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BREAKING NEWS: I-95 Closed at Route 3 in Fredericksburg Due to Downed Power Lines

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes of Interstate 95—both northbound and southbound—are shut down at Exit 130 (Route 3/Plank Road) following an incident involving downed power lines, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Officials say the closure is due to live power lines lying across the highway. “I-95 NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND: All lanes are closed at Exit 130 (Route 3) due to downed power lines,” VDOT said in a statement. “Expect major delays due to stopped traffic and use alternate routes.”

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Manassas

Godwin Drive Closing for Summer Detour Near Round Elementary

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MANASSAS, Va. – Drivers near Round Elementary School will need to adjust their routes this summer.

Godwin Drive will be closed to traffic between Cedar Ridge Drive and Winged Elm Circle from June 16 through August 12 as crews work on a stream restoration and pond retrofit project near the school. All traffic will be detoured via Clover Hill Road and Hastings Drive, according to an announcement from the City of Manassas.

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Manassas

Manassas School Board Debates Grading Policy Over Zeroes and Student Accountability

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MANASSAS, Va. – A spirited discussion emerged at the June 5 Manassas City School Board work session as board members debated whether the district should allow teachers to assign zeroes to students who fail to turn in assignments.

The proposal, introduced by board member Sara Brescia, aims to revise the current grading policy, which uses a 50–100 scale and does not allow grades below 50%, even for missing work. Brescia argued that the lack of a true zero disincentivizes student effort.

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Manassas

Micron, RapidFlight Mark Manassas as Rising Tech Hub

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MANASSAS, Va. – Senator Mark Warner visited the City of Manassas on Thursday, June 12, 2025, where he joined Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, Vice Mayor Mark Wolfe, and City Council Members Ashley Hutson and Ralph Smith for a tour of RapidFlight, the city’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer. The visit highlighted RapidFlight’s role in national defense innovation and the city’s growing importance in advanced technology manufacturing.

The same day, Micron Technology, Inc. announced a major national investment plan totaling approximately $200 billion, including $150 billion in domestic memory manufacturing and $50 billion in research and development. The plan includes an expansion and modernization of Micron’s existing facility in Manassas, supported by a $275 million CHIPS Act direct funding award. Work at the Manassas site is expected to begin this year.

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Manassas Park

Signal Bay Waterpark Aims for July 4 Reopening

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MANASSAS PARK, Va. – Signal Bay Waterpark is now targeting a July 4 reopening after delays caused by ongoing renovations.

In a Facebook update, Manassas Park officials expressed appreciation for the community’s patience and support, stating that preparations are underway for the installation of a new liner and water features.

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Prince William

Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk Continue Tonight

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Residents in Prince William County, including Woodbridge, Manassas, and Fredericksburg, are being urged to remain alert as thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue to move through the region Sunday night, creating dangerous flash flooding conditions.

Doppler radar indicated that between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have already fallen across the area, with another half to 1.5 inches possible. A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:15 p.m. for parts of Northern Virginia, including areas along the I-95 corridor. Flooding is either underway or expected to begin soon, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas, as well as along small creeks and streams.

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Fredericksburg

Weekly Traffic Alerts: Here’s Where You’ll Hit Construction This Week

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STAFFORD, Va. – If you’re driving through Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, or along I-95 this week, expect delays due to overnight paving, bridge repairs, road closures, and resurfacing projects. Here’s a roundup of major traffic impacts you should know about:

Interstate 95 Northbound

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Stafford

County Slaps Brakes on Timbering Near Proposed Data Center Site

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STAFFORD, Va. – A judge has temporarily halted timbering near Courthouse Road, where a developer plans to build a large data center. The emergency injunction comes after neighbors raised alarms and Stafford County filed a legal complaint alleging zoning violations and broken land-use promises.

The order, granted June 9, 2025, targets Augustine South Associates, LLC, linked to the proposed 1,042-acre GWV data center now under consideration for rezoning. The land is zoned A-2 Rural Residential, where commercial tree cutting is prohibited. The county’s complaint also says the work violated “Proffer 9,” a condition meant to preserve trees unless their removal is essential.

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