News Releases - Statewide
May 22, 2013
VDOT TO LIFT LANE CLOSURES FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Past trends can help motorists plan for holiday travel before getting on the road.
May 15, 2013
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD VOTES TO AWARD TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS CENTER CONTRACT TO SERCO INC.
Serco Inc. to operate, integrate and innovate the state's Transportation Operations Centers
May 15, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL ANNOUNCES NEW TRANSPORTATON FUNDING TO BRING SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS TO I-264 AND I-64 IN HAMPTON ROADS REGION
Virginia Department of Transportation advertises $120 million project to the highway construction industry
May 15, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL ANNOUNCES NEW TRANSPORTATION FUNDING LAW PUMPS AN ADDITIONAL $4 BILLION INTO THE DRAFT SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Commonwealth Transportation Board releases greatly enhanced draft program which includes new and sustainable revenues from HB 2313 for highway, rail and other transportation projects
May 14, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL RECOGNIZES NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK BY DESIGNATING TODAY TRANSPORTATION DAY IN VIRGINIA
Highlights Progress Toward Addressing Challenges and Opportunities Facing Transportation in Virginia
May 7, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL ANNOUNCES WORLD-CLASS TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SYSTEM WILL HELP EASE CONGESTION ON VIRGINIA'S HIGHWAYS
The commonwealth selects contractor to advance traffic management technology, contingent on CTB approval
May 7, 2013
PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON UPCOMING DRAFT SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Four meetings to be held throughout the commonwealth once draft is released in mid-May
April 18, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL ANNOUNCES MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS MOVING FORWARD
More Than $150 Million of Projects to Be Awarded in April
April 17, 2013
GOV MCDONNELL ANNOUNCES CTB APPROVAL OF VDOT PROPERTY FOR VISITOR EDUCATION CENTER AT NATIONAL 9/11 PENTAGON MEMORIAL
Commonwealth Property will be Transferred to Department of Defense
April 11, 2013
NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK IS APRIL 15-19
VDOT urges motorists to be vigilant in highway work zones and “Go Orange” on April 17
April 8, 2013
VDOT ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR VIRGINIA’S 511 TRAVELER INFORMATION SYSTEM AND SAFETY SERVICE PATROL
Sponsorships to help pay for services
April 4, 2013
VDOT ANNOUNCES RIDEFINDERS AS LATEST E-ZPASS ON-THE-GO RETAILER
RideFinders has joined Virginia E-ZPass On-the-Go Retail Program
March 28, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF I-66 TRAVEL TIME DISPLAYS
15 Additional Locations Between D.C. and Haymarket to be Added by Summer
March 26, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL MAKES AMENDMENTS TO STRENGHTEN MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE
Edits to bill strengthen legal posture, adds lock boxes to safeguard new funds, reduces alternative vehicles fees, vehicle titling tax, and local taxes; maintains structure for long-term sustainable transportation solutions to improve job creation and quality of life
March 20, 2013
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS REPORT CONFIRMS LONG OVERDUE NEED FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN VIRGINIA
Report: "Driving on roads in need of repair costs Virginia motorists $1.344 billion a year in extra vehicle repairs and operating costs - $254 per motorist"
March 8, 2013
VDOT MOVES FORWARD ON LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR I-264 AND I-64 IN HAMPTON ROADS
March 7, 2013
STATEWIDE ROAD CONDITIONS – 6:30 A.M.
Most roads clear, but icy conditions still possible
March 6, 2013
GOV. BOB MCDONNELL DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS WINTER STORM IMPACTS COMMONWEALTH
Northern, Northwestern and Central Regions of Virginia are Hardest Hit
March 6, 2013
WINTER STORM UPDATE
Use caution; avoid all non-essential travel during the storm
March 5, 2013
VDOT IS PREPARED FOR WINTER STORM RESPONSE
Commuters urged to stay off the roads
Feb. 26, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL ANNOUNCES HIGH-TECH TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMING TO INTERSTATE 66
New System Will Improve Traffic Flow and Communication with Drivers
Feb. 23, 2013
STATEMENT OF GOV. BOB MCDONNELL ON GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSAGE OF HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION
Jan. 29, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL LAUNCHES 'VIRGINIA'S ROAD TO THE FUTURE' WEBSITE
Website includes Proposed Transportation Project List, Factsheets, FAQ and other supporting documents
Jan. 28, 2013
NEW STUDY CONFIRMS BENEFITS OF GOVERNOR'S 'VIRGINIA'S ROAD TO THE FUTURE' TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Chmura Economics & Analytics: Price of Gas at Pump Could Fall by over 16 Cents; Plan Generates More Revenue for Transportation in Years Ahead
Jan. 27, 2013
VDOT ENCOURAGES MOTORISTS TO DRIVE WITH CAUTION DURING MONDAY MORNING’S COMMUTE
Rain and ice are in the forecast for most of the commonwealth
Jan. 25, 2013
VDOT PREPARES FOR MORE WINTER WEATHER
Snow is expected across most of the commonwealth
Jan. 24, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL VISITS NEWPORT NEWS TO HIGHLIGHT POSITIVE LOCAL IMPACT OF PASSING COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Jan. 24, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL VISITS FAIRFAX TO HIGHLIGHT POSITIVE LOCAL IMPACT OF PASSING COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Jan. 24, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL HIGHLIGHTS POSITIVE LOCAL IMPACT OF PASSING COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR ROANOKE
Jan. 22, 2013
MCDONNELL RELEASES PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION PROJECT LIST FOR 'VIRGINIA'S ROAD TO THE FUTURE'
2013 transportation funding proposal would provide for 158 highway projects statewide and $1.07 billion for new rail and transit projects
Jan. 18, 2013
STATEWIDE ROAD CONDITIONS – 1:30 P.M.
Road conditions improve, VDOT crews focus efforts on secondary routes
Jan. 18, 2013
STATEWIDE ROAD CONDITIONS - 6:30 AM
Heavy snow in southwest Virginia with severe conditions on I-77, slick roads across the state following snow storm
Jan. 17, 2013
VDOT PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER – SNOW FALL BEGINS
Snow is expected in most of the commonwealth
Jan. 16, 2013
VDOT PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER
Drivers should use 511 prior to travel
Jan. 16, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL ADDRESSES COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD ABOUT $3.1 BILLION TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND REFORM PACKAGE
Package brings sustainable source of revenue to skyrocketing transportation needs
Jan. 10, 2013
GROUNDBREAKING HELD FOR ELIZABETH RIVER TUNNELS IN HAMPTON ROADS
Project already awarded more than $21 million in contracts for small and minority owned businesses in the region
Jan. 8, 2013
GOV. MCDONNELL PROPOSES MAJOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING OVERHALL TO INJECT 3.1 BILLION INTO VIRGINIA'S HIGHWAYS, RAIL AND TRANSIT SYSTEMS IN NEXT FIVE YEARS
'Virginia's Road to the Future' Plan: Makes Virginia First State in Nation to Eliminate Gas Tax; Ties Transportation Revenue to Sales Tax to Create Long-Term, Sustainable Transportation Funding Source That Accounts for Economic Growth
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