2016 News Releases - Northern Virginia
Dec. 30, 2016
Old Dominion Drive Flagging January 4-11
Pipe replacement and ditch work
Dec. 28, 2016
Early Morning Ice Possible
Drivers asked to monitor weather; stay off roads during sleet, freezing rain
Dec. 21, 2016
Route 1 Daytime Pile Driving in Woodbridge Dec. 27 - Jan. 6
Noise levels will be monitored
Dec. 17, 2016
Icy Conditions in Northern Virginia
Continue to delay trips, use extreme caution until temperatures rise
Dec. 16, 2016
Crews Ready For Frigid Weekend
Drivers asked to monitor road conditions, delay trips
Dec. 14, 2016
Crews Prep for First Wintry Weekend
Drivers asked to watch forecast
Dec. 13, 2016
Richmond Highway Final Alignment Shift Tomorrow
Two lanes in each direction
Dec. 9, 2016
Route 7/George Washington Boulevard Overpass Hearing Dec. 15
Join VDOT to learn about project design and provide input
Dec. 9, 2016
Northern Virginia Fall Transportation Meeting is Next Week
Give input on priority projects and Atlantic Gateway improvements
Dec. 8, 2016
CTB Awards Contract for Jones Branch Connector in Tysons
Construction to begin early 2017
Dec. 6, 2016
Popes Head Road Closures Dec. 12-13
Detours in place during pipe work
Dec. 6, 2016
New Aden Road Bridge Opens Wednesday
Open for one-lane traffic; detour lifted
Dec. 2, 2016
Lane Closures at Route 123/Braddock Road Dec. 3 & 10
Paving for Fairfax County project
Nov. 30, 2016
Diverging Diamond Interchange Meetings Scheduled
New interchange at I-66 and Route 15 opening early
Nov. 30, 2016
Gum Spring Road Safety Improvements Complete
Improved alignment, wider lanes and shoulders
Nov. 30, 2016
I-395 HOV Potomac River Bridge Lane Closures Dec. 3-4
Northbound HOV bridge inspections
Nov. 29, 2016
Telegraph Road Flagging Begins Tomorrow
Emergency pipe work
Nov. 23, 2016
VDOT to Help Speed Drivers Through Holiday Shopping
Signals at 14 shopping centers to be timed to accommodate increased traffic
Nov. 18, 2016
Popes Head Road Closures Nov. 28-29
Detours in place during pipe work
Nov. 17, 2016
VDOT: Rehearsed and Ready for Winter Weather
Crews, equipment, materials and online tools prepared in northern Virginia
Nov. 17, 2016
Scotland Heights Road Reopens
New paved surface from Simpsons Creek Road to Flint Farm Drive
Nov. 16, 2016
I-66 Late Morning Lane Closure in Rosslyn Tomorrow
Right lane closure needed for heavy equipment
Nov. 14, 2016
Route 7 Overnight Closures in Ashburn Begin Tonight
Detour in place for Ashburn Village Boulevard interchange bridge girder work
Nov. 14, 2016
VDOT Recognizes National Traffic Incident Response Week
Reminds drivers to slow down and move over to protect emergency responders
Nov. 10, 2016
Route 7 Corridor Improvements Design Public Hearing Nov. 15
Join VDOT for the latest on project design and provide input
Nov. 4, 2016
Fairfax County Parkway Information Meetings This Month
Join VDOT at one of three meetings to learn more about multimodal study
Nov. 3, 2016
Governor McAuliffe Announces Selection of Private Sector Team to Finance and Deliver I-66 Outside the Beltway Project in Northern Virginia
Nov. 2, 2016
The Woods Road Reopens Saturday
New alignment features paved surface
Nov. 2, 2016
Route 50 Improvements in Middleburg Complete
Traffic-calming measures, pedestrian and safety improvements on time and under budget
Oct. 28, 2016
Old Waterford Road Closures Next Week
Drivers asked to use alternate routes during rock removal
