2007 News Releases - Statewide
Dec. 20, 2007
VDOT COMPLETES AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL BELTWAY HOT LANES
Transit and HOV Service Coming to Virginia’s Busiest Highway,
$1.4 Billion Private, Federal and State Funding Construction Partnership
Dec. 19, 2007
VDOT SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES FOR HOLIDAYS
Long-Term Construction Zones Remain in Place
Dec. 17, 2007
MORTEZA SALEHI NAMED VDOT’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
VDOT Veteran Leader Brings International Experience to the Job
Dec. 7, 2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: VDOT WARNS MOTORISTS TO TAKE EXTRA CAUTION ON ICY ROADS
VDOT Crews Applying Abrasives, Chemicals
Dec. 7, 2007
VDOT URGES MOTORISTS TO USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING TONIGHT AND TOMORROW MORNING
Chance That Bridges, Roads Could Refreeze
Dec. 3, 2007
SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY FOR VDOT SNOW REMOVAL CREWS
VDOT Prepared as Virginia Recognizes Winter Weather Preparedness Week
Nov. 30, 2007
VDOT RECEIVES 2007 "GREEN" LEADERSHIP AWARD
I-64 West Safety Rest Area in New Kent Recognized for Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection
Nov. 16, 2007
AGENCY SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Motorists Encouraged to Buckle Up, Avoid Distractions, Share the Road,
Drive Drug- and Alcohol-free and Obey Speed Limits This Holiday Season
Nov. 16, 2007
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, WILL YOU BE VIRGINIA’S NEXT TRAFFIC FATALITY?
State Agencies Challenge Virginians to Help Prevent Highway Deaths This Thanksgiving
Nov. 13, 2007
VDOT's WOUNDED VETERANS INTERN PROGRAM PAYING OFF AFTER FIRST YEAR
Agency receives national recognition award from Federal Highway Administration
Oct. 19, 2007
VDOT COMPLETES DECK-TRUSS BRIDGE RE-INSPECTIONS
No Serious Safety Issues Uncovered
Oct. 19, 2007
PROPOSED ACCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
Proposed regulations and standards would reduce crashes and improve traffic flow
Oct. 18, 2007
VDOT AWARDS $2.5 MILLION IN GRANTS TO PROMOTE WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL
Program Benefits Students in Grades K-8
Oct. 9, 2007
ROBERT H. CARY NAMED LYNCHBURG DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
15-Year VDOT Veteran to Oversee Area That Includes Nine Counties, Two Cities
Oct. 3, 2007
VDOT POSTS 3-TON WEIGHT LIMIT ON ROUTE 3 NORRIS BRIDGE
Additional inspection finding shows area of concern
Oct. 2, 2007
VDOT, DMV, State Police Partner to Reduce Highway Fatalities Safety Challenge Issued to Virginia Drivers
Safety Challenge Issued to Virginia Drivers
Oct. 2, 2007
VDOT, DMV, State Police Partner to Reduce Highway Fatalities
Safety Challenge Issued to Virginia Drivers
Sept. 27, 2007
VIRGINIA AUTHORIZED TO ACCELERATE $33.9 MILLION IN FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SPENDING
Sound Financial Management Leads to Additional Federal Commitment
Sept. 20, 2007
FOREST AND PARK PROJECTS MOVE FORWARD WITH FEDERAL FUNDING
VDOT will transfer funds earmarked for seven popular projects
Sept. 20, 2007
VDOT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL PROJECT COMPLETION AND BUDGET GOALS FOR FIRST TIME
Final report for Fiscal Year 2007 released this week
Sept. 12, 2007
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD SETS PUBLIC MEETINGS
Six-Year Improvement Plan to be Discussed
Sept. 10, 2007
COMMONWEALTH ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL BELTWAY HOT LANES
Construction to Begin in Spring 2008
Sept. 5, 2007
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY VOLUNTEERS GET IN GEAR FOR FALL PICK UP VDOT
VDOT statewide litter pickup set for Sept. 15
Aug. 29, 2007
LANE CLOSURES LIFTED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Long-Term Construction Zones to Remain in Place
Aug. 15, 2007
VDOT NAMES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Reta Busher brings 27 years of corporate and local government financial experience
Aug. 14, 2007
VDOT TO RE-INSPECT BRIDGES STARTING THIS WEEK
11 Structures Similar to Minnesota Bridge Will Receive Independent Review
Aug. 10, 2007
EXPLORE VIRGINIA’S COAL COUNTRY ALONG NEW BYWAY
Virginia Coal Heritage Trail Offers Unique Cultural Experience
Aug. 1, 2007
IMPROVED 511 PHONE SYSTEM MAKES TRAFFIC INFO MORE ACCESSIBLE
Upgrades to 511 Traveler Information System Reflect Customer Feedback
July 31, 2007
MEGAPROJECTS BRING CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
VDOT invites DBE and SWAM firms to learn about upcoming construction
July 30, 2007
VDOT TALKS STRAIGHT ON DRIVING ROUNDABOUTS
Driver training now includes roundabout instruction
July 25, 2007
VDOT NAMES TWO ACTING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS
Northern Virginia and Culpeper districts to be led by VDOT veterans
July 20, 2007
CONSTRUCTION FUNDING SECURED FOR ROUTE 895 AIRPORT CONNECTOR
New road to connect Pocahontas Parkway and Richmond International Airport
July 19, 2007
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS GET $160 MILLION BOOST
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Funding
July 18, 2007
VDOT NAMES FIRST REGIONAL MEGA PROJECT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Ronaldo “Nick” Nicholson to oversee coordination of major projects in Northern Virginia
