http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/default.asp VDOT News Headlines en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 2:15:54 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/truck_restriction_posted_on56353.asp CULPEPER — Through trucks are prohibited on Route 620 (Edwards Shop Road) in Culpeper County. The restriction was requested by Culpeper County and became effective Jan. 23 when the signs were installed. Commercial vehicles making local deliveries are still allowed to use the road. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/public_invited_to_hearing56161.asp CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on three proposed projects to improve safety along the Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) corridor in Albemarle County. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/slick_conditions_overnight_due56110.asp CULPEPER — Motorists traveling overnight and early Monday morning should anticipate freezing rain and icy conditions on roads in Central Virginia. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/slippery_conditions_reported_on56105.asp CULPEPER — Most highways across Central Virginia are reported in minor condition this morning, with the roadway covered with patches of snow and ice from the snow and sleet that has been falling all night. Many areas are reporting accumulated snow crusted with sleet and ice. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/icy_conditions_likely_tonight56109.asp CULPEPER — Motorists traveling overnight Saturday should use caution and expect to encounter freezing conditions. Interstate and primary highways across Central Virginia are clear of snow, but moisture left on the road surface may freeze tonight as temperatures drop below freezing. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/motorists_urged_to_drive56098.asp CULPEPER — Motorists who must travel tonight should drive with caution and expect to encounter slick conditions in some areas of Central Virginia. Weather forecasts call for a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that may make roads slick Friday night and into early afternoon on Saturday. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/vdot_to_open_meadow55700.asp CULPEPER – The Virginia Department of Transportation and Albemarle County will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new Meadow Creek Parkway. The event is scheduled for Friday, January 6, at 10 a.m. on the new parkway at its northern terminus near the Charlottesville Albemarle Technology Education Center (CATEC). The public is invited to attend. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2012/vdot_to_hold_hearing55699.asp CULPEPER —The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a public hearing on a proposed project to improve the intersection of Route 607 (Matthew Mill Road) and Route 29 (Seminole Trail) in Greene County. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, January 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ruckersville Elementary School, 105 Progress Place, Ruckersville, VA 22968. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2011/9_firms_qualified_for55531.asp RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced that nine firms have provided responsive Submittals of Qualifications in the first step of the agency’s Request for Proposals for the Route 29/Charlottesville Bypass project. VDOT is seeking proposals to build the new road using its Design-Build project development process. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/culpeper/2011/route_29_north_closed55451.asp CULPEPER — Route 29 northbound in Fauquier County is closed at Route 600 (Broad Run Church Road) due to an accident involving a tractor-trailer and three other vehicles. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 24:00:00 GMT-8