Oct. 24, 2016
Belmont Ridge Road "Pardon Our Dust" Meeting Is Oct. 27
Learn more and meet the project team
Oct. 21, 2016
I-95 Ramp Closures Next Week for Patching
Oct. 21, 2016
I-395/Route 27 Ramp Closures Oct. 24-25 for Patching
Oct. 21, 2016
Flagging on Route 340 Oct. 24
Asphalt patching between Maryland and West Virginia lines
Oct. 20, 2016
Join VDOT Oct. 27 for East Elden Street Widening Public Hearing
Give input on proposed improvements from Monroe Street to Fairfax County Parkway
Oct. 20, 2016
I-395 HOV Lanes Closed Tonight, This Weekend
Bridge deck resurfacing at Glebe Road
Oct. 19, 2016
Flagging on Route 50 in Upperville Starts Tomorrow
Crosswalk and warning strip repairs
Oct. 18, 2016
I-66 Late Morning Lane Closures in Rosslyn
Right lane closures needed for heavy equipment
Oct. 14, 2016
I-95 Ramp Closures Next Week
Nighttime closures needed for asphalt patching
Oct. 14, 2016
I-395/Route 27 Ramp Closures Next Week
Nighttime lane closures needed for asphalt patching
Oct. 13, 2016
Newman Road Closures Next Week
Detour in place during pipe work
Oct. 5, 2016
Braddock Road Closures Next Week
Detour in place during pipe work
Oct. 5, 2016
I-66 Nighttime Closures in Haymarket Next Week
All lanes closed with detour for work on new Route 15 overpass
Sept. 30, 2016
VDOT Northern Virginia 12th Annual Career Fair is Oct. 6
1,400 high school students attending, 100 employers to promote transportation-related fields
Sept. 30, 2016
Flagging at Dale Blvd and Darbydale/Forestdale Oct. 3-5
Nighttime pipe replacement
Sept. 29, 2016
Heavy Rain Will Continue to Affect Roads
Drivers should prepare now for extended afternoon commute
Sept. 28, 2016
Forest Mills Road Closure Friday
Detour in place during pipe work
Sept. 21, 2016
Road Closures in Prince William Sunday
Detours in place during half-marathon
Sept. 16, 2016
I-66 Nighttime Closures in Haymarket
All lanes closed with detour for work on new Route 15 overpass
Sept. 16, 2016
Featherstone Road, Blackburn Road Nighttime Paving Sept. 19-23
Sept. 9, 2016
Loyalty Road Closure Sept. 12-30
Detour in place during paving
Sept. 9, 2016
Featherstone Road, Blackburn Road Nighttime Paving Sept. 12-16
Sept. 9, 2016
Mount Gilead Road Closures Sept. 12-13
Detour in place during pipe work
Sept. 2, 2016
Mount Gilead Road Closures September 6-9
Detours in place during pipe work
Aug. 30, 2016
I-95 Flyover Ramp Public Hearing Set for September 6
Join VDOT to learn more, give input on proposed ramp from northbound I-95 to northbound Fairfax County Parkway
Aug. 29, 2016
Scotland Heights Road Closed Until Late November
Detour in place during paving of gravel surface
Aug. 24, 2016
FLEETWOOD ROAD REOPENS
New paved surface from Revival Drive to south of Evergreen Mills Road
Aug. 24, 2016
ROUTE 110 NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES AUGUST 24-26
Full closures up to 30 minutes each for bridge construction
Aug. 24, 2016
RESTON NORTH PARK-AND-RIDE WORK SCHEDULED
Weekend closure for restriping and other maintenance
Aug. 23, 2016
I-66 WIDENING IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COMPLETE
Additional regular and HOV lane from Gainesville to Haymarket
Aug. 22, 2016
NIGHTTIME PAVING IN WOODBRIDGE AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 1
Aug. 19, 2016
ALLDER SCHOOL ROAD CLOSURES AUGUST 22-26
Detour in place during ditch cleaning
Aug. 17, 2016
