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NEW OPITZ BLVD RAMP TO OPEN, Providing Direct Access to I-95 Express Lanes

By Potomac Local News

In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Shirley Contracting Company, Transurban is set to unveil a new access point from Opitz Boulevard to the 95 Express Lanes in Woodbridge.

The access point, opening on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10 p.m., will allow northbound entry during morning rush hour starting Friday, November 15, providing Prince William County commuters a faster and more reliable route.

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Fredericksburg

FALMOUTH BRIDGE IN DISREPAIR: Emergency Lane Closure, Weight Limits Imposed, Urgent Repairs Begin

By Potomac Local News
Photo: VDOT

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced emergency measures on the Route 1 bridge over the Rappahannock River, commonly known as the Falmouth Bridge between Fredericksburg and Stafford County, as crews begin urgent structural repairs.

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Drivers Can No Longer Make Left Turns at University Blvd, Prince William Parkway Intersection

By Caitlyn Meisner
[Graphic courtesy of Prince William County]

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Fredericksburg

80 Tons of Asphalt Needed to Repair I-95 After Thursday’s Tractor Trailer Crash

By Uriah Kiser

A multi-vehicle crash involving at least one tractor-trailer led to significant delays and extensive road repairs on Interstate 95 southbound on Thursday, October 24, near mile marker 108 in Caroline County.

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Fredericksburg

Emergency Repairs Completed on I-95 Southbound After Multi-Vehicle Crash and Road Damage

By Uriah Kiser

All lanes on Interstate 95 southbound have reopened as of 10:35 p.m., Thursday, October 24 following a multi-vehicle crash involving at least one tractor trailer and extensive road repairs near mile marker 108 in Caroline County.

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Fredericksburg

Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Route 1 Bridge Replacement in Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is hosting an in-person public hearing on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg to discuss a proposed project to replace the Route 1 bridge over the Rappahannock Canal.

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Emergency Bridge Repair in Stafford to Take 10 Days

By Uriah Kiser

Route 1 northbound in Stafford County will be reduced to a single lane for emergency bridge repairs at Accokeek Creek starting around 9 p.m. tonight.

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Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 1 in Stafford for Six Hours

By Uriah Kiser

A tractor-trailer crash closed both directions of Route 1 in Stafford County for six hours on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Residents Invited to Comment on Route 1 and Augustine Avenue Intersection Improvements

By Kelly Sienkowski
Augustine and Route 1 (Photo | VDOT)

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is inviting residents of the Fredericksburg region to participate in a public hearing on a proposed project to modify the intersection at Route 1 and Augustine Avenue, near Allman’s BBQ.

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Fredericksburg

Road Resurfacing to Begin on Route 3 in Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski
[Photo: VDOT Fredericksburg District]

Starting Sunday, July 28, drivers on Route 3 westbound in Fredericksburg will experience brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride as crews begin resurfacing the road and updating lane markings.

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