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FAMPO to work with state to improve train travel in Fredericksburg region

By Rick Horner
Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express trains serve the Fredericksburg train station.

Fredericksburg’s transportation officials will work in conjunction with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to improve passenger train experience in Fredericksburg City and Stafford and Spotsylvania counties.

The Passenger Rail Authority was established earlier this year has been tasked with promoting, sustaining, and expanding passenger and commuter rail service availability in Virginia. It will also own all the new tracks meant for passenger rail in Virginia, including the third rail that will run from Union Station in Washington D.C. to Spotsylvania County.

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Virginia proposes $5M improvement to Route 3 at shopping mall

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: VDOT

Planners are looking to spend $5 million to improve traffic flow outside of Spotsylvania Towne Center.

The Virginia Department of Transportation says the proposed project will enhance capacity and improve traffic flow by eliminating the right turn lane bump-out areas along Route 3 westbound between Route 639 (Bragg Road), at Mission Barbecue, and Salem Church Road Eliminating these areas will allow this travel lane to be used by through traffic and by traffic turning right.

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Driver leads Stafford deputy on chase

By Uriah Kiser

A Fredericksburg man is facing multiple charges after he fled a traffic stop and led deputies on a pursuit.

On Saturday, December 19 at 11:47 p.m., Deputy M.A. Pearce was on patrol when he observed a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of Melchers Drive and Warrenton Road in Falmouth. The vehicle then drove at a high-rate of speed onto Warrenton Road. The deputy was able to catch up to the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop, according to Stafford sheriff’s office spokeswoman.

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Route 1 bridge repairs continue this week

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: VDOT Fredericksburg District]

Route 1 southbound in Stafford County will remain reduced to a single lane at Accokeek Creek over the weekend as an emergency repair continues to a bridge rail and guardrail.

A truck struck the Accokeek Creek bridge rail on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 17, and crews started an emergency repair early this morning, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Funeral home expansion would oust Manassas hair salon

By Uriah Kiser
Pierce Funeral Home

The Manassas City Council will have more time to decide whether or not to allow an indoor columbarium near the city’s downtown.

The Council on Monday, December 14 deferred a decision on whether or not to rezone about an acre of land at the Pierce Funeral Home at 9605 Center Street for the columbarium, where cremains would be stored. It’ll make its decision when the council meets again on January 11, 2021.

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Decision on new private school to open at Braehead Manor expected in January

By Rick Horner
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The Fredericksburg City Council recently held a public hearing regarding a request for a special use permit to allow the Brompton Community School to open a new elementary school at the former bed and breakfast site.

Brompton proposes a private school that would teach kindergarten through eighth grade at Braehead Manor, at 123 Lee Drive, at Lee’s Hill, part of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. The school would have 116 students and staff.

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