EXPECT DELAYS DURING MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Afternoon rush hour to be impacted; expect delays and heavy local traffic
Aug. 15, 2016
ROLLING ROAD RAMP IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETE
Wider ramp, new signals, shared-use enhancements at Fairfax County Parkway
Aug. 12, 2016
BRISTOW ROAD CLOSURES AUGUST 13 AND 15
Detour in place during railroad crossing work
Aug. 5, 2016
GLOUCESTER PARKWAY EXTENSION OPEN TO TRAFFIC
New east-west link from Ashburn to Route 28 corridor
Aug. 4, 2016
ROUTE 110 NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES AUGUST 8-20
Full closures up to 30 minutes each for bridge construction
Aug. 3, 2016
I-66 OVERHEAD SIGNS CREATE NEW ROUTE 28 EXIT LANE
Active Traffic Management system used to direct drivers, improve safety and traffic flow
Aug. 1, 2016
DUTCHMANS CREEK ROAD CLOSURE AUGUST 6
Aug. 1, 2016
Governor McAuliffe Announces Groundbreaking for I-66 Inside-the-Beltway Improvements Project
July 29, 2016
CATHARPIN ROAD CLOSURE NEXT WEEK
Detour in place due to work related to I-66 widening
July 28, 2016
FINAL PAVING UNDERWAY FOR I-66 WIDENING
Daily lane closures extended in off-peak directions
July 26, 2016
THE WOODS ROAD CLOSING WEDNESDAY
Detour in place until November due to new road construction
July 21, 2016
WOODTRAIL ROAD CLOSURES JULY 26-27
Detour in place for pipe work
July 13, 2016
COLUMBIA ROAD CLOSURE JULY 18-20
Detour in place for pipe work
July 13, 2016
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS TO EXTEND 95 EXPRESS LANES AT SOUTHERN TERMINUS IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Project seeks to reduce congestion and driver delay near I-95 Exit 143 at Garrisonville Road
July 11, 2016
I-66 WEST NIGHTTIME CLOSURES IN HAYMARKET THIS WEEK
All lanes closed with detour for pipe work
July 6, 2016
I-66 NIGHTTIME CLOSURES IN GAINESVILLE JULY 10-11
All lanes closed up to 20 minutes at a time for work on Catharpin Road overpass
July 5, 2016
I-66 NIGHTTIME CLOSURES IN HAYMARKET THIS WEEK
All lanes closed with detour for work on Rt. 15 overpass
June 28, 2016
WALKER ROAD CLOSURE JULY 6-8
Detours in place for drainage structure work
June 28, 2016
CLARKES GAP ROAD CLOSURES JUNE 29-JULY 1
Detours in place for pipe work
June 27, 2016
VDOT COMPLETES ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY OF TRANSFORM 66 OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Federal Highway Administration Issues 'Finding of No Significant Impact'
June 27, 2016
I-66 NIGHTTIME CLOSURES IN GAINESVILLE THIS WEEK
All lanes closed up to 20 minutes at a time for work on Catharpin Road overpass
June 23, 2016
ADEN ROAD CLOSURE JUNE 25-26
Detours in place for pipe work
June 20, 2016
CLARKES GAP ROAD CLOSURES JUNE 21-24
Detours in place for pipe work
June 14, 2016
ROLLING ROAD WIDENING PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING JUNE 22
Give input on the latest on plans to widen from two to four lanes
June 13, 2016
REMINDER TO CONTINUE COMMUTE PLANNING DURING SAFETRACK
Continue efforts to telework, rideshare, adjust schedules; plan for extended rush hours
June 9, 2016
PURCELL ROAD CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND
Detour in place during pipe replacement
June 9, 2016
ROUTE 15 TRAFFIC SHIFT AT I-66 FRIDAY NIGHT
Traffic will be moved to new bridge as part of Diverging Diamond Interchange project
June 7, 2016
