VDOT Archives - Page 4 of 15 - Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2025 at 1:34PM | Updated March 6, 2025 at 9:40PM

[Photo: Stafford County Sheriff's Office]

Original post – A major crash on Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County has led to an extended road closure in Lichfield Boulevard and McWhirt Loop. The incident involves downed power lines, creating hazardous conditions for drivers.

Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the roadway, and motorists are urged to use the most convenient alternate route to avoid delays.

News

Five Years Later: How the Stafford Diverging Diamond Interchange Changed Traffic Patterns

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 4, 2025 at 3:58PM

A diverging diamond interchange at I-95 and Route 630 (Courthouse Road) in Stafford County. [Photo: VDOT]

Five years after its debut, the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 140 on Interstate 95 in Stafford County has reshaped traffic patterns, boosted capacity, and contributed to regional growth.

This article is exclusively for our Locals Only members. Please Sign In or upgrade to become a Locals Only Member today!

Your support helps us continue delivering more in-depth community news that matters to you. Thank you.

Press Release

VDOT Seeks Public Input on Hoadly Road Safety and Traffic Study

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 19, 2025 at 7:16AM

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback from residents and travelers on a Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study assessing potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along Hoadly Road (Route 642) between Route 234 (Dumfries Road) and Prince William Parkway (Route 294).

Hoadly Road, a key corridor in Prince William County, carries an average of 25,000 vehicles per day with a posted speed limit of 50 mph. The STARS study aims to identify potential improvements to enhance traffic flow, increase safety, and support multimodal transportation in the area.

Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Area Weekly Road Work Report

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2025 at 9:41AM | Updated February 17, 2025 at 11:07AM

Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) Off-RampSunday – Saturday, 7 p.m.-10 a.m. Alternating single lane closures on the off-ramp from I-95 southbound to Route 1. Construction is ongoing to widen the ramp and build an additional right turn lane to Route 1 southbound.

City of Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg

‘That money is gone:’ VDOT Snow Budget Depleted After January Storm

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 11, 2025 at 10:51PM | Updated February 17, 2025 at 11:05AM

As another significant snowstorm blankets Stafford County with over six inches of snow on February 11, 2025, local officials grapple with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) depleted snow removal budget, which was exhausted by a previous winter storm on January 5–6.

During a Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on February 6, 2025, VDOT Residency Administrator Kyle Bates warned about the agency’s financial limitations.

“That money is gone. It’s gone. Our snow budget was that one storm,” Bates said.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Fairfax

ParkZen App Pilot Program Extended to Improve Commuting in Northern Virginia

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 27, 2025 at 9:59PM | Updated January 31, 2025 at 1:37PM

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is testing a new way to manage parking at commuter lots through the innovative ParkZen app. Initially launched in November 2024, the pilot program has been extended through May 2025 to further evaluate the app’s effectiveness in providing real-time parking availability at six commuter lots in Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg. ParkZen uses crowdsourcing technology to provide users with parking availability updates. Unlike traditional parking systems reliant on sensors, ParkZen counts a sampling of mobile phones in parking lots, using advanced algorithms to estimate vehicle occupancy. To participate, users download the app and grant location permissions.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Fredericksburg

Upcoming Road Work in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Surrounding Areas

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2025 at 11:01AM

Upcoming road work in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and surrounding areas includes several projects to improve infrastructure and ensure safe travel for drivers. On Interstate 95 southbound, the Exit 126 off-ramp in Spotsylvania will have alternating single-lane closures from Sunday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 a.m., as crews work to widen the ramp and add a right turn lane to Route 1 southbound.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Fredericksburg

Eight Inches and Counting! Storm Dumps Heavy Snow on Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 6, 2025 at 11:16AM

Interstate 95 near Route 17 in Stafford County. [VDOT]

As the heaviest snowstorm in years blanketed Stafford County and the Fredericksburg region, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews have been working tirelessly to clear roads and keep essential routes passable. Stafford County saw some of the highest snow totals in the area, with accumulations reaching up to 8 inches, and more snow is expected later today.

Kelly Hannon, spokesperson for VDOT’s Fredericksburg District, emphasized the challenges faced by crews during the storm. “Our teams have been making repeated passes since it started snowing around midnight,” Hannon said. “We’ve focused on major routes like I-95, Route 1, Route 17, and Route 610 to ensure access to critical areas, including public safety facilities.”

Send us your snow photos to [email protected], on X @PotomacLocal, or text to 571-989-1695

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Fredericksburg

Winter Storm to Bring Major Snowfall and Ice to the Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 4, 2025 at 3:00PM

Residents across Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Woodbridge should brace for what could be the most significant winter storm in years, with snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches forecasted.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Fredericksburg

VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 4, 2025 at 10:30AM

Intestate 95 [Photo: VDOT]

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.