News Releases - Fredericksburg
Dec. 6, 2023
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS AT ROUTE 1 OVER SOUTH RIVER NEAR COMPLETION
All four lanes of Route 1 near the South River in Caroline County are expected to reopen to traffic by late Friday, Dec. 8
Dec. 1, 2023
LORD DELAWARE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROJECT BEGINS
Traffic on Route 33 over the Mattaponi River between the Town of West Point and King and Queen County will encounter single-lane closures through summer 2024
Nov. 29, 2023
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT COMPLETE ON ROUTE 218 IN STAFFORD AND KING GEORGE
Approximately 100 signs and pavement safety messages were installed over 21 miles
Nov. 27, 2023
95 EXPRESS LANES FREDERICKSBURG EXTENSION TO OPEN FINAL ACCESS POINTS
Nov. 21, 2023
ROUTE 14 IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY REDUCED TO ONE LANE NEXT WEEK FOR PIPE REPAIR
Starting Monday, Nov. 27, Route 14 near Route 621 (Bruington Road) will be reduced to one lane with a temporary signal controlling one-way traffic
Nov. 17, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND LOCAL LANES NOW FULLY OPEN IN FREDERICKSBURG
Route 3 traffic in Fredericksburg entering I-95 northbound now flows directly into local lanes, separated from through lanes across the Rappahannock River
Nov. 16, 2023
OPENING OF I-95 NORTHBOUND LOCAL LANES POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, NOV. 17
Route 3 traffic entering I-95 northbound in Fredericksburg will continue traveling in its current pattern until early Friday morning
Nov. 14, 2023
I-95 EXPANDS TO 12 LANES OVER THE RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER IN FREDERICKSBURG ON THURSDAY, NOV. 16
After 5 years of construction, work to improve I-95 is substantially complete ahead of Thanksgiving
Nov. 13, 2023
EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS ON I-95 NORTHBOUND TO REOPEN RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER BRIDGE IN FREDERICKSBURG
Starting at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 14, two-night work zone will begin to shift all northbound traffic into its final alignment, delivering additional capacity before Thanksgiving
Nov. 10, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD AT EXIT 140 (COURTHOUSE ROAD)
All lanes are closed for a tractor-trailer fire
Nov. 2, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD
All northbound lanes closed before exit 148 (Quantico) for a tractor trailer crash
Nov. 1, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND BRIDGE TO REOPEN AT RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER IN FREDERICKSBURG
Starting early Thursday, Nov. 16, all six northbound lanes spanning the river will open to traffic, delivering additional capacity before Thanksgiving
Oct. 23, 2023
I-95 SOUTHBOUND OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURES AT EXIT 133 (ROUTE 17) IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Starting at 11 p.m., crews with 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project will close both ramps to Route 17 each evening this week with detour to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) until 4 a.m.
Oct. 23, 2023
ROUTE 17 CLOSED IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
All northbound and southbound lanes are closed near the Pampa Road intersection for police activity
Oct. 23, 2023
BRIDGE WORK TO CLOSE ROUTE 621 (BRUINGTON ROAD) IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY STARTING NOV. 1
Traffic will be detoured for an estimated two months while crews address erosion at the bridge over Dogwood Fork
Oct. 19, 2023
EXPECT DELAYS ON WESTBOUND ROUTE 208 (COURTHOUSE ROAD) IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Emergency water system repair has closed a single lane of westbound Courthouse Road near Millgarden Drive
Oct. 18, 2023
COMMENT ON PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT AT BANKS FORD PARKWAY AND CELEBRATE VIRGINIA PARKWAY IN STAFFORD
Stop by a design public hearing scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6, or submit comments through an online survey, by email or by mail through Nov. 16
Oct. 16, 2023
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE AT ROUTE 1 AND MARKET STREET IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Additional turn lanes and through lanes were built to reduce congestion near an I-95 interchange, and new sidewalks and crosswalks enhance pedestrian safety
Oct. 16, 2023
I-95 SOUTH OFF-RAMPS AT EXIT 133 (ROUTE 17) CLOSED OVERNIGHT IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Starting at 11 p.m., both ramps to Route 17 will close each evening this week with detour to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) until 4 a.m.