ROUTE 7 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS MEETING JUNE 16
Join VDOT for the latest on project design with a focus on stormwater and noise wall information
June 2, 2016
VDOT ASKS DRIVERS TO PLAN FOR SAFETRACK IMPACTS
Adjust schedules, rideshare or telework; be alert to extended rush hours
June 1, 2016
FLEETWOOD ROAD CLOSED THROUGH AUGUST
Detour in place during paving of gravel surface
May 31, 2016
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY INFORMATION MEETINGS IN JUNE
Join VDOT at one of three meetings to learn more about multimodal study
May 31, 2016
NIGHTTIME CLOSURES OF I-66 EASTBOUND IN GAINESVILLE
Installation of overhead sign near mile marker 42
May 23, 2016
MOUNTAIN ROAD CLOSURES TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY
Detour in place for culvert work
May 19, 2016
MIDDLEBURG TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT PROGRESSING
Madison and Pendleton Street direct access to Route 50 closed for about eight weeks
May 19, 2016
CTB AWARDS CONTRACT FOR 95 EXPRESS LANES SOUTHERN TERMINUS EXTENSION
May 18, 2016
I-95 NORTH LANE CLOSURES TONIGHT
Closures up to two lanes at Cardinal Drive to complete overhead sign work
May 17, 2016
I-95 SOUTH/ROUTE 644 RAMP LANE CLOSURES TONIGHT
Up to three lanes closed to complete overhead sign work
May 16, 2016
SHREVE MILL ROAD PAVING COMPLETE
May 6, 2016
BRADDOCK/PLEASANT VALLEY ROUNDABOUT COMPLETE
On-time, on-budget in western Fairfax County
May 5, 2016
CLARKES GAP ROAD CLOSURES MAY 9-13
Detours in place for culvert work
May 3, 2016
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO OPEN AT SEMINARY ROAD AND I-395 ON OR ABOUT WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
Free-standing bridge provides safe access for pedestrians across I-395
May 3, 2016
COMPTON ROAD CLOSURES MAY 10-11
Detour in place during pipe work
May 2, 2016
ROUTE 9 NIGHTTIME FLAGGING THIS WEEK
Part of milling and paving work
May 2, 2016
ROUTE 1 NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES BEGIN WEDNESDAY
Expect delays due to median work
April 26, 2016
I-95 SOUTH/ROUTE 644 RAMP CLOSURES FRIDAY NIGHT
All lanes closed up to 20 minutes at a time for overhead sign work
April 25, 2016
CLARKES GAP ROAD CLOSURES TOMORROW THROUGH FRIDAY
Detours in place for pipe work
April 23, 2016
ROUTE 1 WIDENING COMING SOON
Join the project team for a “pardon our dust” meeting April 27 in Woodbridge
April 21, 2016
BRADDOCK/PLEASANT VALLEY LANE CLOSURES TOMORROW
Expect major delays due to daytime closures for utility work
April 20, 2016
MULTIPLE LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON I-395 NORTH BETWEEN DUKE STREET AND SEMINARY ROAD
Milling and paving starts tonight and continues for the next week; I-395 HOV lanes closed over the weekend
April 20, 2016
EVERGREEN MILLS ROAD FLAGGING TOMORROW
Road will remain open during pipe work
April 19, 2016
ROLLING RD WEEKEND LANE CLOSURES AT FAIRFAX CO. PKWY
April 12, 2016
DUKE STREET RAMP TO NORTHBOUND I-395 CLOSING OVERNIGHT THIS WEEK
Ramp closing for barrier wall removal on Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday April 14
April 12, 2016
ROLLING RD WEEKEND LANE CLOSURES AT FAIRFAX CO. PKWY
April 12, 2016
EVERGREEN MILLS ROAD WEEKEND CLOSURE
Detours in place for pipe work
April 11, 2016
VDOT HEARING SET FOR ROUTE 7 TURN LANE AT WILLIAMS GAP ROAD
Join VDOT April 19 at Round Hill Elementary School
April 8, 2016
