FREDERICKSBURG — Drivers who use Interstate 95 at Occoquan have it the worst.
New data from the Virginia Department of Transportation marks the notorious bottleneck at the Occoquan River, where eight lanes reduce to six, as the most congested portion of I-95 in Virginia.
FREDERICKSBURG — When it comes to easing traffic congestion around Fredericksburg, city officials are looking to high-speed rail as a possible solution.
A state high-speed rail study currently underway is looking at three possible locations for the rails in and around the Fredericksburg area. One alternative would result in a new two-track freight bypass going to the east of Fredericksburg; while another one alternative would add a third track through Fredericksburg on the east side of the existing tracks. A third would be to not add any tracks through Fredericksburg but would include various improvements to crossings, signals, and safety systems.
FREDERICKSBURG — Starting Monday, July 22, crews will begin major construction work on the I-95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension – also known as Fred Ex.
Drivers may encounter crews and construction equipment in the median and along the shoulders, as well as trucks entering or exiting the median at various construction entrances throughout the work zone, between Exit 148 (Russell Road) and Exit 133 (Route 17) in Stafford County.
Here’s a list of roadwork on Interstate 95 this week.
Multiple projects are underway to build a better ride on the I-95 corridor in the Fredericksburg region. Drivers may encounter lane closures, shoulder closures and traffic shifts in these work zones. Improve 95 projects include:
FAUQUIER COUNTY — A woman and three children were able to get out of their car before a train collided with it, however, the woman suffered life-threatening injuries when the train slammed into her car forcing the car to strike her.
More from Virginia State Police:
Vanpools are becoming a more popular way to commute in Northern Virginia.
OmniRide’s Vanpool Alliance program has more than 600 vans registered and in use with its program. The majority of the vans use the Interstate 95/395 corridor, ferrying commuters to and from their offices in Washington, D.C., and Arlington.
STAFFORD — The date for reopening Brooke Road to through traffic near Stagecoach Road has been moved to late September due to unforeseen problems.
Brooke Road was closed to through traffic on September 17, 2018.
WOODBRIDGE — OmniRide is now in your pocket.
Prince William Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson on Tuesday announced the transit agency has a new phone app that will allow bus riders to track the location of their buses, and know when the bus is going to arrive.
STAFFORD COUNTY — Here are the traffic construction hot spots to look out for this week in Stafford and Fredericksburg.
From VDOT:
RICHMOND — Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Commissioner Stephen C. Brich announced that Barton A. Thrasher has been selected as the agency’s new chief engineer.
Thrasher brings over 25 years of transportation expertise, including experience from previous roles as VDOT’s statewide location and design engineer and the Richmond District engineer.
