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‘Fourth in Fredericksburg:’ Events, street closures, parking locations

Published June 22, 2023 at 2:55PM | Updated June 22, 2023 at 3:37PM

Fredericksburg City Government: “Notice of Downtown Street Closures on 4th of July: The 600-900 blocks of Sophia Street, 100 block of Hanover Street, and 100 block of Charlotte Street will be closed for a special event on Tuesday, July 4th, beginning at 2:00 A.M. and reopening at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. There will be signs in place to indicate the restrictions, and vehicles will be towed at the owners’ expense early Tuesday morning that have not been removed from these streets.”

“4th of July Events: Fourth in Fredericksburg showcases all of the happenings on the 4th of July in the City of Fredericksburg. Daytime events begin at 7:30am with the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler Race, followed by the 9:30 am Children’s Roll N’ Stroll and the 10-4 pm Festival of the Streets and more! Evening events conclude with Fireworks over Virginia Credit Union Stadium and Pratt Park. Find details online: fredericksburgva.gov/fourthinfxbg”

OmniRide update: Free rides, beautified bus shelters

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2023 at 2:12PM | Updated June 21, 2023 at 4:45PM

OmniRide Director Bob Schneider places Manassas-area bus schedules into a time capsule during the city's 150th anniversary celebration.

OmniRide will give free rides again on Friday, June 30, 2023. It marks the second time the transit provider has offered free fares on a Friday this year. The move comes as Virginia Railway Express is providing free rides on Fridays until September 1.

OmniRide: “OmniRide will offer FARE-FREE rides on all Express routes on June 30. Fare-free travel is being offered to thank you for your continued patronage.”

Driver strikes pole, charged with DUI

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2023 at 10:18AM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 17th at approximately 4:04 a.m. Deputy J.J. Suh responded to the intersection of Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane for a report of an auto accident. It was advised instead of traveling on the road, the driver struck a power line pole, drove through a fence, and ended up a few hundred feet in a field.”

“When Deputy Suh arrived on scene, he located the Dodge Charger with heavy damage. The driver had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and advised he was traveling nearly double the speed limit. After conducting field sobriety tests, Deputy Suh arrested the driver.

Amtrak ridership in Virginia saw more than 50% increase in April 2023 compared to April 2022

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2023 at 6:23PM

2022-02-08 - Amtrak ALC42 Locomotive & Event - Marc Glucksman/River Rail Photo

WVEC-TV: “Virginia is currently served by 13 Amtrak regional and national trains that connect 21 rail stations.”

“The system in the Commonwealth is one of the best revenue generators of its size for Amtrak. Recent ridership numbers show interest in regional passenger rail may be at an all-time high.”

Driver charged with domestic assault after 610 crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 10:08AM

Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash closed a portion of Route 610 on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Stafford County sheriff’s spokesman: “A male and female were both transported to the hospital for their injuries and later released. The male who caused the crash has been charged with, as of right now, two counts of domestic assault and reckless driving.”

Traffic hot spots near Fredericksburg, Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 9:45AM

I-95 Rappahannock River crossing

Virginia Department of Transportation: “June 18 – 24, 2023 All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.”

“I-95 Northbound, Exit 110 (Ladysmith), Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating lane closures for paving between mile markers 111 -112 near the Ladysmith I-95 interchange in Caroline, and along the interchange on- and off-ramps. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.”

Portion of Lomond Drive outside Manassas to close for 2 weeks

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 15, 2023 at 3:44PM

Virginia Department of Transportation: “Lomond Drive between Lomond South Drive and Manassas Drive (Route 213) will be closed to through traffic from 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, through Friday, June 30 to replace a pipe culvert, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.”

“Those needing to reach properties along Lomond Drive will have access; however, traffic will not be able to go beyond the point of pipe culvert replacement (between 9404 and 9407 Lomond Drive) in either direction.”

Deputies file charges in string of DUI crashes across county

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 15, 2023 at 3:33PM

Deputy E.E. West responded to the 1000 block of Mountain View Road for a report of a vehicle going off the roadway

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 14th, at approximately 5:49 p.m., Deputy E.E. West responded to Kellogg Mill Road for a single-vehicle auto accident. The caller advised the driver smelled like alcoholic beverages. When Deputy West arrived on the scene, she observed the vehicle in a ditch with damage to its front bumper. The road was shut down until the vehicle could be properly removed.”

“The driver advised he was traveling South on Kellogg Mill Road after work when the vehicle in front of him began to slow down. The driver attempted to slow down; however, his brakes were so bad he could not slow down in time. To avoid a crash, he swerved into the ditch. The driver had red, glassy eyes, slurred speech, the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, and admitted to consuming some Twisted Tea.”

NVTA celebrates 20 years, funded $3.1 billion in transportation projects

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 15, 2023 at 6:30AM

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority: “On June 8th, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated two significant milestones. This year, NVTA is proudly commemorating its 20th anniversary since its establishment, in addition to celebrating its 10th funding anniversary. These achievements were made possible through the passing of two pivotal bills.”

“In 2002, former Governor Mark Warner signed Senate Bill 576, which brought NVTA into existence. This legislation laid the foundation for the Authority to address transportation challenges in Northern Virginia. Over a decade later, in 2013, former Governor Robert McDonnell signed House Bill 2313, a transformative bill that granted NVTA a dedicated revenue stream. The funding made possible by HB 2313 has been instrumental in supporting NVTA’s mission of financing multimodal transportation projects aimed at reducing congestion across the region.”

Travel hot spots in the Stafford/Fredericksburg area this week

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 11, 2023 at 9:35AM

I-95 Rappahannock River crossing

VDOT Fredericksburg: “All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.”

“I-95 Northbound: Exit 110 (Ladysmith); Sunday – Tuesday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures for paving between mile markers 108-111 near the Ladysmith I-95 interchange in Caroline, and along the interchange on- and off-ramps. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.”