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I-95 E-ZPass lanes operator to study bi-directional operation

By Uriah Kiser
Drivers see purple signs ahead of E-ZPass Express Lanes entrances. [Photo: VDOT]

“The existing 95 Express Lanes are reversible and operate only in the direction of peak travel. This project will investigate the feasibility of adding additional capacity to a portion of the 95 Express Lanes, allowing counterflow express lanes in the off-peak direction. As envisioned, the project is expected to address existing congestion and provide further optionality and time savings to Transurban’s express lane customers.”

“Specific development objectives of the feasibility assessment include preliminary estimates regarding:

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5 years of work coming to end Thursday: I-95 expands to 12 lanes over Rappahannock

By Uriah Kiser

VDOT: “The Virginia Department of Transportation will shift Interstate 95 northbound traffic at the Rappahannock River into its final alignment this week, doubling northbound capacity in the Fredericksburg area.”

“After five years of construction in the Fredericksburg area to improve I-95, with a combined investment of $264 million to build the I-95 Northbound and Southbound Rappahannock River Crossings, there will be 12 interstate lanes spanning the river ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

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Federal data shows taxpayers paying more to pick up the tab for transit riders

By Uriah Kiser

The Center Square: “Taxpayers are picking up more of the higher costs of transit in the U.S. since the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the Federal Transit Administration.”

“Total operating expenses of all transit agencies have increased from $50.7 billion in 2019 to $53.7 billion in 2022, according to the FTA data. At the same time, passenger-paid fares plummeted during that time span, dropping from $15.3 billion in fare revenue in 2019 to $8.3 billion in 2022, a nearly 50% drop.”

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Chick-fil-A at I-95, Courthouse Road (Burns Corner) opens Thursday

By Uriah Kiser

Press release: “A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will begin serving the Stafford community on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Terrell Daniel as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Burns Corner.”

“Located at 30 Wyche Road (near the Stafford County Courthouse), Chick-fil-A Burns Corner will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Guests of Chick-fil-A Burns Corner can place an order for pickup, dine-in or delivery on the Chick-fil-A App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One tiered membership program, Chick- fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase, which can be used to redeem available rewards. Visit chick-fil-a.com/delivery to view delivery options in your area.”

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Joyride ends in 2-mile pursuit, crash

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff: “A juvenile is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center after taking a family member’s vehicle for a joyride that ended with a pursuit.”

“On November 10th at approximately 11:36 p.m. Deputy D.S. Jett was traveling on Cambridge Street when he observed a vehicle traveling 63 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Deputy Jett turned on his emergency equipment and almost immediately after, the suspect vehicle began to accelerate.”

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Significant I-95 delays expected as Rappahannock bridge to reopen 

By Uriah Kiser
Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]

VDOT: “The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning travelers to expect major delays on Interstate 95 northbound in the Fredericksburg area with a work zone to reopen the original northbound Rappahannock River Bridge starting tomorrow, Nov. 14 through early Thursday, Nov. 16.”

“Starting at 8 p.m. tomorrow, the two-night operation will begin with lane and ramp closures to shift all I-95 northbound traffic into its final alignment between exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg and exit 133 (Route 17) in Stafford County.”

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Avoid the FOG of Thanksgiving

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County is posting photos like these, of grease-clogged water pipes, to social media in hopes residents won't pour hot grease down the kitchen drain.

Stafford County Government: “Avoid costly repairs and messy plumbing backups by always remembering to can your grease. It is important not to pour fats, oils and grease, also known as FOG, down your drains, as it can create buildup in wastewater pipes. Stafford County spends $1.6 million annually on preventive and removal efforts due to the improper disposal of FOG in the sanitary sewer system, a cost that affects water and sewer bill rates.”

“When cooking by-products like fats, oils and grease are dumped down household drains, including dishwashers and garbage disposals, they cool, harden and then stick together. When other items travel down the pipes, they get trapped in the grease, possibly resulting in clogged pipes and backups in the home.”

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Ice skating at Harris Pavilion expected to begin Friday, November 17

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas City Government: “Keep your eyes on the weather. The sooner it gets chilly, the sooner the Harris Pavilion will be ready for ice skating. The projected date is this Friday.”

“Ice skating will be starting soon, and it’s very weather dependent,” said Acting City Manager Douglas Keen during the Monday, November 14, 2023, city council meeting.

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