Oct. 12, 2023
PAVING WORK TO CLOSE I-95 SOUTHBOUND REST AREA AT LADYSMITH OVERNIGHT
Resurfacing of the off-ramp will close the rest area in Caroline County from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on two evenings: Oct. 15-16 and Oct. 17-18
Oct. 11, 2023
GWYNN'S ISLAND BRIDGE ON-DEMAND OPENINGS FOR MARINE TRAFFIC RESUME NEXT WEEK
Starting Sunday, Oct. 15, the swing span bridge over Milford Haven in Mathews County will open at the request of watercraft, ending scheduled openings
Oct. 11, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD
All northbound lanes closed at mile marker 146 before exit 148 (Quanitco) for multiple vehicle crash; Traffic detours at exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Route 1 as alternate route
Oct. 2, 2023
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT COMPLETE AT ROUTE 206 AND ROUTE 218 IN KING GEORGE
Addition of a dedicated right turn lane alleviates congestion and reduces the crash risk
Sept. 28, 2023
ROUTE 301 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN KING GEORGE COUNTY
All southbound traffic is being detoured to Route 206 to Route 3 for emergency tree removal
Sept. 28, 2023
EXPECT DELAYS NEXT WEEK ON ROUTE 1 AT FALMOUTH BRIDGE
Routine bridge inspection will be underway with single lane closure over the Rappahannock River on Monday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 6
Sept. 27, 2023
DAYTIME PAVING WORK TO CLOSE I-95 NORTHBOUND REST AREA AT LADYSMITH ON MONDAY, OCT. 2 AND THURSDAY, OCT. 5
Resurfacing of the on- and off-ramps will close the rest area in Caroline County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for two days
Sept. 26, 2023
NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND OVERPASS IN STAFFORD OPENS TOMORROW MORNING
Route 17 southbound drivers seeking northbound I-95 will use the free-flowing loop ramp to overpass
Sept. 25, 2023
PAVING IN THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Travelers can expect overnight lane closures and a temporary rough ride as crews resurface the road and refresh lane markings
Sept. 22, 2023
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: WEEKEND STORM EXPECTED TO BRING HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS
Motorists should avoid travel during inclement weather, and check 511Virginia for real-time updates on road closures and high wind advisories on river crossings
Sept. 22, 2023
VDOT INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON SALEM CHURCH ROAD IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Take an online survey to provide feedback on existing travel on Salem Church Road between Route 3 and Harrison Road
Sept. 21, 2023
ROUTE 3 CLOSED IN MATHEWS COUNTY
All traffic is being directed to use alternate routes, after an earlier crash with downed utility poles and lines
Sept. 21, 2023
UPDATE: MINE ROAD AND BENCHMARK ROAD INTERSECTION TO CLOSE IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY OCT. 2-13
Mine Rd. and Benchmark Rd. will be closed to through traffic near the railroad crossing for a Kinder Morgan pipeline repair under permit
Sept. 21, 2023
NORTHERN NECK FERRIES SUSPEND SERVICE
Merry Point Ferry in Lancaster and Sunnybank Ferry in Northumberland will not operate this Friday-Saturday due to forecasted weather
Sept. 21, 2023
NEW I-95 NORTHBOUND OVERPASS OPENS NEXT WEEK WITH NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON ROUTE 17 IN STAFFORD
Signal timing will be adjusted with southbound Route 17 able to use the loop ramp to enter northbound I-95 starting early Wednesday, Sept. 27
Sept. 20, 2023
FALMOUTH (ROUTE 17) PARK AND RIDE COMMUTER LOT RESURFACING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 25 IN STAFFORD
Parking will be prohibited for 15 consecutive days while work is underway; Schedule updates posted to virginiadot.org/FredParkandRideResurfacing
Sept. 15, 2023
OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURES NEXT WEEK AT I-95 NORTH EXIT 133 (ROUTE 17) IN STAFFORD
On several evenings, the northbound I-95 off-ramp and the on-ramp will be closed after midnight for construction activities
Sept. 15, 2023
GORDON ROAD PARK AND RIDE COMMUTER LOT RESURFACING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18 IN SPOTSYLVANIA
The lot will remain open while work is underway; Schedule updates posted to virginiadot.org/FredParkandRideResurfacing
Sept. 13, 2023
