Work on widening Route 1 in Woodbridge continued on Thursday as traffic was shifted to a new section of the highway. A press release from the Virginia Department of Transportation states:
Beginning about 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, the two through lanes of southbound Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) between the Occoquan River bridge and the Marumsco Creek bridge will shift onto new pavement as part of the Route 1 widening project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
From Prince William police:
Armed Robbery | Malicious Wounding – On December 19 at 1:43AM, officers responded to the 4700 block of Pearson Dr. in Dale City to investigate a shots fired call.
The Fredericksburg Nationals on Thursday announced their coaches for the team’s inaugural season. A press release states:
The FredNats will be reunited with former Potomac Nationals Manager Tripp Keister, Hitting Coach Luis Ordaz, Athletic Trainer Don Neidig, and Strength and Conditioning Coach Shane Hill. The FredNats will be welcoming Justin Lordin his first year as their Pitching Coach.
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Have you ever wished you could ride a Virginia Railway Express train to Washington, D.C. on a weekend and skip the congestion on Interstate 95?
It appears Virginia is moving forward with a $3.7 billion plan to unlock a major sticking point on the region’s rail network, clearing the way for increased passenger rail service on Virginia Railway Express and Amtrak. A press release states:
The Prince William County Planning Commission on Wednesday recommended the approval of a new “Charlie Boone Memorial Skate Park” located near the intersection of Old Bridge and Smoketown roads. The 5.5-acre parcel will be addressed as 12490 Everest Peak Lane.
The Board of County Supervisors will have the final say over whether or not the park can be constructed.
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(Virginia Department of Transportation press release) Demolition of the I-66 bridges over Route 29 North in Centreville will require reducing Route 29 under I-66 to a single travel lane in each direction on Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Two-way traffic will run on Route 29 South during this period.
Drivers using ramps to and from I-66 will not be allowed to make left turns during this time. Detours will be posted. Drivers should expect delays if traveling in this area.
