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August 27, 2021
VDOT HELPS EASE TRAFFIC FOR END-OF-SUMMER TRAVEL
VDOT lifts most lane closures; provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead
RICHMOND, Va. – To make traveling easier and aid a quicker arrival and return this Labor Day weekend, the Virginia Department of Transportation will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, Sept. 3, until noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
July 23, 2021
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD APPROVES RAIL INDUSTRIAL ACCESS GRANT TO NORFOLK TERMINAL, LP, AND POLICY FOR PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE TRANSIT RIDERSHIP
(RICHMOND, VA) – At its July meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved a Rail Industrial Access Grant that will improve rail access for private company Norfolk Terminal, LP, and increase exports from the Port of Virginia. The CTB also adopted the framework to advance the Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP).
July 7, 2021
511 VIRGINIA ROLLS OUT LOCATION INFORMATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Recent update to traveler information app helps drivers find compatible places to charge up
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) today announced the availability of a new feature on the 511 Virginia website and mobile app that helps drivers locate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
June 25, 2021
VDOT MAKES WAY FOR FOURTH OF JULY TRAVEL TO FIREWORKS, FAMILY AND FUN
VDOT lifts most lane closures; provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead
RICHMOND, Va. – To give travelers a little more freedom on the roadways to get to Independence Day destinations, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will suspend many highway work zones and lift most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Friday, July 2, until noon on Tuesday, July 6.