BRADDOCK/PLEASANT VALLEY LANE CLOSURES NEXT WEEK
Nighttime closures for paving include total stoppages of 30 minutes each
April 7, 2016
I-395 SOUTH WIDENING PUBLIC HEARING NEXT WEEK
Join VDOT April 14 to learn about fourth lane planned between Duke Street and Edsall Road
April 7, 2016
1,300 LANE MILES SLATED FOR PAVING IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
View treatment, progress of paving and other info online
April 1, 2016
SHREVE MILL ROAD CLOSURE STARTS NEXT WEEK
Paving of gravel surface will occur over six weeks
March 31, 2016
PLANS TO EXTEND I-395 EXPRESS LANES LAUNCHED
Virginia Secretary of Transportation and project leaders kick off project to provide congestion relief and transit improvements; Network of express lanes expected to help unlock gridlock in Northern Virginia
March 30, 2016
ROLLING RD LANE CLOSURES AT FAIRFAX CO. PKWY
March 29, 2016
LOVETTSVILLE ROAD CLOSURE THURSDAY
Detours in place for pipe work
March 29, 2016
DRY MILL ROAD CLOSURE TOMORROW
Detour in place for emergency work
March 28, 2016
I-95 SOUTH/ROUTE 644 RAMP CLOSURES THURSDAY NIGHT
All lanes closed up to 30 minutes at a time for overhead sign work
March 25, 2016
ALLDER SCHOOL ROAD REPAIRS COMPLETE
March 19, 2016
VDOT CREWS ON FOR SPRING SNOW
Drivers asked to be alert to possible slick spots this weekend
March 16, 2016
ROLLING RD WEEKEND LANE CLOSURES AT FAIRFAX CO. PKWY
March 15, 2016
VDOT ADVISES ALTERNATE COMMUTE OPTIONS TOMORROW
Commuters asked to telework, adjust schedules, or rideshare
March 4, 2016
VDOT INFO MEETING ON ROUTE 15 INTERCHANGE AT EDWARDS FERRY & FORT EVANS ROADS
Public invited to learn about proposed project on March 10 at Leesburg Elementary School
March 4, 2016
BRADDOCK/PLEASANT VALLEY LANE CLOSURES NEXT WEEK
March 3, 2016
I-66 NIGHTTIME CLOSURES IN GAINESVILLE NEXT WEEK
All lanes closed up to 20 minutes at a time for work on Catharpin Road overpass
March 3, 2016
DRIVERS ASKED TO PLAN FOR THE NEXT TWO RUSH HOURS
VDOT crews prep for late winter snow tonight through tomorrow morning
Feb. 29, 2016
I-66 Inside the Beltway Design Public Hearings March 7, 8 and 9, 2016
Feb. 26, 2016
POTHOLE REPAIRS ON RAMP FROM I-495 SOUTH TO EXIT 169B
Drivers detoured to exit 169A
Feb. 24, 2016
NEW DATE FOR ‘PARDON OUR DUST’ MEETING ON ROUTE 7 BRIDGE REHAB
Join VDOT March 9 at Colvin Run Elementary in Vienna
Feb. 19, 2016
CTB AWARDS ROUTE 1 WIDENING IN WOODBRIDGE
Construction to begin this spring
Feb. 18, 2016
I-395 HOV LANES CLOSED THIS WEEKEND, FEB. 20-21
Closures on HOV Lanes between Potomac River and Edsall Road
Feb. 16, 2016
PLEASANT VALLEY LANE CLOSURES TOMORROW THROUGH SATURDAY
Feb. 16, 2016
DELAY TRAVEL IN NORTHERN VA THIS MORNING
VDOT crews continue to treat all roads; Postpone trips until temperatures rise mid-morning
Feb. 15, 2016
CONTINUE TO AVOID TRAVEL IN NORTHERN VA
Crews making rounds; Icy conditions coming as snow turns to sleet, freezing rain
Feb. 14, 2016
AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL MONDAY
VDOT crews prepping for snow and ice through Tuesday
Feb. 12, 2016
VDOT CREWS DEPLOYED FOR ICY EVENING RUSH
Drivers asked to finish trips by early afternoon, use extreme caution
Feb. 11, 2016
I-395 HOV LANES CLOSED THIS WEEKEND, FEB. 13-14
Closures on HOV Lanes between Potomac River and Edsall Road
Feb. 9, 2016
CREWS REMAIN TUNED TO EVENING RUSH
Drivers asked to use caution; icy conditions possible tonight, tomorrow a.m.
