2005 News Releases - Richmond

12/27/2005
VDOT RESTORES ROUTE 623 BRIDGE OVER I-64
Businesses and residents invited to information meeting Thursday

12/15/2005
VIRGINIA ANNOUNCES NEW WELCOME SIGN DESIGN
Public Chooses the “Cardinal”

12/04/2005
VDOT’S RICHMOND DISTRICT IS READY FOR WINTER WEATHER

11/18/2005

TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES LOCATION FOR AN IMPROVED ROUTE 460 IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
The board directs VDOT to solicit a private-sector partnership to finance and build the project

09/27/2005
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES FIVE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $4.2 MILLION

09/21/2005
VDOT TO DETOUR TRAFFIC AT I-95/ROUTE 58 EMPORIA INTERCHANGE NEXT WEEK FOR PAVING
Work will be done overnight to minimize the impact to motorists

08/30/2005
511 SYSTEM EXPANDS IN VIRGINIA
55 Major Routes Added

08/25/2005
HOPEWELL RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND PUBLIC MEETING ON IMPROVEMENTS TO RIVER ROAD

08/03/2005
PORTION OF CHARTER COLONY PARKWAY CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC BEGINNING AUG. 8
Motorists advised to use detour during closure

07/27/2005

VDOT TO HOLD FOLLOW-UP PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
Indoor alternative for information on Route 5 bridge replacement project

07/26/2005
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROUTE 1 IN RICHMOND

07/21/2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES ONE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACT VALUED AT $5.6 MILLION

07/19/2005

VDOT TO RAISE I-95 SPEED LIMIT TO 65 MPH
Crews will change signs from south of Lewistown to south of Parham Road overpass

07/05/2005
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Governor Warner Breaks Ground on Virginia Capital Trail
— First phase of 54-mile trail linking Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Richmond —

06/17/2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES ONE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACT VALUED AT $14.6 MILLION

06/08/2005
JOHN W. TISDALE MEMORIAL BRIDGE DEDICATED
Governor joins town to celebrate judge’s contributions to community;
Clarksville Bypass to open to traffic Thursday morning

05/03/2005
VDOT INSTALLS NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AT I-64/I-295 INTERCHANGE
Shift will alleviate merge congestion in eastern Henrico

05/02/2005
UPDATE: POTHOLE REPAIRS IN THE RICHMOND AREA
Spring maintenance makes a smoother ride for motorists

04/15/2005
VDOT REOPENS ALL LANES ON BELL CREEK ROAD
Crews complete repairs near Hanover Square Shopping Center ahead of schedule

04/08/2005
VDOT SHIFTS TRAFFIC ON BELL CREEK ROAD
Crews begin final phase of repairs near Hanover Square Shopping Center

03/30/2005
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES SIX CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $2.39 MILLION

03/17/2005
VDOT TO RAISE POWHITE PARKWAY EXTENSION SPEED LIMIT TO 60 MPH

03/16/2005
VDOT REOPENS ROUTE 155 BRIDGE OVER CHICKAHOMINY RIVER CANAL

03/14/2005
VDOT REOPENS ROUTE 5 BRIDGE OVER ALMOND CREEK Bridge Completed Ahead of Schedule

02/25/2005
BUENO! VDOT EMPLOYEES LEARN SPANISH
First Language Course Helps VDOT Staff Communicate with Spanish-Speakers

02/17/2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES THREE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $7.44 MILLION

02/15/2005
VDOT COMPLETES WORK ON BENJAMIN HARRISON MEMORIAL BRIDGE Maintenance Brings Bridge Up-To-Date

02/04/2005
VDOT TO SHIFT TRAFFIC ON BROOK ROAD BRIDGE Crews Halfway to Completing Route 1 Bridge over I-95

02/02/2005
VDOT TO RAISE CHIPPENHAM PARKWAY SPEED LIMIT TO 60 MPH

01/28/2005
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES FIVE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $3.6 MILLION

01/20/2005
TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES ONE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACT VALUED AT $18.69 MILLION

01/13/2005
DOWNTOWN RICHMOND TRAFFIC CAMERAS GO ONLINE Seven New Cameras Give Motorists View of I-64/I-95 Overlap

01/12/2005
VDOT TO OPEN ROUTE 288 WOOLRIDGE ROAD INTERCHANGE THURSDAY--Route 288 Speed Limit Also Raised to 65 mph

01/11/2005
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER APPROVES NINE CENTRAL VIRGINIA CONTRACTS VALUED AT $5.44 MILLION

01/06/2005
RICHMOND I-95 HIGHWAY SAFETY CORRIDOR LAUNCHED
Increased Enforcement and Fines Now In Place from Bells Road to Parham Road

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