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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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BBQ, coffee, & gang awareness: Upcoming opportunities to talk to law enforcement

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Tomorrow, join us at Mission BBQ for lunch. We will be there from noon till 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.” Tuesday, November 14, Noon to 2 p.m., 267 Garrisonville Road, North Stafford.”

Manassas City Police: “MCPD and Manassas City Public Schools will host their next Parent E3 Series on 11/15 at 5:30 pm focused on Gang Awareness. Our gang detective will give attendees information for parents to be aware of. This will be offered in English with simultaneous Spanish interpretation. 5;30 to 7:30 p.m., Osbourn High School, 1977 Eagle Way, Manassas.”

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Brace for big snows this winter, says Channel 4 meteorologist

By Uriah Kiser

WRC-TV: “Not a big fan of snow? Last winter was probably perfect for you. Snow lovers haven’t gotten a good amount since January 2019, when more than 10″ fell in the D.C. area.”

“But get those waterproof boots and snow shovels ready — because if you want snow, and lots of it, Storm Team4 says this could be your year.

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Injured student flown from Stafford High School

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On [Wednesday] November 8th at approximately 9:25 a.m. Deputy M.A. Floirendo was conducting her SRO duties at Stafford High School, located at 63 Stafford Indians Lane, when she was informed of a fight in the gym.”

“It was discovered a verbal argument between two juvenile students ensued over a previous incident. The incident escalated when one student assaulted the other.”

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I-95 north bridge over Rappahannock River to reopen

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

VDOT: “The Virginia Department of Transportation will reopen the original Interstate 95 northbound bridge over the Rappahannock River in mid-November, doubling capacity in the Fredericksburg area ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

“Starting early Thursday, Nov. 16, travelers will be able to use both I-95 northbound bridges over the Rappahannock River. At that time, traffic will be divided between local and through lanes, similar to I-95 southbound between exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford County and exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg.”

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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden
I-95 looking north at the Cowan Boulevard overpass in Fredericksburg.

I-95 Northbound: Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. I-95 northbound will be reduced to one lane each evening between the interchanges for construction with I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project and the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico): Wednesday?–Thursday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at mile markers 149-147 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.

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