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Independence Day holiday week road work for our area

Despite the light work week for highway crews due to the July 4 holiday, drivers will still have some overnight road closures at Courthouse Road in Stafford County.

VDOT will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia through noon Tuesday, July 5 for the Fourth of July holiday weekend

I-95 Southbound

Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Overnight lane closures and full traffic stops for Express Lanes construction near the interchange. Intermittent full traffic stops between midnight and 3 a.m. Friday morning.

9 p.m. – Single lane closure
10 p.m. – Double lane closure
Midnight – 3 a.m. – Intermittent full traffic stops up to 30 minutes
4:30 a.m. – All southbound lanes open

Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 130 (Route 3) Local Lanes
Tuesday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure between interchanges for utility work under permit.

Exit 130 (Route 3/Fredericksburg) to Exit 118 (Thornburg)
Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single mobile lane closure. Pavement marker lens replacement.

Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 98 (Route 30/Doswell)
Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating lane closures for interstate shoulder paving between mile markers 105 and 101.

I-95 Northbound

Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 130 (Route 3/Fredericksburg)
Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single mobile lane closure. Pavement marker lens replacement.

Exit 133 (Route 17 ) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction. Single lane closure begins at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closure 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. On Friday night, single lane closure starts at 10 p.m.

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FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).

Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).

Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.

Sessions begin with a thorough assessment of leadership dynamics on July 15th, participants delve into the intricacies of personal branding and etiquette on July 16th, followed by practical guidance on crafting compelling LinkedIn profiles and resumes on July 17th. July 18th emphasizes the art of storytelling through personal statements, while July 19th culminates in portfolio presentations, allowing participants to showcase their newfound skills. The program concludes on July 20th with a memorable graduation ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the ELITE Academy’s graduates and their journey towards leadership excellence.

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We are honored to have the Honorable Andrea O. Bailey of the Potomac District, along with the esteemed leadership of Prince William County, hosting our 4th Annual 5K Walk for Mental Health Awareness. This event is a testament to their commitment to educate, advocate for, and dispel myths and stigma surrounding mental illness.

Dust off your running or walking shoes, bring your pets, and move with us in this county-wide FREE event in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month on Saturday, May 18th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This year’s theme is Movement: Moving for Your Mental Health.

We will walk along a scenic multi-purpose trail in a wooded setting with sufficient signage to meet the needs of the walkers at Locust Shade Park, 4701 Locust Shade Drive, Triangle, Virginia 22192.

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