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Traffic expected as poorly-rated Falmouth Bridge begins inspections before heavy repairs

By Mike Salmon
Falmouth Bridge connects Fredericksburg to Stafford

After a few bridge mishaps in the news lately, highlighted by the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, VDOT is turning its attention to the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg which will undergo a rehabilitation project starting in early June. In October 2023, the bridge was rated “Poor” by VDOT.

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Fredericksburg’s Loss, Northern Virginia’s Gain: Michelle Shropshire Takes Helm as VDOT’s Megaprojects Director

By Mike Salmon

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Lane Ranger: We got ourselves a good ol’ bridge inspection comin’ up

By Lane Ranger
The Falmouth Bridge links Stafford County with Fredericksburg via U.S. 1. Drivers closest to the camera are headed south. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

If you’re ridin’ along Route 1 near Fredericksburg, be ready for some short daytime holdups in June on the Falmouth Bridge over the Rappahannock River.

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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden
Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Bridge Washing: Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure starting at 9 p.m., followed by double lane closures starting at 10 p.m. for bridge washing at the following locations:

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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden

I-95 Northbound: Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 118 (Thornburg): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure at mile marker 117 for bridge washing at Matta River.

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Lane Ranger: Happenings ‘round mile marker 155

By Uriah Kiser
Drivers on Interstate 95 south pass under Telegraph Road in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Well, partner, if the weather holds up, there’s gonna be some northbound lane closures on I-95 this Friday night, May 17. If things don’t pan out, they’ll give it another go on Saturday night, May 18. This here’s happening ‘round mile marker 155, between the Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North and Cardinal Drive, all thanks to some work on the Powells Creek bridge, according to the folks at the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Here’s how it’s gonna shake out (one lane’ll always be open, so don’t fret too much):

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Travel Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden
Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Tuesday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Roadwork Alert: Interstate 95 maintenance and lane closures in Fredericksburg District, May 5 – 11, 2024

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: VDOT]

VDOT is giving us a heads-up about coming road work for May 5 – 11, 2024.

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VDOT hosts Hybrid Public Information meeting regarding Route 28

By Amelia Breeden

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a hybrid public information meeting Thursday, May 2 on planned innovative intersection improvements along Route 28.

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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo: VDOT]

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closures on both I-95 northbound and southbound starting at 9 p.m.

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