2016 News Releases - Hampton Roads
Dec. 28, 2016
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (ROUTE 17) WIDENING PROJECT COMPLETED, SPEED LIMIT BACK TO 45 MPH
Project to reduce congestion completed on-budget and ahead of schedule
Dec. 16, 2016
VDOT CREWS WILL PRE-TREAT ROADS
Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel tonight
Dec. 8, 2016
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES LOCATION FOR HAMPTON ROADS CROSSING EXPANSION
Dec. 5, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD FOR PROPOSED PLANS TO WIDEN LONGHILL ROAD IN JAMES CITY COUNTY
Public invited to learn more about plans to improve safety and capacity on Longhill Road
Dec. 1, 2016
ROUTE 680 (SUNBEAM ROAD) REOPENS
Repairs to road complete
Nov. 29, 2016
ROUTE 615 (HOLLY RUN DRIVE) REOPENS
Repairs to road complete
Nov. 22, 2016
TERMINAL BOULEVARD RESURFACING FINISHES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Project provides smooth ride between I-564 and Hampton Boulevard
Nov. 21, 2016
ROUTE 680 BRIDGE OVER STALLINGS CREEK REPLACEMENT PROJECT NOW COMPLETE
Project completed on-budget and ahead of schedule
Nov. 14, 2016
DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD FOR PROPOSED INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN JAMES CITY COUNTY
Public invited to learn more about plans to improve safety and capacity at Centerville Road and News Road
Nov. 2, 2016
ROUTE 651 (NOTTOWAY ROAD) BRIDGE OVER MOORES BRANCH REOPENS
Work complete ahead of schedule
Nov. 2, 2016
ROUTE 659 BRIDGE OVER FLAT SWAMP CREEK PROJECT NOW COMPLETE
Oct. 27, 2016
ROUTE 612 (FREEMAN DRIVE) ON BRIDGE OVER CORROWAUGH SWAMP REOPENS
Work complete ahead of schedule
Oct. 19, 2016
HOV LANES IN NORFOLK TO BECOME HOT LANES
Conversion to occur in late 2017
Oct. 6, 2016
CHESTWOOD DRIVE REOPENS TO TRAFFIC ON HOLLAND ROAD CONNECTION PROJECT
Sept. 29, 2016
CHINCOTEAGUE BRIDGE WORK COMPLETE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Sept. 21, 2016
CTB AWARDS CONTRACT FOR I-64/264 RAMP IMPROVEMENT
Construction will begin this fall to improve safety and efficiency at major bottleneck
Sept. 6, 2016
ROUTE 301 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER NOTTOWAY RIVER PROJECT READY TO BEGIN
Construction scheduled to start September 15, 2016
Sept. 2, 2016
VDOT Hampton Roads District Prepares for Hermine
Aug. 23, 2016
VDOT CONTINUES TO URGE MOTORISTS TO OBEY ROUTE 301 BRIDGE TRAFFIC AND DETOUR SIGNS
Southbound traffic must use I-95 as detour
Aug. 5, 2016
HAMPTON ROADS CROSSING STUDY RELEASED
Public invited to comment on findings before alternative is chosen
Aug. 4, 2016
SUGAR MAPLE DRIVE REOPENS TO TRAFFIC ON HOLLAND ROAD CONNECTION PROJECT
July 25, 2016
JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY DELIVERS…AGAIN
Mom and healthy baby girl doing well
July 13, 2016
ROUTE 688 (ROSE VALLEY ROAD) REOPENS
CSX work complete
June 29, 2016
ROUTE 709 REOPENS TO LOCAL TRAFFIC
Local thru traffic and emergency vehicles have access
June 24, 2016
ROUTE 460 PROJECT SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Federal Highway Administration have issued a Notice of Availability
June 21, 2016
ROUTE 615 BRIDGE (ADAMS GROVE ROAD) REOPENS
Work complete ahead of schedule
June 20, 2016
ROUTE 621 OVER PASSENGER SWAMP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT READY TO BEGIN
Construction scheduled to start June 28
June 17, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENTS SOUGHT ON PROPOSED WIDENING TO SECTION OF I-64 IN YORK COUNTY
Public is invited to review and submit comments by Friday, July 1
June 7, 2016
BULKHEAD REHABILITATION PROJECT ON I-664 NORTH FLYOVER RAMP TO I-64 WEST COMPLETE
Project to repair and rehabilitate the bulkhead completed on-budget
June 3, 2016
PROJECT TO WIDEN ROUTE 199 RAMP AT RICHMOND ROAD NOW COMPLETE
Project completed on-budget and ahead of schedule
May 26, 2016
ROUTE 630 BRIDGE (LAWRENCE DRIVE) REOPENS