EXPECT DAYTIME DELAYS ON NORRIS BRIDGE MONDAY, SEPT. 25-FRIDAY, OCT. 13
Route 3 will be reduced to one-way, alternating traffic between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on weekdays for the scheduled annual inspection of Norris Bridge
Sept. 7, 2023
EXTENDED LANE CLOSURE ON I-95 NORTHBOUND FOR EROSION REPAIR IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Northbound left lane will be closed north of exit 118 (Thornburg) at mile marker 119 for an estimated four weeks, starting Monday, Sept. 11
Sept. 6, 2023
I-95 SOUTHBOUND REST AREA AT LADYSMITH TO USE TEMPORARY RESTROOM FACILITIES SEPT. 12-13
Rest area building and parking will remain open as utility crews perform maintenance repairs to the water system over two days
Aug. 31, 2023
MINE ROAD PARK AND RIDE COMMUTER LOT RESURFACING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 12 IN STAFFORD
Parking will be prohibited for 15 consecutive days while work is underway; Schedule updates posted to virginiadot.org/FredParkandRideResurfacing
Aug. 30, 2023
MINE ROAD AND BENCHMARK ROAD INTERSECTION TO CLOSE IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY SEPT. 11-25
Mine Rd. and Benchmark Rd. will be closed to through traffic near the railroad crossing for a Kinder Morgan pipeline repair under permit
Aug. 24, 2023
ROUTE 17 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Crash blocking all southbound lanes near T.C. Walker Road intersection
Aug. 23, 2023
FREDERICKSBURG AREA PARK AND RIDE COMMUTER LOT RESURFACING BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
Parking will be prohibited for 15 consecutive days at most lots when work is underway; Schedule updates posted to virginiadot.org/FredParkandRideResurfacing
Aug. 18, 2023
TRAFFIC SHIFTS NEXT WEEK ON LADYSMITH ROAD NEAR ROUTE 1 IN CAROLINE
Second traffic shift this month for Ladysmith Road widening project is scheduled to occur on Thursday, Aug. 24, near the Route 1 intersection
Aug. 18, 2023
TRAFFIC TO SHIFT MONDAY ON ROUTE 1 AT SOUTH RIVER IN CAROLINE COUNTY
Reduced traffic in northbound lanes will be shifted to southbound lanes as crews continue construction to rehabilitate bridge
Aug. 16, 2023
Aug. 16, 2023
GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN CELEBRATES OPENING OF 95 EXPRESS LANES FREDERICKSBURG EXTENSION
Aug. 11, 2023
ROUTE 1 PAVING IN STAFFORD COUNTY BEGINS SUNDAY, AUG. 13
Travelers can expect overnight lane closures on Route 1 between Layhill Road and the Potomac Creek bridge in the Centreport Parkway area
Aug. 11, 2023
BESTLAND ROAD REOPENS IN ESSEX COUNTY AT DRAGON RUN
VDOT state forces bridge crew completed a major bridge rehabilitation project today that replaced the bridge's deck with a concrete slab structure on concrete abutments and concrete piles.
Aug. 8, 2023
ROUTE 1 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD
Northbound Route 1 traffic detours at Route 8900 (Centreport Parkway), where motorists can access Interstate 95 northbound as an alternate route
Aug. 8, 2023
MAJOR TRAFFIC SHIFT ON LADYSMITH ROAD IN CAROLINE COUNTY BEGINS MONDAY, AUG. 14
Traffic will be shifted to the new road alignment as work advances to widen the two-lane road to four lanes from I-95 to Route 1
Aug. 4, 2023
EXPECT OVERNIGHT DELAYS NEXT WEEK FOR BRIDGE WORK AT ROUTE 17 OVER I-95 IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Final set of bridge beams to be set over I-95 travel lanes as crews progress toward Feb. 2024 completion of new, wider Route 17 (Mills Drive) overpass
Aug. 4, 2023
ROUTE 610 PAVING IN STAFFORD COUNTY BEGINS TUESDAY, AUG. 8
Travelers can expect overnight lane closures and a temporary rough ride between Mine Road and Joshua Road as crews resurface the road and refresh lane markings
Aug. 4, 2023
ROUTE 629 (JACKS CREEK ROAD) CULVERT REPLACEMENT BEGINS MONDAY, AUG. 21 IN KING WILLIAM
Jacks Creek Road will be closed for approximately five months with a posted detour
Aug. 4, 2023
ROUTE 621 (NORTH TIDWELLS ROAD) BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BEGINS MONDAY, AUG. 14 IN WESTMORELAND
North Tidwells Rd. will be closed for approximately five months with a posted detour
July 31, 2023
FULL TRAFFIC STOPS OVERNIGHT THIS WEEK ON I-95 IN STAFFORD
Construction for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension requires nightly double lane closures, with full intermittent stops between midnight and 3 a.m.
