2008 News Releases - Richmond
Dec. 31, 2008
I-295 FLYOVER PROJECT UPDATE
Short Pump area project 92% complete
Dec. 12, 2008
BENJAMIN HARRISON BRIDGE CLOSED TOMORROW AT 5:30 A.M.
Due to mechanical complications
Dec. 12, 2008
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND INFORMATION MEETING ON I-64 REPAVING AND I-95 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECTS
Nov. 21, 2008
BENJAMIN HARRISON BRIDGE CLOSED MONDAY
Due to counterweight testing
Nov. 12, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES ONE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACT VALUED AT $1.5 MILLION
Oct. 28, 2008
I-95 North/South in Ashland to be Closed Tomorrow Morning
Dominion Virginia Power to repair overhead power lines
Oct. 1, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES FIVE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $3.7 MILLION
Sept. 24, 2008
OCT. 2 CLOSURE FOR ROUTE 5 BRIDGE
Temporary closure #6 of 6
Sept. 15, 2008
I-64 WEST TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES
I-295 flyover project in western Henrico County
Sept. 11, 2008
RT. 5 BRIDGE TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT SEPT. 18
Temporary closure #5 of 6
Sept. 3, 2008
ROUTE 5 BRIDGE TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT SEPT. 11
Temporary closure #4 of 6
Aug. 28, 2008
JUDITH STEWART DRESSER MEMORIAL BRIDGE TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT SEPT. 2
Temporary closure #3 of 6
Aug. 14, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES TWO CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $1.5 MILLION
Aug. 14, 2008
VDOT STARTLING STARLINGS ON THE BENJAMIN HARRISON BRIDGE
Humane bird management technique to reduce droppings
Aug. 1, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES A CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACT VALUED AT $338,000
July 18, 2008
ROUTE 5 BRIDGE HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR MARINE TRAFFIC
52-foot maximum height requirement starts July 28
July 17, 2008
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES ONE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACT VALUED AT $5.2 MILLION
July 15, 2008
HUGUENOT BRIDGE CLOSED JULY 20 FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
July 10, 2008
OVERNIGHT CLOSURE OF ROUTE 5 BRIDGE ON JULY 17
Temporary closure #2 of 6
July 2, 2008
ROUTE 5 BRIDGE TO CLOSE OVERNIGHT JULY 10
Motorists asked to make alternate travel plans or use detour
June 12, 2008
POUNCEY TRACT ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING COMPLETE
I-295 Flyover project in Western Henrico County
June 4, 2008
I-95 NORTH TO BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY TONIGHT
Construction to repair portion of bridge beam
June 3, 2008
I-95 NORTH TO BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY TONIGHT
Construction to repair portion of bridge beam
May 21, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES TWO CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $546,000
May 19, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES ONE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACT VALUED AT $1.1 MILLION
April 17, 2008
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES TWO CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $7.3 MILLION
April 11, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES FIVE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT MORE THAN $4.3 MILLION
March 28, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES SEVEN CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT MORE THAN $6 MILLION
March 7, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES 15 CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT MORE THAN $16 MILLION
March 7, 2008
SENSOR INSTALLATION TO AFFECT BENJAMIN HARRISON BRIDGE TRAVELERS
Feb. 20, 2008
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES TWO CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $5.5 MILLION
Feb. 12, 2008
VDOT TO UNVEIL HISTORICAL MARKER TO COMMEMORATE AFRICAN-AMERICAN BURIAL SITE
116 burials recovered during Route 288 construction
Jan. 31, 2008
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES NINE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $2.7 MILLION
Jan. 24, 2008
VDOT Lifts Weight Restriction for the Varina-Enon Bridge
Repairs complete
Jan. 16, 2008
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES THREE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $17.2 MILLION
Jan. 9, 2008
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND PUBLIC HEARING ON NASH ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN CHESTERFIELD
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