Dec. 22, 2022
MOTORISTS BE AWARE OF BLACK ICE, TREES IN ROADWAY
Wet roads have potential to freeze as temperatures fall rapidly

Dec. 15, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS MONITORING ROADS FOR SLICK SPOTS
Watch for icy conditions during morning commutes

Dec. 14, 2022
TOTTEN TAPPED TO SERVE AS RICHMOND DISTRICT ENGINEER
Long-time employee brings 34 years of engineering experience to job

Dec. 12, 2022
VDOT COMPLETES EXIT RAMP LANE ADDITION AT I-95 SOUTH RAMP TO ARTHUR ASHE BOULEVARD (EXIT 78) IN RICHMOND
Project started in early 2022

Dec. 7, 2022
ALL LANES OF I-85 NORTH NEAR SOUTH HILL CLOSED DUE TO TRACTOR-TRAILER CRASH
Full closure expected through evening commute, diversion in place

Dec. 6, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING SET DEC. 13 ON I-64 WIDENING PROJECT
Entire plan includes adding two lanes and shoulders between Richmond, Williamsburg

Nov. 30, 2022
RAMP FROM N. BELVIDERE STREET NORTH TO I-95 SOUTH TO CLOSE FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
N. Belvidere Street southbound ramp to I-95 south to reopen to traffic

Nov. 7, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING PLANNED IN ASHLAND NOVEMBER 15 ON NORTHERN SECTION OF FALL LINE TRAIL
Project will connect Hanover, Henrico

Nov. 2, 2022
ALL LANES OF I-95 SOUTH, ALONG WITH THE BELVIDERE STREET BRIDGE, ARE CLOSED DUE TO CRASH
Drivers should plan alternate routes and expect delays

Oct. 28, 2022
VDOT COMPLETES INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT PATTERSON AVENUE AND PARHAM ROAD
Project will improve safety and capacity

Oct. 26, 2022
VDOT TO HOST “HIGHWAY HEROES” EVENT NOV. 5
Public invited for responder vehicle touch-a-truck

Oct. 14, 2022
RAMP FROM N. BELVIDERE STREET SOUTH TO I-95 SOUTH TO CLOSE FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Drivers should follow the posted detour route

Oct. 14, 2022
ALL WESTBOUND LANES CLOSED ON I-64 WEST IN GOOCHLAND DUE TO MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH
Drivers should use alternate routes and expect delays.

Sept. 30, 2022
VDOT CREWS RESPONDING TO HURRICANE IAN
Drainage structures cleaned, emergency crews on standby, bridge wind speeds monitored

Sept. 14, 2022
NEW NOTTOWAY RIVER BRIDGE REOPENS WITH THREE MORE FEET FOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC
New structure located at the Brunswick/Dinwiddie County lines

Sept. 7, 2022
BRIDGE OVER I-95 ON ASHCAKE ROAD (ROUTE 657) IN HANOVER COUNTY TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Motorists should the posted detour route

Aug. 9, 2022
CENTER LINE RUMBLE STRIPS COMING SOON TO ROUTES IN BRUNSWICK, DINWIDDIE, LUNENBURG, MECKLENBURG, NOTTOWAY
Project expected to enhance safety

Aug. 5, 2022
VDOT COMPLETES TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION PROJECT ON ROUTE 250 CORRIDOR IN HENRICO/GOOCHLAND
Project will enhance driver experience, reduce fuel usage and emissions

July 29, 2022
VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN PRINCE GEORGE
Public invited to learn about proposed turn lane construction at August 10 meeting

July 28, 2022
VDOT TO HOLD “PARDON OUR DUST” MEETING ON ASHCAKE ROAD (ROUTE 657) OVER I-95 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN HANOVER
Project will extend the lifetime of the bridge

June 27, 2022
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT COMPLETE ON PATRICK HENRY HIGHWAY (ROUTE 360) IN AMELIA COUNTY
Project adds enhanced visibility and safety

June 23, 2022
DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACTORS FINISH WORK IN RICHMOND, CULPEPER DISTRICTS
Crews collected 2 million cubic yards of trees and debris felled by Jan. 3 snow storm

June 22, 2022
VDOT TO HOST ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING ON STAPLES MILL ROAD (ROUTE 33) SMALL AREA PLAN IN HENRICO
Register now at bit.ly/StaplesMillMeeting2

June 7, 2022
VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT IN DINWIDDIE
Public invited to learn about proposed roundabout at June 14 meeting

April 27, 2022
VDOT COMPLETES INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT I-95 AND MAURY STREET IN RICHMOND
Project improves safety and the flow of traffic

April 26, 2022
HUGUENOT TRAIL (ROUTE 711) TO CLOSE IN POWHATAN FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Drivers should follow posted detour routes

April 19, 2022
VDOT TO HOLD LOCATION PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FALL LINE TRAIL
Public invited to give input on proposed location and alignment refinements

April 6, 2022
CENTER LINE RUMBLE STRIPS COMING SOON TO ROUTES IN CHARLES CITY, GOOCHLAND AND PRINCE GEORGE COUNTIES
Six routes to receive rumble strips for enhanced safety