July 31, 2023
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO BEGIN ON ROUTE 218 IN STAFFORD AND KING GEORGE
Starting in August, motorists may encounter daytime delays on Route 218 between Route 604 and Route 206 as crews replace and install new signs, pavement messages and flashing beacon signage
July 28, 2023
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS NEXT WEEK ON ROUTE 3 AND ORANGE PLANK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN SPOTSYLVANIA
Modifying intersection and traffic signals to enhance safety
July 27, 2023
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON ROUTE 17 NORTH IN STAFFORD AT I-95 SOUTH OFF-RAMP
All I-95 southbound traffic exiting to Route 17 northbound will be directed by a new traffic signal at the end of the off-ramp beginning early Thursday, Aug. 3
July 23, 2023
MARINE OPENINGS SUSPENDED AT GWYNN'S ISLAND BRIDGE IN MATHEWS
Crews are assessing damage to a part essential to opening the bridge's movable swing span; No impact to vehicle traffic on Route 223 (Old Ferry Road)
July 21, 2023
95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension to Open in August
Travelers will be able to use the new 10 miles of 95 Express Lanes; remaining new access points to open late 2023
July 20, 2023
EXPECT OVERNIGHT DELAYS AT GWYNN'S ISLAND BRIDGE IN MATHEWS COUNTY NEXT WEEK
Intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 minutes for vehicle traffic between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. overnight for repair work
July 18, 2023
JONES CREEK LANDING DOCK CLOSING TODAY IN RICHMOND COUNTY
Dock at the end of Route 638 will close today, July 18 for public safety
July 8, 2023
OPENINGS RESUME FOR MARINE TRAFFIC AT GWYNN'S ISLAND BRIDGE
Scheduled marine openings will resume at 11 a.m. today at the Route 223 bridge over Milford Haven in Mathews County
July 7, 2023
PAVING BEGINS NEXT WEEK ON ROUTE 3 NEAR NORRIS BRIDGE
Overnight delays are possible with Route 3 reduced to a single lane on Middlesex side
July 7, 2023
UPDATE: ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON HOOD DRIVE IN SPOTSYLVANIA TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JULY 18
Hood Drive will be limited to northbound through traffic only through June 2024; Southbound traffic will be detoured along Courthouse Road and Route 1
July 6, 2023
EXPECT OVERNIGHT DELAYS ON ROUTE 223 AT GWYNN'S ISLAND IN MATHEWS
Intermittent traffic stops up to 30 minutes possible for vehicle traffic between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. overnight, and Friday evening into Saturday morning, as crews work to repair the bridge's swing span
July 5, 2023
GWYNN'S ISLAND BRIDGE CLOSED TO MARINE TRAFFIC
Scheduled marine openings have been suspended at Route 223 bridge over Milford Haven in Mathews County until further notice with swing span in locked position
July 5, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN STAFFORD AT EXIT 136 (CENTREPORT PARKWAY)
All northbound lanes closed for a multi-vehicle crash; Expect major travel delays through AM rush
June 30, 2023
WARE HOUSE ROAD SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY PUBLIC MEETING ON TUESDAY, JULY 18 IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Take the online survey through July 28 or attend an in-person information meeting from 5 – 7 p.m. at T.C. Walker Education Center
June 30, 2023
ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON HOOD DRIVE IN SPOTSYLVANIA BEGINS MONDAY, JULY 10
Hood Drive will be limited to northbound through traffic only through June 2024; Southbound traffic will be detoured along Courthouse Road and Route 1
June 29, 2023
PRIM ROAD REOPENS IN KING GEORGE COUNTY AT MATTOX CREEK
VDOT state forces bridge crew completed a major bridge rehabilitation project today that replaced the bridge's beams, deck and rail
June 27, 2023
EXPECT DELAYS ON ROUTE 208 IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY TOMORROW AND THURSDAY
Alternating lane closures between Lanes Corner Road and Bradley Lane between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as crews replace a pipe underneath the road
June 26, 2023
I-95 SOUTHBOUND LOCAL LANES CLOSED IN STAFFORD NEAR ROUTE 17 INTERCHANGE
Through travel lanes remain open; Southbound traffic approaching exit 133 seeking exit 130 (Route 3) will need to use an alternate interchange