Work complete ahead of schedule
May 26, 2016
ROUTE 621 BRIDGE OVER MILL SWAMP REOPENS
Work complete ahead of schedule
May 25, 2016
TERMINAL BOULEVARD RESURFACING PROJECT BEGINS JUNE 3
Drivers should prepare for full directional closures on weeknights and weekends
May 24, 2016
MONTICELLO AVENUE AND IRONBOUND ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NOW COMPLETE
Project to improve safety and increase capacity completed on-time
May 19, 2016
CTB AWARDS I-664 MMMBT WATERPROOFING CONTRACT
Project will repair and waterproof decks for northbound approach bridges
May 10, 2016
FUNDING THE RIGHT TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Six-Year Improvement Program Public Meeting Scheduled
May 9, 2016
ROUTE 680 BRIDGE OVER STALLINGS CREEK REPLACEMENT PROJECT READY TO BEGIN
Construction scheduled to start May 16
April 7, 2016
ROUTE 602 BRIDGE (LONGVIEW DRIVE) REOPENS
Work complete ahead of schedule
March 4, 2016
ROUTE 637 BRIDGE (RAILROAD BED ROAD) OVER JONES HOLE SWAMP REOPENS
March 4, 2016
ROUTE 616 BRIDGE (IVOR ROAD) OVER SEACOCK SWAMP REOPENS
March 3, 2016
CARRSVILLE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT READY TO BEGIN
Construction scheduled to start March 10, 2016
March 3, 2016
ROUTE 634 BRIDGE (INDIAN BRANCH LANE) REOPENS
Worked finished ahead of schedule
Feb. 29, 2016
Project to Widen Route 199 Ramp is Ready to Begin
Ramp closures will be in effect during construction
Feb. 29, 2016
PUBLIC COMMENTS SOUGHT ON U.S. ROUTE 13 SAFETY CORRIDOR STUDY
Feb. 29, 2016
ROUTE 659 BRIDGE OVER FLAT SWAMP CREEK PROJECT READY TO BEGIN
Construction scheduled to start next week
Feb. 16, 2016
DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR ROUTE 671 (GENERAL THOMAS HIGHWAY) OVER NOTTOWAY RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Public Hearing scheduled tomorrow in Southampton County
Feb. 15, 2016
CREWS HAVE CLEARED INTERSTATES FOCUS REMAINS ON SECONDARY ROADWAY CONDITIONS
Motorists should be on the lookout for slick spots
Feb. 15, 2016
Crews Continue to Work to Improve Roadway Conditions
Motorists advised to use caution if they must travel
Feb. 12, 2016
VDOT PREPARED FOR SNOW AND COLD TEMPERATURES
Motorists should prepare to use common sense and practice safe driving habits
Feb. 11, 2016
VDOT TO BEGIN PRE-TREATING INTERSTATES
Up to two inches of snow moving into parts of region on Friday
Jan. 23, 2016
ICE, SNOW, HIGH WINDS AND COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUE TO IMPACT TRAVEL ACROSS HAMPTON ROADS
Overnight temperatures will hover near freezing
Jan. 23, 2016
ICY CONDITIONS INCREASING, AVOID TRAVEL
Motorists should expect ice, snow and coastal flooding to impact travel
Jan. 23, 2016
VDOT Crews Working Overnight to Monitor and Treat Roads
Motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel
Jan. 22, 2016
VDOT HAMPTON ROADS IN FULL STORM RESPONSE MODE
Motorists Urged to Limit Rush Hour Travel
Jan. 20, 2016
DESIGN PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON PROPOSED PLANS FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON ROUTE 134 OVER BRICK KILN CREEK
Public invited to learn more about plans for bridge replacement and rehabilitation project
Jan. 20, 2016
CTB AWARDS CONTRACT FOR I-64 WIDENING/SEGMENT II
Board also awards two U.S. 58 bridge projects in Hampton Roads
Jan. 14, 2016
ROUTE 616 BRIDGE (IVOR ROAD) OVER SEACOCK SWAMP TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
Detour will be in place during the closure
Jan. 13, 2016
I-95 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT OVER THE MEHERRIN RIVER READY TO BEGIN
Construction scheduled to start next week
Jan. 8, 2016
I-64 HAMPTON ROADS BRIDGE-TUNNEL EMERGENCY ROAD WORK
Work to begin tonight, January 8, 2016
Jan. 4, 2016
VDOT URGES MOTORISTS TO OBEY ROUTE 301 BRIDGE TRAFFIC AND DETOUR SIGNS
Virginia State Police to begin enforcement for reckless driving
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