April 5, 2022
VDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON PROPOSED DOG BONE ROUNDABOUT IN PRINCE GEORGE
Public invited to learn how to use roundabout at April 19 meeting

April 1, 2022
VDOT INVITES CITIZENS TO PROVIDE INPUT ON FIVE PROJECT PIPELINE STUDIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Take surveys through April 22; more at VAProjectPipeline.org

March 11, 2022
PREPARE FOR MIXED WEATHER EVENT SATURDAY
Crews gearing up for heavy rain, high winds and overnight refreeze

March 7, 2022
RAMP FROM LABURNUM AVENUE (ROUTE 197) TO I-64 WEST TO CLOSE IN CITY OF RICHMOND FOR BRIDGE REHABILITATION
Closure expected to last through November; drivers should follow posted detour routes

Feb. 13, 2022
PRECIPITATION ONGOING; WATCH FOR POTENTIAL REFREEZE ON ROADS
Crews on the lookout for slick conditions ahead of Monday commute

Feb. 12, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER
Pretreating complete; snow on the way

Feb. 11, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS PRETREATING AHEAD OF EXPECTED WEEKEND WINTER WEATHER
Major district routes will be treated today

Jan. 29, 2022
COLD CONDITIONS IN RICHMOND DISTRICT SATURDAY MORNING; CREWS ON THE MOVE
Most district roads in clear to minor condition; slick spots possible

Jan. 28, 2022
CREWS PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER TO BEGIN IN RICHMOND DISTRICT
Pretreating complete; snow on the way

Jan. 27, 2022
PRETREATING BEGINS FOR ANOTHER WEEKEND STORM IN RICHMOND DISTRICT
Major district routes will be treated today

Jan. 26, 2022
TRAFFIC IMPACTS COMPLETE AT I-64 AND AIRPORT DRIVE IN HENRICO COUNTY
Project adds safety and efficiency near major airport access hub

Jan. 22, 2022
COLD CONDITIONS, SNOW COVERED ROADS IN RICHMOND DISTRICT SATURDAY MORNING
Use caution if travel is essential

Jan. 21, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS PREPARE FOR ADDITIONAL WINTER WEATHER FRIDAY NIGHT
Drivers encouraged to check forecast, conditions before travel Friday and Saturday

Jan. 21, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS MONITORING ROADS FOR SLICK SPOTS
Watch for icy conditions during morning commutes

Jan. 20, 2022
LIMIT EVENING TRAVEL IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA TODAY; SLICK CONDITIONS POSSIBLE
Crews addressing today’s weather and watching Friday forecasts

Jan. 19, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT PREPARES FOR MORE WINTER WEATHER
Crews pretreating ahead of forecasted precipitation

Jan. 17, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR PAVEMENT REFREEZE MONDAY NIGHT
Use caution during evening commute

Jan. 17, 2022
ICY CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN RICHMOND DISTRICT MONDAY MORNING
Delay travel until temperatures rise Monday

Jan. 16, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ICY CONDITIONS THROUGH THE NIGHT
Drivers are encouraged to delay travel overnight as icy conditions may be present

Jan. 16, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS TACKLE WINTER PRECIPITATION
Drivers are encouraged to delay travel Sunday

Jan. 16, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS MOBILIZED AHEAD OF STORM
Crews are on standby across the district to address slick conditions

Jan. 15, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT PRETREATMENT COMPLETE; CREWS READY FOR SUNDAY’S WEATHER
Pretreatment operations complete, crews will mobilize Sunday ahead of forecasted precipitation

Jan. 13, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT READY FOR MORE WINTER WEATHER THIS WEEKEND
Crews pretreating, mobilizing ahead of forecasted precipitation

Jan. 11, 2022
CREWS BEGIN MAJOR DEBRIS CLEANUP OPERATION ON I-64
Heavy equipment will remove thousands of fallen trees between Shadwell and Short Pump

Jan. 11, 2022
VDOT TO HOST ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING ON STAPLES MILL ROAD (ROUTE 33) SMALL AREA PLAN IN HENRICO
Register now at http://bit.ly/StaplesMillMeeting1

Jan. 7, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS WATCHING FOR PAVEMENT REFREEZE FRIDAY NIGHT
Use caution during evening commute

Jan. 7, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT CREWS WATCH FOR BLACK ICE FRIDAY MORNING
Use caution until temperatures rise

Jan. 6, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT READY FOR MORE WINTER WEATHER THURSDAY NIGHT
Crews pretreating, mobilizing ahead of additional snow

Jan. 5, 2022
RICHMOND DISTRICT ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE WINTER WEATHER THURSDAY
Crews, equipment and materials stand ready for snow

Jan. 3, 2022
VDOT CREWS TACKLING BLACK ICE MONDAY NIGHT
Drivers should avoid overnight travel as temps drop

Jan. 3, 2022
VDOT RICHMOND DISTRICT READY FOR SHIFT TO SNOW
Residents urged to avoid travel if possible, stay aware of forecast

Jan. 2, 2022
VDOT RICHMOND DISTRICT READY FOR MONDAY SNOW EVENT
Crews preparing equipment, will report early Monday morning

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