July 18, 2007
VDOT's NORTHERN VIRGINIA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR RETIRES
Dennis Morrison Retires After 31 Years With VDOT
July 18, 2007
VDOT APPOINTS STATEWIDE BRAC PROJECT MANAGER
Tom Fahrney to Coordinate All Transportation Projects Associated with Military Base Changes
July 17, 2007
COMMONWEALTH TO HOLD I-95/395 HOV/BUS/HOT LANES
CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETINGS Five Meetings To Provide Overview of Project and Collect Public Input
COMMONWEALTH TO HOLD I-95/395 HOV/BUS/HOT LANES
CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETINGS
Five Meetings To Provide Overview of Project and Collect Public Input
June 28, 2007
FOURTH OF JULY TRAVEL UPDATE
June 21, 2007
ROUTE 460 INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL RECOMMENDS ADVANCING THREE PROPOSALS Panel Recommends the Commonwealth Review All Private Route 460 Improvement Proposals
Panel Recommends the Commonwealth Review All Private Route 460 Improvement Proposals
June 21, 2007
FINAL SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM APPROVED
$11 billion program for public transportation, rail and highway projects
June 19, 2007
SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON WEB
Covers recommended highway, transit and other transportation projects
June 13, 2007
CALDWELL NAMED VDOT COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF
Brings reporting, corporate and state government experience to the job
June 7, 2007
FEDERAL AGENCY APPROVES I-81 CORRIDOR STUDY Decision advances initiatives endorsed by Commonwealth Transportation Board
Decision advances initiatives endorsed by Commonwealth Transportation Board
May 24, 2007
VDOT’S MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL UPDATE
May 23, 2007
GOVERNOR AWARDS $5 MILLION GRANT FOR LEESBURG BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY PROJECT
May 17, 2007
VDOT MEETING GOALS FOR ON-TIME AND ON-BUDGET PROJECTS
Third report for fiscal year 2007 shows persistent improvement
May 17, 2007
ROUTE 460 INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL TO MEET MAY 23 Review panel to develop recommendations on proposals
Review panel to develop recommendations on proposals
May 15, 2007
E-ZPASS NIGHT AT THE RICHMOND BRAVES GAME MAY 25 VDOT will give transponders with $10 in free tolls to first 200 applicants
VDOT will give transponders with $10 in free tolls to first 200 applicants
May 14, 2007
GOV. KAINE ANNOUNCES INCREASED STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING Six-Year Improvement Program public hearings announced
Six-Year Improvement Program public hearings announced
May 14, 2007
COMMONWEALTH TO PRACTICE FOR INTERSTATE LANE REVERSAL SUNDAY, MAY 20 Motorists Should Prepare For Early-Morning Traffic Delays
Motorists Should Prepare For Early-Morning Traffic Delays
May 11, 2007
VDOT OFFERS TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND Traffic and closure information available at multiple locations
Traffic and closure information available at multiple locations
April 26, 2007
VDOT GOES GREEN AS IT REOPENS I-64 WEST NEW KENT SAFETY REST AREA Facility Eligible for National Recognition as an Environmentally Friendly Building
Facility Eligible for National Recognition as an Environmentally Friendly Building
April 19, 2007
CITIZENS TO COMMENT ON NEW ROUTE 460 CORRIDOR PROJECT PROPOSALS
April 12, 2007
U.S. ROUTE 1 INTERCHANGE ADVANCED BRIDGE PROJECT RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
April 9, 2007
I-81 TIER1 FINAL EIS AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC
April 9, 2007
VDOT TO PRESENT EVALUATIONS OF NEW ROUTE 460 CORRIDOR PROJECT PROPOSALS
April 4, 2007
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY VOLUNTEERS HAVE QUEEN-SIZE CLEANING TO DO VDOT statewide spring pickup event set for April 14
VDOT statewide spring pickup event set for April 14
March 22, 2007
VDOT MARKS 10th ANNIVERSARY OF WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK
More than 91,500 teens have heard the work zone safety message since 2003
March 21, 2007
NEW ROUTE 460 CORRIDOR PROJECT PRESENTATIONSTO BE HEARD BY INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL
Feb. 28, 2007
VDOT OFFERS THREE WORKSHOPS TO HELP DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE FIRMS
Feb. 15, 2007
VDOT EXCEEDS ALL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE TARGETS Second quarter report for Fiscal Year 2007 shows continued improvement for on-time, on-budget projects
Second quarter report for Fiscal Year 2007 shows continued improvement for on-time, on-budget projects
Feb. 15, 2007
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES FOUR CONTRACTS TO OUTSOURCE 562 MILES OF HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Feb. 14, 2007
INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL TO EVALUATE THREE ROUTE 460 PPTA PROPOSALS
Feb. 1, 2007
TOLL VIOLATION NOTICES NOW BEING SENT
Jan. 17, 2007
SIGNS, SIGNALS, MARKINGS ENHANCED FOR OLDER DRIVERS VDOT implementing safety improvements to benefit aging population
VDOT implementing safety improvements to benefit aging population
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