The Virginia Department of Transportation opened the new fourth lane of I-95 south today. Motorists will noticed shortened travel times on a six-mile stretch from Springfield to Occoquan just in time for holiday travelers on the Independence Day weekend. This lane is the last section of the I-95 Widening Project to open.
“Motorists will notice the time savings immediately. “said VDOT project manager H.S. Warraich.
Armed man sought
One man was cut with a knife and now police are looking for a man they say is armed and dangerous.
During the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, officials plan to write summonses and place some behind bars for possessing illegal fireworks.
“On the Fourth of July weekend, fire marshals and police officers will patrol the region looking for illegal fireworks, which will be confiscated,” Prince William fire and rescue Assistant Chief Hadden Culp said. “The violator will then be charged with the offence and must appear in court. Locally, use of illegal fireworks in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor, meaning a person could receive jail time of up to 1 year and a fine of up to $2,500.00.”
Those types of developments don’t fit the mold of mixed-use town center developments, like Potomac Town Center, Belmont Bay and the much talked about but yet to be developed Harbor Station.
Principi says he’s turned down a new shopping center, a drive through fast food restaurant and a new car dealership because they don’t fit his vision of a new Woodbridge, one that is built around higher densities, mass transit and open access to the Occoquan River.
Super Q Mart International Food, known for its wide selection of low-priced produce and ethnic specialties from around the globe closed their doors last week.
A store manager who did not give her name said there are no plans to reopen the store, and noted customers had been calling to find out why they closed.
Woodbridge, Va. — Katie and Nick Gregory are going places this summer by way of OmniLink.
Woodbridge, Va. –– Prince William County faces a growing problem: most of its residents work elsewhere.
That, says Virginia Senator George Barker (D-39, Fairfax, Prince William) has to change.
PRTC representatives will be available at Potomac Mills mall today from noon until 4 p.m. selling the bus passes for $25 per pass –– a $5 savings off the regular price.
The pass is good for unlimited rides on OmniLink buses in Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park from now until Sept. 3.
Woodbridge, Va. ––
The town hall is scheduled to go on Saturday despite the absence of Del. Richard Anderson.
Raymond Elkins owns a AAA towing shop in Springfield, and last week came to a job fair at Stratford University at Potomac Mills.
He’s looking for 10 people who can not only change a battery and help stranded motorists, but also for someone who can deliver customer service with a smile.
