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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