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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden
Drivers on Interstate 95 south pass under Telegraph Road in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closures on both I-95 northbound and southbound starting at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at 10 p.m. between mile markers 125-126. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Construction of a new overpass of I-95 at Route 17 (Mills Drive).

I-95 Northbound: Exit 118 (Thornburg): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures at mile marker 119, just north of exit 118 (Thornburg), for maintenance repairs to the bridge over the Po River.

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Diggs to roll out community servants at first town hall

By Potomac Local News
George Washington District Supervisor Deuntay Diggs is sworn into office in December 2023.

Stafford County Supervisor Deuntay Diggs will hold his first town hall meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Stafford High School.

Diggs represents the George Washington District, said he’ll be joined by elected School Board member, Susan Randall, also of George Washington, as well as residents whom Diggs appointed to several county boards and commissions.

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Widespread soaking Rainfall to give way to clearer, windy conditions | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News
Harrell Road in Stafford County is closed due to high water. [Photo: Stafford sheriff's office]

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The NWS predicts that gusty winds and drier conditions will return in the system’s wake, beginning Saturday night and extending into Sunday as high pressure builds into the region. This shift in weather patterns is expected to relieve areas affected by the heavy rainfall.

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Stafford students pack 9,350 meals after $17K grant from Giant Food

By Potomac Local News

“Students used the grant funds to purchase 9,350 pantry staple items and package spring break meal kits for families facing food insecurity in the school system. As an integral part of the project, students researched the prevalence of food insecurity in our area, concurrently orchestrating the logistics for the efficient packing of the meal boxes.”

“A total of 27 schools participated in the initiative, collectively requesting 385 meal kits. Impressively, within a mere 2.5 hours, the dedicated students successfully constructed, packed, sealed, and loaded all 385 boxes, ready for distribution to the participating schools.”

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Planners show several options for new Rappahannock Crossing

By Mike Salmon
Many identified their houses on the maps around the room and where they sit in relation to where a new Rappahannock River crossing could be built. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

At Fredericksburg, three bridges cross the Rappahannock River to keep traffic flowing at Interstate 95 and points east. West of I-95, the closest bridge is over 40 miles away, increasing congestion and stress for many drivers.

This fueled much discussion at the “Rappahannock River Crossing Parkway Alternatives Study,” a Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.

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Widespread Rainfall Expected to Soak Region | Prince William Parks and Rec sponsors our weather posts

By Potomac Local News

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Residents across the region are bracing for a widespread soaking as an area of low pressure moves northward from the Gulf Coast and southern Appalachians. The National Weather Service predicts a significant rainfall event beginning later today and extending into tonight, with a cold front ushering in the precipitation.

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