http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/default.asp VDOT News Headlines en-us Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:19:23 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/vdot_investigating_cause_of56433.asp FAIRFAX—The Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting a detailed investigation into what caused a 30-foot tall cantilevered sign structure to collapse onto the eastbound travel lanes of Interstate 66 near Monument Avenue in Fairfax at 2:48 p.m. yesterday.  The structure struck a pick-up truck but did not cause any injuries. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/vdot_adds_caution_sign56172.asp GAINESVILLE—In light of two recent crashes involving vehicles and Norfolk Southern trains on southbound Route 29 in Gainesville, the Virginia Department of Transportation has placed a portable message sign reminding motorists not to block the railroad crossing while waiting at a red light or when traffic is backed up. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/utility_relocation_to_begin56171.asp GREAT FALLS—Utility relocation begins in early February in the median of Route 7 near Georgetown Pike in preparation for widening Route 7 to six lanes, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced today. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/new_online_tool_shows56159.asp FAIRFAX —The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a new web tool that shows the status of plowing in northern Virginia neighborhoods. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/get_involved_in_planning56163.asp The public is invited to share their input at two information meetings on a Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being developed for Interstate 66 from U.S. Route 15 in Prince William County to the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County. The study is examining potential multimodal improvements that will address existing and future transportation needs in the corridor.   Tue, 24 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/vdot_crews_prepare_for56111.asp FAIRFAX―Virginia Department of Transportation crews in northern Virginia are preparing for freezing rain overnight and tomorrow morning. With icy road conditions expected during rush hour, VDOT recommends motorists consider teleworking or delaying travel until after 10 a.m. Monday. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/old_linton_hall_road56113.asp GAINESVILLE― Two-way traffic on Old Linton Hall Road will be restored by noon today, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The road has been limited to southbound traffic only between Whitney Road and Lakeview Drive since mid-October, while crews installed a 24-inch water main as part of the Route 29/Linton Hall Road interchange project. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/bridge_closure_on_blackburn55757.asp WOODBRIDGE — At 4 p.m. today the Virginia Department of Transportation closed a structurally deficient bridge on Blackburn Road in Woodbridge. The road is closed between Rippon Boulevard and Wentworth Lane. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/reminder_avoid_route_2955737.asp GAINESVILLE – Motorists will want to avoid Route 29 and Linton Hall Road in Gainesville on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7-8, while construction crews shift traffic onto the recently completed detour roads, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.   Thu, 05 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/northern_virginia/2012/update_one-way_traffic_on55710.asp GAINESVILLE― Two-way traffic on Old Linton Hall Road will be restored by Jan. 31, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The road has been limited to southbound traffic only between Whitney Road and Lakeview Drive since mid-October, as crews install a 24-inch water main as part of the Route 29/Linton Hall Road interchange project. The work was expected to take about one month, but has been delayed by utility conflicts. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 24:00:00 GMT-8