June 21, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED ROUTE 17 BUSINESS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Join us from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 at Gloucester County Public Library Main Street Branch to learn more about projects to modify access at two intersections
June 13, 2023
EMERGENCY PIPE REPLACEMENT BEGINS TOMORROW ON TAVERN RUN ROAD IN WESTMORELAND
Road will be closed at Newtons Mill Run for an estimated three weeks; drivers should follow posted detour
June 6, 2023
RECONSTRUCTIVE PAVEMENT WORK TO BEGIN ON GUINEA ROAD IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Starting Monday, June 12, pavement work will begin to strengthen the road’s travel surface; motorists may encounter one-way alternating traffic
June 5, 2023
NEW PARK & RIDE COMMUTER LOT NOW OPEN IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Nearly 700 additional parking spaces now available for ridesharing at the intersection of Route 1 and Commonwealth Drive, near the exit 126 Interstate 95 interchange
June 2, 2023
ROUTE 17 IN STAFFORD: OVERNIGHT TRAFFIC STOPS AND LANE CLOSURES STARTING MONDAY, JUNE 5
Crews will stop traffic intermittently to place beams for a new overpass spanning Route 17 that will carry future Interstate 95 northbound local lanes
May 25, 2023
MAJOR TRAFFIC SHIFT ON LADYSMITH ROAD IN CAROLINE COUNTY NOW WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
Traffic will be shifted to the new road alignment as work advances to widen the two-lane road to four lanes from I-95 to Route 1
May 22, 2023
FULL TRAFFIC STOPS AND RAMP CLOSURES ON I-95
This week, overnight travelers with destinations outside the Fredericksburg area are encouraged to seek alternate routes to avoid delays ahead of Memorial Day weekend
May 19, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED ON HARRISON ROAD INTERSECTION PROJECT IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Take the online survey through June 26 or attend the in-person design public hearing from 5-7 p.m. June 15 at the Salem Church regional library branch
May 19, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA
All northbound lanes closed before exit 126 (Spotsylvania) for a vehicle crash
May 3, 2023
MAJOR TRAFFIC SHIFT ON LADYSMITH ROAD IN CAROLINE COUNTY SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
Traffic will be shifted to the new road alignment as work advances to widen the two-lane road to four lanes from I-95 to Route 1
May 1, 2023
IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY ON I-95 NORTHBOUND BRIDGE OVER RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
Crews will repair original interstate bridge while it is closed to traffic for construction of the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project
May 1, 2023
ROUTE 603 (LOMBARDY ROAD) IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY OPENS AFTER MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Work to improve structure over Tastine Creek is complete ahead of schedule
April 28, 2023
UPDATE: BRIDGE AT GWYNN'S ISLAND TO REOPEN TO MARINE TRAFFIC MAY 8
Additional time required to prepare movable bridge to resume scheduled daily openings at Milford Haven in Mathews County
April 28, 2023
HIGH WIND ADVISORY POSTED AT NORRIS BRIDGE
High-profile vehicles such as tractor-trailers, box trucks, and large vans and SUVs are advised to not cross bridge
April 27, 2023
COOL WATER DRIVE IN CAROLINE COUNTY REOPENS TO TRAFFIC FIVE MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
New, wider bridge over Polecat Creek now open after emergency closure last year
April 20, 2023
DAYTIME MCBRYANT ROAD ACCESS CLOSING IN CAROLINE COUNTY MAY 1-4
Motorists should follow posted detour between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. as crews replace a pipe underneath the road
April 17, 2023
ROUTE 17 BUSINESS CLOSED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
All traffic being detoured to Route 17 and Route 33 after crash with downed utility pole and lines in Saluda area
April 14, 2023
I-95 NORTH EXIT 133 (ROUTE 17) OFF-RAMP OVERNIGHT CLOSURES IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Off-ramp to Route 17 will close overnight Sunday, April 16 with detour to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
