel while storm is underway; Check 511Virginia for real-time road conditions before starting a trip

Feb. 18, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: VDOT CREWS TO TREAT I-95 OVERNIGHT
Tanker trucks will apply a salt brine solution to Interstate 95 travel lanes and ramps in the Fredericksburg area starting at 8 p.m. tonight

Feb. 15, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: RAIN, LIGHT SNOW MAY LEAD TO SLIPPERY ROADS SATURDAY MORNING
VDOT crews are mobilizing at midnight to treat roads and bridges for hazardous conditions; Motorists planning to drive should use extra caution and reduce speed

Feb. 14, 2019
ROUTE 660 (SORGHUM ROAD) BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BEGINS FEB. 19 IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY
Installation of a new bridge will close Sorghum Road to through traffic at Mill Stream for approximately six weeks; Motorists should follow posted detour route

Feb. 13, 2019
NEW WORK ZONE PATTERN STARTING AT ROUTE 17 AND I-95 IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Inside left lane on Route 17 northbound and southbound will close at Exit 133/Falmouth in Stafford County beginning Monday, Feb. 25 for construction of new Route 17 overpasses

Feb. 6, 2019
ROUTE 222 (WEEMS ROAD) IN LANCASTER COUNTY NOW OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Road reopens following emergency repair to sinkhole, damaged road

Feb. 1, 2019
MOBILE OPERATION ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND IN CAROLINE COUNTY NEXT WEEK
Expect daytime double lane closures on I-95 southbound to allow crews to replace the reflective lens on the raised pavement markers starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4

Jan. 30, 2019
ROADS CLEAR, BUT ICY PATCHES POSSIBLE
Travelers should reduce their speed and drive with caution this morning as roads may be slick, especially on roads carrying lighter traffic, and on bridges, overpasses and ramps

Jan. 29, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING BEFORE IT STARTS SNOWING
Drivers urged to adjust travel with wintry mix expected to impact evening commute

Jan. 28, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: CREWS PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS AFTER MIDNIGHT
Motorists are encouraged to check 511Virgina before starting a trip to see real-time road conditions in their area; Plan to use additional caution or adjust travel plans as needed

Jan. 26, 2019
UPDATE: I-95 MOBILE POTHOLE REPAIR IN FREDERICKSBURG AREA ON SUNDAY, JAN. 27
Expect mobile single lane closures on I-95 southbound in Stafford, Spotsylvania and Caroline counties between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday

Jan. 25, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: MOBILE POTHOLE OPERATION ON I-95 TOMORROW
Expect alternating single lane closures on I-95 southbound to allow crews to repair potholes starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 until 2 p.m.

Jan. 22, 2019
I-95 TRAFFIC STOPS AT EXIT 140 IN STAFFORD OVERNIGHT
Crews will stop all I-95 northbound and southbound traffic up to 30 minutes at a time between midnight and 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22

Jan. 19, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: RAIN-SLICKED ROADS MAY BECOME ICY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, EVENING
VDOT crews are mobilizing at noon Sunday ahead of plummeting temperatures that could transform wet pavement into an icy surface; Travelers should plan to check 511Virginia before starting a trip

Jan. 17, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: LIGHT SNOW, WINTRY MIX MAY AFFECT TRAVEL THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING
VDOT crews and equipment will be staged and ready to treat and plow roads as needed; Motorists should check 511Virginia before starting a trip for real-time road conditions

Jan. 15, 2019
PUBLIC INVITED TO LEARN MORE, COMMENT ON I-95 NORTHBOUND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER CROSSING PROJECT
Join us for a public meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg

Jan. 15, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: ROAD CONDITIONS MAY BE ICY THIS MORNING
VDOT crews remain on duty to treat for any slick or hazardous road conditions from overnight refreezing in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula

Jan. 14, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: ROAD CONDITIONS IMPROVE, BUT EXPECT OVERNIGHT REFREEZE
Wet, slushy pavement expected to refreeze after sunset; Motorists are urged to use additional caution during the overnight and early morning hours

Jan. 14, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: CREWS NOW FOCUSING ON SECONDARY ROADS AND SUBDIVISION STREETS
I-95, primary roads and high-volume secondary roads are in clear to minor condition; Drivers are still encouraged to limit unnecessary travel to allow crews to make additional progress

Jan. 14, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: PLAN TO ADJUST TRAVEL BASED ON ROAD CONDITIONS, USE ADDITIONAL CAUTION
Overnight heavy snow, especially in Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, has led to partially-covered roads in those areas, with the potential for icy conditions districtwide

Jan. 13, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: VDOT CREWS PREPARING FOR ROAD SURFACES TO REFREEZE OVERNIGHT
Overnight, any melted snow and slush is expected to freeze, leading to icy and slick road conditions; Motorists are advised to continue delaying travel until after storm's end

Jan. 13, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: ROAD CONDITIONS IMPROVING, BUT MORE SNOW ON THE WAY
Motorists in affected areas should continue to delay travel until after the storm has ended, including the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and western Middle Peninsula

Jan. 13, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: MOTORISTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO STAY OFF THE ROADS DURING THE STORM
Many roads in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and western Middle Peninsula are snow-covered, with the heaviest snowfall still ahead for the region Sunday morning

Jan. 12, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: MOTORISTS ASKED TO REMAIN OFF THE ROAD DURING THE STORM
With snow now falling across large portions of the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and western Middle Peninsula, motorists are asked to stay off the roads for duration of storm

Jan. 12, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: DRIVERS URGED TO LIMIT TRAVEL WITH SNOW
Heavier snow is now falling and is expected to continue overnight into Sunday

Jan. 11, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: PLAN AHEAD FOR SNOW TO AFFECT WEEKEND TRAVEL
Motorists are asked to delay unnecessary travel and stay off the roads once snow begins; Check 511Virginia for real-time road conditions and traffic information

Jan. 9, 2019
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: VDOT CREWS TO PRE-TREAT I-95, PRIMARY ROADS AHEAD OF POTENTIAL WEEKEND STORM
Trucks will apply a salt brine solution to Interstate 95 travel lanes and ramps in the Fredericksburg area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10

Jan. 4, 2019
UPDATE ON EMERGENCY ROAD REPAIRS FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL
Reconstruction and repair continues on seven roads in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula

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