Today our VDOT family is grieving.
A dedicated public servant was killed and another was injured while working in a work zone, serving the people of the commonwealth. This is devastating for our agency, coworkers and colleagues.
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Think it won't happen to you❓Thousands of vehicles are stolen every year. Take control of your car's safety today: Lock your doors, secure your keys and stay vigilant. Your ride is your responsibility. 🛡️ 🚗
Traffic update: All lanes remain closed and traffic is being detoured off Route 632 (Allans Road) onto Route 631 (Middleburg Road) to Hawksbill Avenue.
Traffic Alert: The Benjamin Harrison Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic due to barrier gate damage. Motorists should follow the posted detour using I-295. @PrinceGeorgeVa@CharlesCityGov
In Augusta County at mile marker 231 just south of Mount Sidney, southbound motorists can expect delays due to a tractor trailer crash. The south right lane is closed. Traffic backups are approximately 7.5 miles.
Overnight full closures on I-64 west in @AboutChesapeake scheduled for July 12-17, 12:01 to as late as 5 a.m., at the I-464 interchange. Express Lanes will close in both directions. Work is weather dependent. More: https://t.co/ESNprSRYU4
@VaDOT#hrtraffic@ChesapeakeRoads
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STAFFORD: Consider alternate routes, including I-95 southbound, if you typically travel Route 1 southbound between Route 610 and Courthouse Road this afternoon. Check 511 Virginia for updates at https://t.co/bLzPucjENm.
Happy National Motorcycle Day! 🏍️
Whether you're cruising on four wheels (or two!), thanks for doing your part to keep our roads safe!
#NationalMotorcycleDay#motorcycle#VDOT
Sadly, 2 children have died after being left or forgotten in a hot car within a span of just 3 days this July. 💔🌡️
As another dangerous heat dome with triple-digits temps threatens parts of the U.S., remember these prevention tips:
🧸 Keep a toy in the front seat as a visual cue.
📱 Leave an item you need in the back.
🔒 Lock empty cars so kids can't climb inside.
All lanes on I-64 east near Croaker Road in James City County are blocked due to a crash. Traffic reroutes off interstate at exit 231A. Heavy congestion, with delay possible. #hrtraffic@VSPPIO@VaTruckingAssn@JamesCityCounty
I-66 East remains closed in Warren County due to cleanup from an early morning tractor trailer crash.
Traffic is detoured at exit 6. Expect major delays.
🚧Traffic Alert - #Alexandria: The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will have multiple maintenance openings and intermittent traffic stops tonight between 10 pm and 5 am, weather permitting. Expect delays and consider using alternate routes. #VaTraffic#DMVTraffic@VaTruckingAssn@MDSHA
As early as July 10, I-64 traffic between North Armistead Ave & King St bridge in @cityofhampton to shift to outside lanes for HREL construction.
-WB as early as July 10.
-EB as early as July 18.
Work is weather-dependent.
More > https://t.co/4a58yw6okn
@VaDOT#hrtraffic
Hot cars are not cool! Never leave your pet alone inside a parked car. Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes. Even when parked in the shade or with windows cracked, the temperature inside a car can quickly become deadly.
Bridge work resumes this weekend on Route 7 (Berryville Pike) over I-81 in Frederick County.
Expect lane closures and traffic delays on Route 7 from 8pm Friday through 6am Monday... and similar traffic restrictions the following weekend.