2018 News Releases - Culpeper
Dec. 11, 2018
BE ALERT FOR SLICK CONDITIONS IF TRAVELING THIS MORNING
Subfreezing temperatures overnight were ideal for black ice formation
Dec. 10, 2018
ROAD CONDITIONS IMPROVE BUT WATCH FOR REFREEZE
VDOT advises motorists to postpone unnecessary travel, check 511 for road conditions
Dec. 10, 2018
VDOT CREWS CONTINUE PLOWING, ICY CONDITIONS REPORTED
Caution on non-essential travel remains in place; check 511 for latest conditions
Dec. 10, 2018
VDOT CREWS WILL WORK OVERNIGHT TO TREAT ROADS
Motorists should avoid unnecessary travel overnight Sunday; check 511 for latest conditions
Dec. 9, 2018
ROAD CONDITIONS DETERIORATE AS WINTER STORM CONTINUES
Motorists urged to avoid non-essential travel during storm; check 511 for updated information
Dec. 9, 2018
VDOT CREWS ON DUTY AS WINTER STORM APPROACHES
With changing forecast, motorists urged to monitor road conditions before traveling Sunday
Dec. 8, 2018
VDOT MOBILIZES IN ANTICIPATION OF WINTER STORM
With changing forecast, motorists urged to monitor road conditions before traveling
Dec. 4, 2018
HANEYTOWN ROAD BRIDGE REOPENS TO TRAFFIC
Replacement for flood-destroyed structure completed two months ahead of schedule
Nov. 24, 2018
TRAVELERS MAY ENCOUNTER SLICK CONDITIONS THIS MORNING
VDOT crews mobilize in anticipation of forecast wintry mix
Nov. 15, 2018
VDOT CREWS CLEARING ROADS OF WINTRY MIX
Travelers urged to monitor road conditions, be alert to overnight refreeze
Nov. 1, 2018
MOORMANS RIVER BRIDGE REHABILITATION STARTS NOV. 5
Clark Road will be closed to through traffic Nov. 5-16
Oct. 30, 2018
CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD FOR RT. 15/17/29 WARRENTON SOUTHERN INTERCHANGE
Public invited to learn more about the project Nov. 13 at Lord Fairfax Community College
Oct. 9, 2018
SHARE YOUR INPUT ON BUSINESS RT. 15 BRIDGE PROJECT
Submit comments in person Oct. 16, via mail or email by Oct. 26
Oct. 4, 2018
CEDAR RUN BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REHABILITATION OCT. 9
Route 672 in Fauquier County will be closed through Nov. 30
Sept. 28, 2018
ALBEMARLE DESIGN-BUILD PUBILC HEARINGS OCT. 9-11
Public invited to learn about six projects, submit comments by Oct. 21
Sept. 24, 2018
RT. 29 ADVISORY PANEL MEETS THURSDAY IN WARRENTON
Second meeting will continue work toward improvements in New Baltimore area
Sept. 24, 2018
BRIDGE REHABILITATION UNDER WAY ON RT. 707 IN CROZET
Road reduced to one lane by day, closed to through traffic at night starting Oct. 1
Sept. 7, 2018
BRIDGE WORK TO BEGIN SEPT. 10 ON ROUTE 211/522
Two-way traffic will use eastbound bridge during construction
Sept. 5, 2018
APPLE GROVE ROAD BRIDGE REHABILITATION BEGINS SEPT. 10
Motorists advised to use alternate routes through Nov. 22
July 26, 2018
ROUTE 250 BRIDGE AT IVY IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Detour lifted one day ahead of schedule, contractor continues work to complete project
July 25, 2018
BRIDGE WORK BEGINS AUG. 6 ON SECRETARYS SAND ROAD
Road will be closed to through traffic; motorists advised to use posted detour
July 25, 2018
THORNTON RIVER BRIDGE REHABILITATION BEGINS AUG. 6
Whorton Hollow Road will be closed near Rock Mills Road through Sept. 13
July 19, 2018
HANEYTOWN CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT TO BEGIN SOON
VDOT will replace the washed out bridge on Haneytown Road in Greene County
July 18, 2018
SHARE YOUR INPUT ON RT. 726 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Submit comments in person July 25, via mail or email by Aug. 4
July 11, 2018
ROUTE 250 BRIDGE AT IVY WILL CLOSE FRIDAY EVENING
During two-week closure motorists should use I-64, expect congestion at peak travel times
July 5, 2018
ALWINGTON BLVD. – RT. 15/29 INTERSECTION CHANGING JULY 18
Left-turn lanes, traffic signal heads will be modified to improve traffic flow, reduce delays
July 3, 2018
ROUTE 250 BRIDGE AT IVY WILL CLOSE JULY 13
During two-week closure motorists should use I-64, expect congestion at peak travel times
June 28, 2018
BRIDGE WORK BEGINS JULY 9 ON RT. 600 IN ALBEMARLE
Motorists advised to use alternate routes during closure
June 24, 2018
VDOT CREWS CONTINUE FLOODING REPAIRS
32 roads still closed in Culpeper District, check 511 for latest status
June 23, 2018
VDOT CREWS WORKING TO REPAIR FLOODED ROADS
Work will continue through the weekend, caution is still the word for drivers
June 23, 2018
FLOOD CLEANUP CONTINUES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA
81 roads still closed; VDOT begins repairing road and damage assessments
June 22, 2018
TORRENTIAL RAIN CLOSES NEARLY 90 ROADS IN CENTRAL VA
VDOT advises drivers to avoid high water, check 511Virginia.org for road conditions
June 22, 2018
FLOODING AGAIN CLOSES ROADS ACROSS CENTRAL VA.
