2007 News Releases - Statewide

12/20/2007
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

12/19/2007
VDOT SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES FOR HOLIDAYS
Long-Term Construction Zones Remain in Place

12/17/2007
MORTEZA SALEHI NAMED VDOT’S NORTHERN VIRGINIA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
VDOT Veteran Leader Brings International Experience to the Job

12/07/2007
MEDIA ADVISORY: VDOT WARNS MOTORISTS TO TAKE EXTRA CAUTION ON ICY ROADS
VDOT Crews Applying Abrasives, Chemicals

12/07/2007
VDOT URGES MOTORISTS TO USE CAUTION WHEN DRIVING TONIGHT AND TOMORROW MORNING
Chance That Bridges, Roads Could Refreeze

12/03/2007
SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY FOR VDOT SNOW REMOVAL CREWS
VDOT Prepared as Virginia Recognizes Winter Weather Preparedness Week

11/30/2007
VDOT RECEIVES 2007 "GREEN" LEADERSHIP AWARD
I-64 West Safety Rest Area in New Kent Recognized for Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection

11/16/2007
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

11/16/2007
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, WILL YOU BE VIRGINIA’S NEXT TRAFFIC FATALITY?
State Agencies Challenge Virginians to Help Prevent Highway Deaths This Thanksgiving

11/13/2007
VDOT's WOUNDED VETERANS INTERN PROGRAM PAYING OFF AFTER FIRST YEAR
Agency receives national recognition award from Federal Highway Administration

10/19/2007
VDOT COMPLETES DECK-TRUSS BRIDGE RE-INSPECTIONS
No Serious Safety Issues Uncovered

10/19/2007
PROPOSED ACCESS MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT
Proposed regulations and standards would reduce crashes and improve traffic flow

10/18/2007
VDOT AWARDS $2.5 MILLION IN GRANTS TO PROMOTE WALKING AND BIKING TO SCHOOL
Program Benefits Students in Grades K-8

10/09/2007
ROBERT H. CARY NAMED LYNCHBURG DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
15-Year VDOT Veteran to Oversee Area That Includes Nine Counties, Two Cities

10/03/2007
VDOT POSTS 3-TON WEIGHT LIMIT ON ROUTE 3 NORRIS BRIDGE
Additional inspection finding shows area of concern

10/02/2007
VDOT, DMV, State Police Partner to Reduce Highway Fatalities Safety Challenge Issued to Virginia Drivers
Safety Challenge Issued to Virginia Drivers

10/02/2007
VDOT, DMV, State Police Partner to Reduce Highway Fatalities
Safety Challenge Issued to Virginia Drivers

09/27/2007
VIRGINIA AUTHORIZED TO ACCELERATE $33.9 MILLION IN FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION SPENDING
Sound Financial Management Leads to Additional Federal Commitment

09/20/2007
FOREST AND PARK PROJECTS MOVE FORWARD WITH FEDERAL FUNDING
VDOT will transfer funds earmarked for seven popular projects

09/20/2007
VDOT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL PROJECT COMPLETION AND BUDGET GOALS FOR FIRST TIME
Final report for Fiscal Year 2007 released this week

09/12/2007
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD SETS PUBLIC MEETINGS
Six-Year Improvement Plan to be Discussed

09/10/2007
COMMONWEALTH ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL BELTWAY HOT LANES
Construction to Begin in Spring 2008

09/05/2007
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY VOLUNTEERS GET IN GEAR FOR FALL PICK UP VDOT
VDOT statewide litter pickup set for Sept. 15

08/29/2007
LANE CLOSURES LIFTED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Long-Term Construction Zones to Remain in Place

08/15/2007
VDOT NAMES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Reta Busher brings 27 years of corporate and local government financial experience

08/14/2007
VDOT TO RE-INSPECT BRIDGES STARTING THIS WEEK
11 Structures Similar to Minnesota Bridge Will Receive Independent Review

08/10/2007
EXPLORE VIRGINIA’S COAL COUNTRY ALONG NEW BYWAY
Virginia Coal Heritage Trail Offers Unique Cultural Experience

08/01/2007
IMPROVED 511 PHONE SYSTEM MAKES TRAFFIC INFO MORE ACCESSIBLE
Upgrades to 511 Traveler Information System Reflect Customer Feedback

07/31/2007
MEGAPROJECTS BRING CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES
VDOT invites DBE and SWAM firms to learn about upcoming construction

07/30/2007
VDOT TALKS STRAIGHT ON DRIVING ROUNDABOUTS
Driver training now includes roundabout instruction

07/25/2007
VDOT NAMES TWO ACTING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS
Northern Virginia and Culpeper districts to be led by VDOT veterans

07/20/2007
CONSTRUCTION FUNDING SECURED FOR ROUTE 895 AIRPORT CONNECTOR
New road to connect Pocahontas Parkway and Richmond International Airport

07/19/2007
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS GET $160 MILLION BOOST
Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Funding

07/18/2007
VDOTs NORTHERN VIRGINIA DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR RETIRES Dennis Morrison Retires After 31 Years With VDOT
Dennis Morrison Retires After 31 Years With VDOT

07/18/2007
VDOT APPOINTS STATEWIDE BRAC PROJECT MANAGER
Tom Fahrney to Coordinate All Transportation Projects Associated with Military Base Changes

07/18/2007
VDOT NAMES FIRST REGIONAL MEGA PROJECT PROGRAM DIRECTOR Ronaldo Nick Nicholson to oversee coordination of major projects in Northern Virginia
Ronaldo “Nick” Nicholson to oversee coordination of major projects in Northern Virginia

07/17/2007
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