April 13, 2023
ROUTE 1 CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA
All northbound and southbound lanes are closed near Arcadia Road intersection, south of Route 606 (Morris Road/Mudd Tavern Road) in the Thornburg area
April 6, 2023
ROUTE 625 BRIDGE REPAIR BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 17 IN KING GEORGE COUNTY
Road will be closed at Mattox Creek for about six weeks; Drivers should follow posted detour
April 5, 2023
BRIDGE AT GWYNN'S ISLAND TO REOPEN TO MARINE TRAFFIC IN MAY
Bridge will open at six scheduled times a day on a temporary basis as repair work to improve bridge's mechanical and electric systems continues
April 4, 2023
DAYTIME LAWYERS ROAD ACCESS CLOSING AT COURTHOUSE ROAD IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY APRIL 10-13
Motorists should follow posted detour along Fenton Road to travel between Courthouse Road and Lawyers Road between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. as crews replace a pipe underneath the road
March 27, 2023
BRIDGE AT GWYNN'S ISLAND TO REOPEN TO MARINE TRAFFIC IN APRIL
Bridge will open at six scheduled times a day on a temporary basis as repair work to improve bridge's mechanical and electric systems continues
March 23, 2023
ROUTE 1 REDUCED TO TWO LANES AT BRIDGE OVER SOUTH RIVER IN CAROLINE COUNTY STARTING NEXT WEEK
Construction advancing ahead of schedule to repair and rehabilitate structure in Ladysmith
March 22, 2023
ROUTE 628 BRIDGE OVER MATTAPONI RIVER CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR AT KING AND QUEEN, KING WILLIAM LINE
Dorrell Road/Spring Cottage Road closed to through traffic at the bridge today for motorist safety, with a temporary detour in place
March 21, 2023
ROUTE 603 (LOMBARDY ROAD) IN KING AND QUEEN COUNTY WILL CLOSE NEXT WEEK FOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Starting Monday, March 27, the road will close for approximately two months to improve structure over Tastine Creek
March 20, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED ROUTE 17 AND WOODS CROSS ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN GLOUCESTER
Join us from 5 – 7 p.m. on Monday, March 27 at Petsworth Elementary School to learn more about the project to modify the intersection to improve safety
March 17, 2023
SHOULDER WIDENING BEGINS NEXT WEEK IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Slight widening of road shoulders on Kellogg Mill Road ahead of resurfacing later this year seeks to reduce crash risk
March 16, 2023
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON PROPOSED ROUTE 360 ROAD DIET IN TOWN OF WARSAW
Take the online survey through April 28, or join us for an in-person public hearing from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 at 150 Court Circle in Warsaw
March 16, 2023
CSX RAIL REPAIR WORK TO CLOSE TWO ROADS IN CAROLINE COUNTY
Route 656 (Colemans Mill Road) will be closed to through traffic March 20-21; Route 601 (Penola Road) will be closed to through traffic March 22-23
March 16, 2023
SPRING IS NEAR, AND A BUSY I-95 CONSTRUCTION SEASON IS HERE
Interstate travelers in the Fredericksburg area should stay alert for slower-moving trucks entering and exiting highway work zones in the I-95 median
March 14, 2023
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON EXIT 126 AREA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Three projects are breaking ground near the I-95 interchange to promote safety and add new travel lanes, and will install sidewalk and pedestrian crossings
March 10, 2023
FLASHING YELLOW ARROWS COMING TO INTERSECTION NEAR STAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Beginning Monday, March 13, drivers will see flashing yellow arrows installed for side street traffic turning onto Route 1 from Enon Road, Cranes Corner Road
March 9, 2023
FIRE DAMAGES TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON ROUTE 208 (COURTHOUSE ROAD) AT MILLGARDEN DRIVE IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Expect delays near the intersection as crews direct traffic until further notice
March 9, 2023
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT AT ROUTE 206 (DAHLGREN ROAD) and ROUTE 218
