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Overnight closure planned for southbound 95 Express Lanes in Dale City Oct. 30

Published October 29, 2025 at 1:33PM

“The southbound-running 95 Express Lanes will be closed between the exit for Dale Boulevard (Route 784) and the exit for Route 234 (Dumfries/Manassas) for Neabsco Creek bridge-related geotechnical work,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “The full closure will take place from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, weather permitting.”

“During the closure, the Opitz Boulevard ramp and the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes ramp to the southbound 95 Express Lanes will also be closed,” VDOT stated. “Traffic will be diverted to the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes via the flyover ramp providing access to the Dale Boulevard interchange.”

FXBGO! to launch realigned Stafford County bus routes and new numbering system December 1

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 29, 2025 at 8:49AM

“Customer experience is at the heart of what we do at Fredericksburg Regional Transit, as our mission is to best serve the needs of the community,” Director of Public Transit and Transportation Jamie Jackson said. “We are confident that the upcoming changes to the Stafford Routes will help us achieve this goal by increasing the quality of our service.”

Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) announced that beginning December 1, 2025, Stafford County bus routes will be realigned and renamed to use numbered designations. The changes, developed through community feedback during the Transit Strategic Plan, aim to simplify route identification, reduce travel times, and better connect residents to key destinations across Stafford County. Updated maps and schedules will be available in November at Central Station and on the FXBGO! website.

Single-lane closures scheduled on Parkway Boulevard in Stafford County’s Park Ridge neighborhood

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2025 at 11:27PM

“Travelers on Parkway Boulevard in the Park Ridge neighborhood will encounter periodic single lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. over the next two weeks,” Stafford County Government announced. “Closures are scheduled Monday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Oct. 31, and again Monday, Nov. 3 through Friday, Nov. 7.”

The county advised drivers to plan for potential delays and use caution when traveling through the work zone during these maintenance periods.

Route 1 southbound closed in Stafford County due to crash, downed utility lines

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 27, 2025 at 10:46AM

“All lanes of Route 1 in Stafford County have reopened at Acadia Street,” Virginia Department of Transportation – Fredericksburg District announced.

The reopening follows an earlier vehicle crash that brought down utility lines and closed the southbound lanes Monday. Traffic is now moving normally in both directions.

Stafford County invests $70 million in transportation and safety improvements

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2025 at 8:42PM

“Stafford County, with the Board of Supervisors’ support, has made improving transportation for residents a top priority,” the County Government announced. “This year, the County is investing $70 million in road improvement projects across the community to enhance roadway safety, improve accessibility, and reduce congestion.”

City invites public input on Fredericksburg Downtown Traffic Engineering Study

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2025 at 10:58AM | Updated October 25, 2025 at 12:24PM

A view of Downtown Fredericksburg from above Hurkamp Park [Photo: Fredericksburg City]

“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,” the 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.”

Scheduled Lane Closures for Bridge Washing Along I-95 in Fredericksburg District

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 24, 2025 at 6:56PM

A drone view of Interstate 95 at Exit 126 in Spotsylvania County, where traffic merging with Route 1 has been identified as one of the region’s top crash hot spots. [Photo: VDOT]

“Bridge washing will require alternating lane closures along I-95 northbound and southbound between Exit 110 (Ladysmith) and Exit 118 (Thornburg),” Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced. “Work is scheduled Sunday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at the bridge over the Matta River.”

“Additional bridge washing will take place between Exit 130 (Route 3) and Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton), with alternating lane closures in both local and through lanes at the I-95 bridges over the Rappahannock River,” VDOT stated.

Fredericksburg moves closer to 2-way street plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated October 25, 2025 at 10:55AM

Fredericksburg’s plan to convert several downtown one-way streets into two-way traffic—and add new bike lanes and pedestrian upgrades—now carries an estimated $7.7 million price tag, according to new engineering data presented to the city’s Planning Commission on October 22.

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Route 1 Closed in Both Directions at Southpoint Parkway After Vehicle Crash in Spotsylvania

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2025 at 8:57AM | Updated October 23, 2025 at 9:27AM

“All lanes on Route 1 northbound and southbound are closed at Southpoint Parkway due to a vehicle crash,” Virginia Department of Transportation Fredericksburg District (VaDOTFRED) announced. “Travelers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes.”

The crash occurred near the intersection of Route 1 and Spotsylvania Parkway, just south of the I-95 Exit 126 interchange. Travel delays are currently about one mile, and Interstate 95 is recommended as an alternate route for north-south travel.

VRE opens new 740-space parking garage at Manassas Park station

By Press Release

Published October 21, 2025 at 8:51AM

Commuters in Manassas Park now have more parking options, thanks to a new 740-space garage at the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) station. Officials gathered Tuesday, October 21, to celebrate the grand opening of the garage, which supports both VRE riders and the city’s growing Park Central downtown.

Of the total spaces, 540 are designated for VRE commuters and visitors to Park Central — a recently revitalized mixed-use development that includes a new City Hall and library. The $35.2 million project was funded by multiple regional partners and responds to increasing demand identified in a 2017 VRE study.