VDOT advises drivers to avoid high water, expect additional road closures today
June 19, 2018
PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 28 TO DISCUSS ROUTE 29 IN FAUQUIER CO.
VDOT, county representatives begin dialogue to reach consensus solution for improvements
June 8, 2018
TWO BRIGES CLOSE NEXT WEEK FOR REHABILITATION
Bridges on Route 715 in Fauquier, Route 810 in Albemarle will get new superstructures
June 4, 2018
52 ROADS REMAIN CLOSED ACROSS CENTRAL VA.
VDOT continues repairs on secondary routes; motorists should drive with care
June 3, 2018
MORE RAIN COMPLICATING FLOOD CLEANUP
Some roads reopened yesterday closed again as streams rise from additional heavy storms
June 3, 2018
VDOT CONTINUES FLOOD CLEANUP, ROAD REPAIRS
20 roads still closed in Central Va.; most will require significant restoration
June 1, 2018
RT. 33 OVER SWIFT RUN GAP REOPENS TO TRAFFIC
38 roads closed in Central Va.; VDOT continues flooding cleanup and damage assessments
June 1, 2018
RT. 33 OVER SWIFT RUN GAP REMAINS CLOSED FRIDAY MORNING
VDOT crews to resume mudslide cleanup operations and damage assessment
May 31, 2018
RT. 33 CLOSED ACROSS SWIFT RUN GAP DUE TO MUDSLIDES
Numerous secondary routes closed in Greene, Madison and Albemarle due to flooding
May 31, 2018
RT. 33 OVER SWIFT RUN GAP WILL REMAIN CLOSED OVERNIGHT
Mudslide cleanup continues; throughout Greene County multiple roads and bridges damaged
May 1, 2018
BRIDGE WORK BEGINS MAY 7 ON RT. 630 IN ORANGE
Motorists advised to use alternate routes during four-week closure
April 23, 2018
RT. 687 BRIDGE WILL CLOSE FOR REPLACEMENT APRIL 30
Motorists should follow posted detour route during two-week closure
April 13, 2018
RT. 603 IN ALBEMARLE REOPENS TO TRAFFIC
Bridge is now open to all legal loads following completion of repair project
March 22, 2018
CENTRAL VA. ROADS CLEAR, BUT DRIVE WITH CARE
Major highways are snow free but some secondary routes may have icy patches this morning
March 21, 2018
ROAD CONDITIONS IMPROVE BUT REFREEZE REMAINS A CONCERN
VDOT advises motorists to check 511 before traveling, drive carefully
March 21, 2018
AS STORM CONTINUES, SO DO VDOT EFFORTS TO CLEAR CENTRAL VA. ROADS
VDOT recommends postponing non-essential travel, check highway conditions using 511 tools
March 21, 2018
CENTRAL VA. ROADS ARE SNOW COVERED AS STORM CONTINUES
VDOT recommends postponing non-essential travel, check road conditions using 511 tools
March 20, 2018
FIRST DAY OF SPRING BRINGS WINTRY MIX TO CENTRAL VA.
Keep an eye on the forecast through Wednesday, adjust travel accordingly
March 19, 2018
SPRING ECLIPSED BY ANOTHER FORECAST WINTER STORM
Drivers should monitor weather through Wednesday; use 511 Virginia for road conditions
March 15, 2018
RT. 33/29 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 5
Public invited to learn more about project; comments accepted through April 15
March 12, 2018
DRIVE CAREFULLY OVERNIGHT MONDAY AND EARLY TUESDAY
Expect potential refreeze, check 511 Virginia for road conditions
March 12, 2018
WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL VA. TRAVEL ON MONDAY
VDOT advises drivers to monitor local weather; use 511 Virginia for road conditions
March 11, 2018
VDOT PREPARES FOR LATE-WINTER STORM
Monitor local weather; use 511 Virginia for road conditions
March 8, 2018
SHARE YOUR INPUT ON WARRENTON PARK AND RIDE EXPANSION
Submit comments in person March 22, via mail or email by April 1
March 2, 2018
WINDS CONTINUE TO AFFECT TRAVEL ACROSS CENTRAL VA.