A right turn lane will be built to alleviate congestion and reduce the risk of crashes at the King George County intersection
Feb. 27, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
All northbound lanes closed for a crash north of exit 118 (Thornburg) at mile marker 125, near Route 17 (Mills Drive) overpass
Feb. 19, 2023
ROUTE 17 AND ROUTE 360 INTERSECTION CLOSED IN TAPPAHANNOCK
Detour in place until traffic signals can be repaired after crash early this morning
Feb. 15, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND OFF-RAMP CLOSED AT EXIT 136 (CENTERPORT PARKWAY)
Northbound I-95 travelers must use exit 133 (Route 17) or exit 140 (Courthouse Road) in Stafford County depending on their destination
Feb. 14, 2023
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS TO WIDEN MUDD TAVERN ROAD IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Project will add capacity in the Thornburg area between Route 1 and Interstate 95, build a parallel secondary access road and two roundabouts, and improve pedestrian and bicyclist accommodations
Feb. 13, 2023
PROJECT TO IMPROVE ROUTE 1 BRIDGE OVER SOUTH RIVER IN CAROLINE COUNTY WILL BEGIN THIS WEEK
Contractor will begin mobilizing equipment and crews to repair and rehabilitate structure in Ladysmith area
Feb. 11, 2023
FREDERICKSBURG DISTRICT: VDOT PREPARING FOR POTENTIAL WINTRY MIX SUNDAY MORNING
Trucks will be staged along I-95 in the Fredericksburg area to address any slick spots that may develop, especially on bridges, ramps and overpasses
Feb. 10, 2023
ROUTE 605 (BALLS NECK ROAD) TO OPEN AND ROUTE 604 (INDIAN VALLEY ROAD) TO CLOSE IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
Starting Monday, Feb. 20, Balls Neck Road will open and Indian Valley Road will close for approximately two months
Feb. 3, 2023
ROUTE 223 BRIDGE OVERNIGHT CLOSURES FEB. 26-27 AND MARCH 7-8 AT GWYNN'S ISLAND IN MATHEWS
No vehicle traffic to cross bridge between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. during two overnight closures as crews replace center bearing for movable bridge over Milford Haven
Jan. 30, 2023
TEMPORARY BRIDGE WILL BE INSTALLED TO REOPEN MONROE BAY CIRCLE IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Starting next month, bridge crews will begin work to reopen road by late March 2023
Jan. 25, 2023
I-95 NORTHBOUND CLOSED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY
All northbound lanes are blocked with a crash involving multiple vehicles near exit 118 (Thornburg)
Jan. 20, 2023
EXPECT DELAYS ON ROUTE 17 BUSINESS (WARRENTON ROAD) IN STAFFORD
Southbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane between Heartfields Lane and Washington Street during daytime hours for about two weeks
Jan. 17, 2023
I-95 NORTH TEMPORARY OFF-RAMP TO EXIT 133 (ROUTE 17) CLOSING OVERNIGHT FOR REPAIR AFTER VEHICLE FIRE
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 18, ramp will close between midnight and 3 a.m. pavement repair
Jan. 12, 2023
BESTLAND ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BEGINS MONDAY, JAN. 23 IN ESSEX COUNTY
Road will be closed at Dragon Run for about five months, drivers should follow posted detour
Jan. 9, 2023
95 EXPRESS LANES WORK CONTINUES THIS WINTER
Overnight full traffic stops are planned this week on I-95 northbound and southbound near exit 133 (Route 17) and exit 140 (Courthouse Road)
Jan. 6, 2023
OVERNIGHT ROUTE 3 WESTBOUND RAMP TO CLOSE IN FERRY FARM AREA OF STAFFORD
Traffic will detour 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly next week starting Sunday, Jan. 8 for crews to repair joints on the ramp
Jan. 5, 2023
ROUTE 658 (MONROE BAY CIRCLE) REMAINS CLOSED NEW DETOUR POSTED
The road will remain closed until further notice, follow new detour in place
Jan. 5, 2023
DEMOLITION OF I-95 NORTHBOUND OFF-RAMP BRIDGE WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Expect overnight delays on Route 17 for several weeks starting Sunday, Jan. 8 as crews begin to remove the former I-95 overpass as part of I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project
Jan. 4, 2023
NEW AMERICAN LEGION ROAD OVERPASS OPENS THURSDAY IN STAFFORD
95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project demolished and rebuilt the overpass in nine months, providing a wider two-lane span with shoulders
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