Feb. 8, 2016
VDOT ASKS DRIVERS TO PLAN AHEAD FOR TUESDAY COMMUTES
Northern Virginia crews prepping for snow tonight, tomorrow
Feb. 5, 2016
PUBLIC INVITED TO LEARN ABOUT PLANS TO EXTEND SOUTHERN END OF I-95 EXPRESS LANES IN STAFFORD
Public Information Meeting scheduled for Feb. 17
Feb. 4, 2016
I-395 HOV LANES CLOSED THIS WEEKEND
Closures on HOV Lanes between Potomac River and Edsall Road
Feb. 4, 2016
NORTHERN VA CREWS PREPARE FOR FREEZE
Drivers asked to use caution tonight and through a.m. rush
Feb. 1, 2016
I-395 HOV LANES CLOSED DURING OVERNIGHT HOURS THIS WEEK
Closures on HOV Lanes between Potomac River and Edsall Road
Feb. 1, 2016
I-66 PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE RESCHEDULED
Feb. 3 & 5 Hearings Cancelled
Jan. 29, 2016
WALKER ROAD PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR WEDNESDAY
Join VDOT Feb. 3 at Forestville Elementary School
Jan. 27, 2016
BLIZZARD CLEAN-UP CONTINUES
Heavy equipment work remains through the week
Jan. 27, 2016
WHAT TO KNOW FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE
Reduce speed, allow extra travel time for remaining snow impacts
Jan. 26, 2016
I-66 PUBLIC HEARINGS CANCELLED THIS WEEK
Hearings scheduled for Wed., Jan. 27 and Thurs., Jan. 28 are cancelled due to snow removal operations
Jan. 26, 2016
PATIENCE APPRECIATED AS SUBDIVISION WORK CONTINUES
Heavy equipment phase of snow removal underway
Jan. 25, 2016
NORTHERN VA: USE EXTREME CAUTION DUE TO OVERNIGHT REFREEZE
Be alert to varying road conditions and crews working in lanes
Jan. 24, 2016
CANCELLATION NOTICE
I-66 Public Hearings Cancelled Monday, Jan. 25 And Tuesday, Jan. 26
Jan. 24, 2016
CREWS CLEARING ALL ROADS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISIONS
Motorists still advised not to travel
Jan. 24, 2016
GIVE CREWS ROOM TODAY AS CLEANUP CONTINUES IN FULL FORCE
Road conditions in northern Virginia remain severe
Jan. 23, 2016
CREWS CONTINUE THROUGH DETERIORATING CONDITIONS AND VISIBILITY
Stay off roads through the weekend; Monitor progress at www.vdotplows.org
Jan. 23, 2016
LONG ROAD AHEAD: HEAVY SNOW AND TREACHEROUS CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE ALL DAY
Continue to stay off roads; Monitor progress at www.vdotplows.org
Jan. 22, 2016
NORTHERN VA. DRIVERS: STAY OFF THE ROADS
Crews fully deployed; Road conditions, visibility will deteriorate rapidly
Jan. 22, 2016
CREWS STAGING FOR BLIZZARD IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Drivers urged to stay off the roads today and tomorrow
Jan. 21, 2016
DELAY COMMUTES AND USE CAUTION THIS MORNING
Crews working through morning rush for ice, refreeze
Jan. 21, 2016
NORTHERN VIRGINIA CREWS PREPARED FOR MAJOR STORM
Crews pre-treating today; Make plans now to stay home Friday and Saturday
Jan. 12, 2016
CREWS PREPARE FOR LIGHT SNOW
Pre-treating trouble spots for evening rush
Jan. 11, 2016
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD OVERNIGHT WORK THIS WEEK
VDOT crews working on bridge piers near Pentagon
Jan. 9, 2016
I-395 HOV RAMP AT SEMINARY ROAD TO OPEN MONDAY AFTERNOON
Weekend testing completed: ramp slated to open for afternoon commute Monday, Jan. 11
Jan. 7, 2016
I-395 HOV RAMP AT SEMINARY ROAD TO OPEN EARLY NEXT WEEK
Closures of express and HOV lanes on I-395 overnight this Fri., Jan. 8 for gate testing
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