VDOT cautions drivers to anticipate fallen trees, utility lines, darkened traffic signals
March 2, 2018
HIGH WINDS WILL AFFECT TRAVEL ACROSS PIEDMONT VA.
VDOT cautions drivers to anticipate fallen trees, utility lines, debris on roads
Feb. 22, 2018
WARRENTON INTERCHANGE PROJECT CONTRACT AWARDED
Commonwealth Transportation Board lets $19.6 million contract to Shirley Contracting
Feb. 21, 2018
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD FOR RT. 20-231 ROUNDABOUT
Public invited to learn more about project March 8; comments accepted through March 18
Feb. 17, 2018
ROAD CONDITIONS ARE MIXED ACROSS CENTRAL VIRGINIA
VDOT advises motorists to check 511 before traveling, expect slick spots Sunday morning
Feb. 17, 2018
ANOTHER ROUND OF WINTRY MIX FORECAST FOR CENTRAL VA.
Travelers urged to monitor forecasts, road conditions Saturday afternoon and evening
Feb. 8, 2018
BE ALERT FOR BLACK ICE IF TRAVELING EARLY THIS MORNING
VDOT advises motorists to drive for conditions by reduce speeding speed
Feb. 7, 2018
WET ROADS MAY REFREEZE OVERNIGHT
VDOT advises motorists to check 511 before traveling, drive carefully
Feb. 7, 2018
FREEZING RAIN WILL IMPACT TUESDAY MORNING COMMUTE
VDOT advises motorists to expect slick driving conditions, consider delaying travel
Feb. 6, 2018
WINTRY MIX MAY IMPACT WEDNESDAY MORNING COMMUTE
VDOT advises motorists to expect slick driving conditions, consider delaying travel
Feb. 5, 2018
MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR BLACK ICE THIS MORNING
VDOT crews continuing to treat roads in anticipation of overnight refreeze
Feb. 4, 2018
MOTORISTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR OVERNIGHT REFREEZE
VDOT crews will be on duty overnight to monitor for black ice
Feb. 4, 2018
SLICK ROADS LIKELY DURING MORNING WINTER STORM
VDOT urges delay of non-essential travel, extra caution for those who must drive
Feb. 3, 2018
FORECAST WINTRY MIX MAY LEAVE ROADS ICY ON SUNDAY
VDOT urges delay of non-essential travel, extra caution for those who must drive
Jan. 30, 2018
DRIVE WITH CAUTION EARLY THIS MORNING IN CENTRAL VA.
Motorists may find slick spots on some roads after overnight wintry mix
Jan. 26, 2018
SHARE YOUR INPUT ON RT. 635 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Submit comments in person Feb. 14, via mail or email by Feb. 24
Jan. 18, 2018
RT. 22/208 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC HEARING FEB. 8
Public invited to learn more about project; comments accepted through Feb. 18
Jan. 18, 2018
DRIVE WITH CAUTION EARLY THIS MORNING IN CENTRAL VA.
Icy conditions on secondary routes in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa and Orange counties
Jan. 17, 2018
DRIVE WITH CAUTION OVERNIGHT IN CENTRAL VA.
VDOT crews will be on duty to monitor for slick conditions
Jan. 17, 2018
CONDITIONS IMPROVING ON CENTRAL VA. ROADS
Interstates, major highways clear of snow, VDOT crews clearing secondary routes
Jan. 17, 2018
SNOW-COVERED ROADS REPORTED ACROSS CENTRAL VA.
Motorists should check conditions, allow extra time for morning drive
Jan. 16, 2018
VDOT PREPARING FOR FORECAST OVERNIGHT SNOW
Motorists should check conditions, anticipate slick roads during Wednesday morning drive
Jan. 9, 2018
BLACK ICE IS A DANGER ON CENTRAL VA. ROADS THIS MORNING
Most secondary roads are slick; drive with care, slow down, allow extra time
Jan. 9, 2018
SLICK SPOTS POSSIBLE TUESDAY MORNING
Motorists should check road conditions before traveling
Jan. 8, 2018
FREEZING RAIN AFFECTS SOME CENTRAL VA. ROADS
Motorists encouraged to drive with care, check 511 for road conditions
Jan. 8, 2018
ICY ROAD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TONIGHT, EARLY TUESDAY
VDOT preparing for potential freezing rain; motorists should monitor forecast
Jan. 4, 2018
SNOWY ROADS REPORTED IN SOME CENTRAL VA. COUNTIES
Interstates, primary roads are clear but secondary routes snow covered in Fluvanna, Louisa