“Milling and paving near exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) between mile markers 142-145 in Stafford County,” the Virginia Department of Transportation reported. “Single lane closure begins at 9 p.m. Double lane closure starts at 10 p.m.”
Multiple overnight ramp closures are also scheduled for the Exit 143 area on I-95 southbound through next week, with drivers urged to use alternate routes such as Exit 148 (Quantico) to Route 1. Work runs nightly from 9 or 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.
City Council discussed shifting parking management on the 1000 block of Sophia Street during a June 2026 work session, weighing revenue potential against impacts on downtown businesses, employees, and Riverfront Park visitors.
The city owns approximately 37 spaces on the block near Riverfront Park, intertwined with adjacent parcels owned by Stover General in a “piano keys” pattern of alternating ownership. A legacy free parking agreement dating to roughly 2007-2009 has allowed unrestricted use, but Stover General is moving toward a paid model similar to the William Street parking garage operated by Bigos.
“Southbound Route 1 in the City of Fredericksburg is reduced to a single lane between Wellford Street and Fall Hill Avenue today (Thursday, June 11) between 11am-2pm,” the Virginia Department of Transportation reported. “Concrete work will be underway for new curb and gutter.”
“Construction finishing in June 2026 on intersection projects in this area,” VDOT announced.
Stafford County drivers will need to find new routes starting today as Rock Hill Church Road closes for a major bridge replacement. The Virginia Department of Transportation is replacing the temporary single-lane bridge over Aquia Creek with a larger two-lane structure.
The existing temporary bridge was installed in the fall of 2020 after inspections revealed deterioration in the original 50-year-old structure. The $6.4 million project will create a new bridge with two 11-foot travel lanes, 6-foot paved shoulders on both sides, and higher rails. The new structure will be able to carry vehicles of all legal loads.
For real-time updates: Visit 511Virginia.org or use the 511 app.
Work is also scheduled this week in Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, King George, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, and Richmond counties. For complete details on all projects, visit the VDOT 511Virginia website.
The torch run is traveling southbound on Richmond Highway (Route 1) this morning, June 5, with law enforcement support in both Spotsylvania and Stafford counties. Motorists should watch for police direction and feel free to cheer on the participants.
The Fredericksburg Planning Commission on May 27 received a detailed overview of ongoing, upcoming, and recently completed transportation projects across the city, with particular attention to multimodal improvements that will affect daily life in southeast neighborhoods, including Mayfield.
Senior Planner Bailey Thompson presented the update during the meeting’s other business section, directing residents to two key resources for tracking projects: the FXBG Forward Comprehensive Plan’s mobility chapter and the VDOT Project Search website.
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash that happened Sunday, May 31, 2026, on Interstate 66 westbound at the ten-mile marker in Warren County.
Tyler C. Santos, 34, of Woodbridge, was riding a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 westbound when the motorcycle left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and caught fire. Santos was thrown from the bike and suffered serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. He was wearing a helmet at the time.
Virginia State Police are investigating a devastating multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 southbound that killed five people, including two children.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. Friday at mile marker 146 on I-95 southbound, south of Exit 148 (Quantico).
Stafford County drivers should plan for new routes next week. Route 644 (Rock Hill Church Road) will now close on Thursday, June 4, after weather postponed the original Monday, June 1 start date. The Virginia Department of Transportation is replacing the temporary single-lane bridge over Aquia Creek with a permanent two-lane structure.
The project replaces a 50-year-old bridge that has shown significant deterioration. A temporary bridge was installed in fall 2020 to keep the road open while the $6.4 million project was funded and designed. The new bridge will feature two 11-foot travel lanes, 6-foot paved shoulders, higher rails, and the ability to carry all legal vehicle loads. Rock Hill Church Road will stay closed to through traffic between Dunbar Drive and Van Horn Lane through June 2027.
