Traffic

Falmouth Bridge Replacement to Begin in 2030, Last Three Years

By Potomac Local News
VDOT inspects the Falmouth Bridge before work begins (X: Vadotfred

“That allows us to expand from a fairly straightforward traditional deck replacement to a full superstructure replacement,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “It’s something that would add complexity significantly to the project.”

The Virginia Department of Transportation told Fredericksburg City Council that construction on the 1943 Falmouth Bridge will begin in 2030 and last three years, with the span remaining open but reduced to two southbound lanes and one northbound lane. The $160 million project includes a full superstructure replacement, a 14-foot shared-use path, a six-foot sidewalk, and 11-foot travel lanes.

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VDOT to Lift Most Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Travel

By Potomac Local News

“VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26 until noon on Monday, Dec. 1,” Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time.”

VDOT added that its 511 Virginia tools can help travelers monitor traffic, incidents, weather, and congestion, and that travelers can also view the Thanksgiving travel trends map to identify historically slow periods on the state’s interstates.

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Street Fight: Fredericksburg split over traffic revamp

By Mike Salmon

Converting one-way streets in downtown Fredericksburg remains on the city’s to-do list, but officials are holding another round of public meetings before making any decisions. Among those weighing in is Joan McGlaughlin, who lives on the southern end of Princess Anne Street and frequently sees drivers struggling to access the train station parking lot.

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Smithfield Road and Doves Lane to Close for Daytime Drainage Work Nov. 17–19

By Uriah Kiser

“Smithfield Road (Route 746) between Petterson Lane and Sinclair Lane (Route 747) will be closed to through traffic during daytime hours Monday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Doves Lane (Route 650) between Shawnee Lane (Route 793) and Bradley Forest Road (Route 752) will be closed to through traffic during daytime hours for drainage pipe replacement,” Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Those needing to reach properties along Smithfield Road and Doves Lane will have access; however, drivers will not be able to go beyond the work sites in either direction.”

“Smithfield Road through traffic will be detoured via Coopers Lane, Bradley Forest Road and Doves Lane back to Smithfield Road; Doves Lane through traffic will be detoured via Smithfield Road, Coopers Lane and Bradley Forest Road back to Doves Lane.”

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Downtown Traffic Study Faces Wall of Skepticism, Safety Fears

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg’s long-running push to convert major downtown one-way streets to two-way traffic met its fiercest resistance yet Wednesday night, as residents, commissioners, and former elected officials raised sharp questions about safety data, truck deliveries, and whether the $7.7 million proposal actually solves any downtown problem.

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Virginia Launches Nation’s First DMV-Accepted Mobile ID

By Uriah Kiser

“Most of us rely heavily on our phones, which is why Virginians should have access to a safe, secure form of mobile identification on the devices they use all the time,” Secretary of Transportation W. Sheppard Miller III said. “The Virginia Mobile ID option protects your identity and privacy in the digital age, keeping you in control of what information you share.”

“The Commonwealth has long been a leader in innovation and Virginia Mobile ID is the latest example of how we’re modernizing services for residents,” DMV Commissioner Dr. Gerald Lackey stated. “Over the next few months, we’ll continue expanding mobile ID acceptance with partners, while adding new functionality, such as digital wallet integration.”

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395 and 95 Express Lanes to Reverse Early Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

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

“The 395 and 95 Express Lanes will reverse early on a number of days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday,” Express Lanes announced. “On Thanksgiving, the Lanes will run southbound all day long.”

Drivers with three or more people in the car and an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV ON can travel the Express Lanes for free. The early reversals begin Thursday, November 20, and continue through Friday, November 28. Overnight reversals will remain unchanged.

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Prince William Supervisors to award $61M contract for massive Minnieville–Parkway interchange

By Uriah Kiser
A rendering shows Prince William County’s first Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI), planned for the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road in Woodbridge. The SPUI will provide access to the upcoming Quartz District, a mixed-use development with more than 1,000 homes and a Whole Foods Market.

Prince William County leaders are expected to take a major step toward easing one of the region’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks — and clearing the way for a long-awaited new community anchored by the county’s first Whole Foods Market.

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Fredericksburg Invites Public Input on Downtown Traffic Engineering Study

By Uriah Kiser
This meeting was at the new visitors center on Caroline Street. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

“The City of Fredericksburg invites residents and business owners to attend a public meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 601 Caroline Street,” City of Fredericksburg announced. “This community meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to share feedback on the ongoing Downtown Traffic Engineering Study, which aims to improve safety, traffic flow, and accessibility throughout the downtown area.”

City staff and the project consultant will present updates on the study’s findings and gather input as the team works to finalize project scopes, cost estimates, and phasing plans. Participants may drop in any time during the meeting to review materials, ask questions, and provide comments.

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