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2020 News Releases - Statewide

Dec. 30, 2020
Elizabeth River Crossings Sale to Abertis Infraestructuras Finalized

Dec. 22, 2020
VIDEOS, PODCASTS AND NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHT INTERSTATE 81 IMPROVEMENTS

Dec. 15, 2020
WINTER STORM TO BRING ICE, SNOW, RAIN AND WIND TO VIRGINIA
Monitor local conditions; Storm expected to hit the Commonwealth early Wednesday

Dec. 10, 2020
INTERSTATE 81 ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO HOLD VIRTUAL MEETING DECEMBER 11

Dec. 10, 2020
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COVID-19 UPDATE

Dec. 7, 2020
VDOT’S NEW BEAUTIFY VIRGINIA PROGRAM AIMS TO KEEP ROADWAYS LITTER-FREE
New initiative invites Virginia businesses to sponsor litter clean-ups throughout the state

Nov. 9, 2020
VDOT RECOGNIZES NATIONAL TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AWARENESS WEEK
Slow down and move over to keep emergency personnel safe

Nov. 6, 2020
READY, SET, SNOW: VDOT STANDS READY FOR WINTER WEATHER
$211 million budget, staff, materials and equipment prepped

Oct. 29, 2020
VIRGINIA LAUNCHES LARGEST INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT IN COMMONWEALTH'S HISTORY
Governor Northam, state and regional leaders kick off $3.8 billion Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project

Oct. 26, 2020
PUBLIC FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON PROPOSED SOLUTIONS FOR THE INTERSTATE 64/664 CORRIDOR
Provide input online in the second round of public engagement

Oct. 22, 2020
STUDY EXAMINES MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO ADDRESS I-495 AMERICAN LEGION BRIDGE CONGESTION, RELIABILITY

Oct. 20, 2020
INTERSTATE 81 ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET VIRTUALLY OCTOBER 23

Oct. 9, 2020
SECOND PHASE OF VIRGINIA COMMUTER SURVEY IS LIVE
Virginia transportation agencies aim to capture COVID-19 work-travel data

Sept. 24, 2020
VDOT COMPLETES EIGHT RAMP EXTENSION PROJECTS ALONG I-81 CORRIDOR

Sept. 18, 2020
VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS, NOT LITTER
Take the Pledge at LoversNotLitter.org

Sept. 10, 2020
VDOT’S I-81 OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS RECEIVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE

Aug. 3, 2020
VDOT IS PREPARED FOR ISAIAS
Be weather aware and stay tuned to local announcements and safety messages

July 31, 2020
Jamestown-Scotland Ferry Awarded More than $4 Million from U.S. Department of Transportation

July 28, 2020
VDOT AWARDED MORE THAN $4.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS
Federal dollars will support development of data-driven solutions to improve transportation and create safer intersections

July 24, 2020
VDOT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE SUPPORTING I-81 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
Plan your travel, follow VDOT’s progress, and participate in the process

July 21, 2020
PUBLIC FEEDBACK INVITED ON INTERSTATE 64-664 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT STUDY
Provide input online in the first of two comment opportunities planned through fall 2020

July 7, 2020
VDOT AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS CREATE TRANSPORTATION JOB BOARD

June 29, 2020
VDOT AND DRPT SEEK COMMUTER INPUT THROUGH STATEWIDE SURVEY
STATEWIDE SURVEY Multi-agency strategy aims to capture data on new commuting practices related to COVID-19

June 19, 2020
VOLUME DOWN ON VIRGINIA ROADWAYS, WHILE UNBELTED AND SPEED-RELATED CRASHES AND FATALITIES INCREASE 
Drivers urged to slow down and buckle up 

June 12, 2020
VDOT RESUMES FULL CASH-EXCHANGE TOLL OPTIONS AT POWHITE PARKWAY EXTENSION AND COLEMAN BRIDGE
Electronic transactions remain recommended

May 21, 2020
Honoring Virginia's Frontline Transportation Workers

March 25, 2020
VDOT SENDS A MESSAGE ABOUT COVID-19 THROUGH ON-ROAD SIGNAGE
Digital Message Signs Focus on Public Safety and Health

March 20, 2020
VDOT Temporarily Closes Non-public Facilities to Visitors
Safety Rest Areas, Ferries Remain Open

Feb. 20, 2020
WINTER WEATHER AND FREEZING TEMPS MAY IMPACT TRAVEL
VDOT encourages travelers to monitor local forecasts and conditions as commutes could be slippery

Feb. 14, 2020
Governor Northam Announces Plans to Protect Migratory Birds

Jan. 27, 2020
Governor Northam and Legislative Leaders Highlight Plan to Improve Driver Safety, Modernize Transportation System
Transportation package includes new ‘Rail Authority’ to expand passenger and commuter rail, Transit Incentive Program

Jan. 16, 2020
PUBLIC INVITED TO MEETINGS ON INTERSTATE 95 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Learn more about initial study findings at meetings in January 2020

Jan. 2, 2020
VDOT EXECUTES CONTRACT WITH TRANE ON ENERGY-EFFICIENCY EFFORT
LED lights to replace traditional highway lighting on key roadways 

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