http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/default.asp VDOT News Headlines en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 7:16:01 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/i-95_bridge_replacements_at65772.asp Starting Sunday night, crews will begin replacement of the I-95 southbound bridge over Lombardy Street in Richmond, weather permitting. The 12-span Lombardy Street bridge is the largest of 11 bridges for the I-95 Richmond Bridge Restorations project with 88 bridge sections to be replaced. Eight bridges have been replaced on the project, with the I-95 bridges over Upham Brook in Henrico County remaining after the Lombardy Street bridge is completed in the fall. The project is currently on schedule for completion in June 2014. Thu, 16 May 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/transportation_board_and_commissioner65500.asp The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved seven contracts and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Commissioner of Highways Greg Whirley approved nine contracts during March and April with a total value of almost $60.3 million for Richmond District construction and maintenance. Fri, 03 May 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/travel_times_to_be65368.asp Starting Monday, May 6, I-95 commuters will see travel times displayed on five existing overhead message signs between Chesterfield County and Hanover County. Similar message signs have proved successful in areas such as Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads in providing accurate, real-time travel time information to drivers, allowing them to choose whether to continue on their route or take an alternate. Travel times also reduce trip-related anxiety and traffic congestion. Wed, 01 May 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/vdot_to_resurface_nearly65215.asp Pavement improvement season is officially underway for the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Richmond District. For many motorists and Richmond area residents, this will mean smoother driving surfaces by year’s end. VDOT will spend approximately $68 million to resurface 984 lane miles of state-maintained routes in the region during the 2013 season, which typically extends between April and November. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/vdot_posting_the_qualla65151.asp The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is posting the Qualla Road (Route 653) bridge over Swift Creek in Chesterfield County to four tons as the result of findings in a recent structural inspection. Earlier this week, bridge inspectors found advanced corrosion and deterioration in the concrete slabs. For driver safety, VDOT has decreased the maximum vehicle weight to reduce the amount of stress on the 53 year old bridge. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/i-95_northbound_bridge_replacement64932.asp This week, the Sherwood Avenue bridge became the seventh of 11 bridges to be replaced as part of the I-95 Richmond Bridge Restorations project. Crews will begin replacement of the I-95 northbound bridge over Robin Hood Road Monday night, weather permitting. This bridge will require the placement of 12 pre-cast bridge units and is expected to continue weeknights through the remainder of the month. The I-95 southbound bridge over Robin Hood Road was replaced November 2012. The project is currently on schedule for completion in June 2014. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/commissioner_of_highways_approves64836.asp The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Commissioner of Highways Greg Whirley approved eight contracts in March with a total value of $10.2 million for Richmond District construction and maintenance. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/vdot_prepared_for_wintery64753.asp The Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Richmond District is prepared for a winter storm that could bring a wintery mix to the region through tomorrow morning. According to weather forecasts, rain and freezing rain overnight will change over to a snow/sleet mix as air and pavement temperatures drop early tomorrow. This will result in icy driving conditions during the morning commute for many parts of the Richmond area to include Chesterfield, Powhatan, Goochland, Hanover and Henrico counties. Drivers are encouraged to monitor weather conditions throughout this storm and be prepared to alter their travel plans, if necessary. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/vdot_responding_to_heavy64758.asp As heavier than anticipated amounts of snow continue to fall across the Richmond region, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews and its contractors are out in full force treating and plowing major routes. Although pavement temperatures remain above freezing, snow and slush are accumulating on roads due to the heavy precipitation. Drivers are strongly advised to delay travel to allow crews to treat and clear roads. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8 http://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/richmond/2013/i-95_northbound_bridge_replacement64656.asp Crews will begin replacement of the Interstate 95 northbound bridge over Sherwood Avenue Sunday night, weather permitting. This bridge will require the placement of nine pre-cast bridge units and is expected to continue weeknights through early April. Six of 11 bridges have been completely replaced as part of the I-95 Richmond Bridge Restorations project. The I-95 southbound bridge over Sherwood Avenue was replaced November 2012. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 24:00:00 GMT-8