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Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer shuts down I-95 in Spotsylvania

Published December 2, 2025 at 1:02PM | Updated December 2, 2025 at 2:20PM

A crash involving four vehicles — including a tractor-trailer — shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County on Tuesday morning, causing major traffic delays.

According to the Virginia State Police, the crash happened around 8:54 a.m. at mile marker 120. Investigators say the incident began when an unknown white pickup truck bumped into a Nissan Kicks, causing it to hit a guardrail, spin out, and strike a Toyota Highlander. The Highlander was then hit by a tractor-trailer.

VDOT Seeks Public Input on Hoadly Road STARS Study

By Potomac Local News

Published December 1, 2025 at 11:35AM

“The study team sought public input regarding corridor priorities during the previous round of public involvement earlier this year,” the Virginia Department of Transportation reported. “This feedback was used to help develop improvement alternatives that are being evaluated and presented during this round of public involvement.”

The study evaluates potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along a five-mile section of Hoadly Road between Dumfries Road and Prince William Parkway, where traffic volumes range from 12,000 to 25,000 vehicles daily. Proposed alternatives apply to multiple intersections along the corridor, including Dumfries Road, Purcell Road/Dale Boulevard, and Prince William Parkway, as well as corridor-wide enhancements. Public comments are being accepted through December 15 via online survey, email, or mail.

OPINION: The Rappahannock River Bridge Is a No-Brainer. Build It.

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 28, 2025 at 2:34PM

For years, the unspoken transportation strategy in the Fredericksburg region has been simple: move here, live here, shop here—but when it’s time to work, get on Interstate 95 and hope for the best.

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FAMPO Advances West-Side Rappahannock River Crossing Study

By Potomac Local News

Published November 26, 2025 at 2:00PM

The Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization voted Monday to adopt the long-awaited Rappahannock River Crossing Parkway Alternatives Study, advancing “Option C,” a proposed new bridge and roadway linking Stafford County to the City of Fredericksburg west of Interstate 95.

The decision places the corridor into the region’s long-range transportation plan and moves the project toward the costly federal environmental review process needed before any construction can be approved.

New Quadrant Roadway Coming to Route 1 and 234, but Launch Date Still Uncertain

By Potomac Local News

Published November 25, 2025 at 3:18PM

Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood says a significant traffic change at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 234 will begin on December 3, 2025.

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VRE Adds First New Train in 10 Years on December 1—Just Weeks Before Major Winter Schedule Disruptions

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 25, 2025 at 11:30AM

A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

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Traffic Alert: Scheduled Lane Closures in Stafford County and Fredericksburg Area (Nov. 23-29, 2025)

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 22, 2025 at 8:32PM

“The scheduled lane closures for road work in the Fredericksburg, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas, weather permitting.” — VDOT Fredericksburg District announced on Nov. 21, 2025.

“Monday – Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures on Route 17 between Poplar Road and Hartwood Church Road. Median improvements under permit.” — VDOT Fredericksburg District stated.

Occoquan Road Two-Week Closure at I-95 Overpass in Woodbridge Begins Nov. 7

By Potomac Local News

Published November 21, 2025 at 2:12PM

“Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Occoquan Road (Route 906) between Horner Road (Route 639) and Old Bridge Road (Route 641) will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Occoquan Road is scheduled to reopen at the I-95 overpass by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24.”

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State trooper injured in I-66 crash while assisting at earlier accident

By Potomac Local News

Published November 21, 2025 at 10:21AM

A Virginia State Police trooper was injured early Thursday morning, November 21, while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 66 eastbound near the Capital Beltway.

The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m., when the trooper, who was inside his patrol car with emergency lights activated, was struck by a Lexus SUV in the right lane of the I-66 Express Lanes. At the time, he was responding to a previous crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle that was blocking lanes in both the mainline and Express Lanes.

Falmouth Bridge Replacement to Begin in 2030, Last Three Years

By Potomac Local News

Published November 21, 2025 at 10:09AM

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.