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Contract Awarded for First Phase of I-81 Widening Project
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Contract Awarded for First Phase of I-81 Widening Project

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has awarded a $237 million contract to Triton Construction to begin the first phase of the I‑81 widening project.The decision came during the Board’s April 22 meeting in Fredericksburg. The awarded segment—known as Segment N—covers 3.2 miles between mile marker 133.8 and exit 137 in Roanoke County and Salem. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027. An Added Eye When You Drive & Park : REDTIGER Dash Cam This phase is part of a larger improvement project along nine miles of I‑81 that will widen the interstate from two lanes to three lanes in each direction. Ken King, district engineer for VDOT’s Salem District, said, “Widening this section is a major step forward for the Roanoke-Blacksburg region.” “We are excited to begin th...
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1 Killed in Rt. 301 Crash in Caroline
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1 Killed in Rt. 301 Crash in Caroline

Virginia State Police say a fatal head-on crash caused the hours-long closure of Route 301 northbound in Caroline County on Wednesday. Troopers responded at 3:07 p.m. April 8 to the crash at the 118-mile marker, just north of the Town of Bowling Green. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2008 Mazda MZ3 traveling south in the northbound lanes struck a 1990 GMC Sierra pickup truck head-on. The Mazda driver, identified as 44-year-old Kristen Lindsay Raso of Hanover, died at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck suffered serious injuries and was flown by MedFlight to VCU Medical Center. Heavy Duty Steering Wheel Lock | Adjustable | Highly Visible The crash prompted officials to shut down northbound Route 301 for several hours, with traffic diverted near the gate of F...
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19-Year-Old Killed in Rest Stop Crash
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19-Year-Old Killed in Rest Stop Crash

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash at a rest stop on I‑66 in Prince William County. According to the preliminary investigation, 19‑year‑old Jose Daniel Rivera Quintana of Bristow was driving a 2013 Toyota Corolla at a high rate of speed as he entered the rest area. Investigators say he appeared to lose control of the vehicle and struck a legally parked Kenworth 310 tractor‑trailer. An Added Eye When You Drive & Park : REDTIGER Dash Cam The Corolla caught fire, and Quintana died at the scene. The truck driver, who was resting in the cab at the time, was not injured. State Police have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash. Quintana was wearing a seatbelt. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble&...
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Longer delays for Coleman Bridge openings, warns VDOT
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Longer delays for Coleman Bridge openings, warns VDOT

VDOT has warned drivers and boaters to expect extended delays when there are Coleman bridge openings. Due to mechanical issues, crews now have to manually open the bridge, which requires additional procedures and manpower. According the VDOT, the extra steps add 25–40 minutes to the process, resulting in total opening times of approximately 45–60 minutes. Charge All Your Devices at Once | 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station |Wireless Charging Despite the mechanical problems and extended delays, bridge openings must continue in order to comply with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. While vessels are not typically required to give advance notice, VDOT has requested a two-hour heads-up due to the need for additional staffing and coordination. This is a change USCG has discretion ov...
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Charges Pending for Fiery McLaren Crash in Northern Virginia
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Charges Pending for Fiery McLaren Crash in Northern Virginia

Virginia State Police have identified and charged the driver involved in a high-speed crash that left three people seriously injured and a vehicle engulfed in flames late Saturday night in Northern Virginia. The incident occurred around 10:52 p.m. on September 28. Troopers received reports of multiple vehicles driving recklessly on Interstate 495 south near Braddock Road. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging As troopers responded, a 2020 McLaren 720S—part of the group allegedly driving erratically—sideswiped a 2000 Honda Pilot, causing the SUV to overturn several times. The driver of the Honda Pilot, Rosa M. Rivera Orellana, 37, of Fairfax, was wearing a seat belt but still sustained serious injuries, VSP reported. She was transport...
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Crash involving escaped cows causes shutdown in Danville
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Crash involving escaped cows causes shutdown in Danville

In Danville, the southbound exit from Route toward Caswell County, NC, is closed until further notice due to a tractor-trailer crash this morning involving cows. Police also requested drivers to reduce speeds and exercise caution in the area of West Main Street, 29 south, and the 29 and 58 bypasses near the Caswell / Danville line. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Danville Police Department said the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. The truck, carrying cattle, overturned and the trailer was damaged allowing an unknown number of cattle to escape onto the highways. Authorities estimate over 20 cows got loose. The Danville Police Department, along with multiple agencies, is actively working to secure the livestock...
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Lane closures across Northern Neck next week for shoulder widening
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Lane closures across Northern Neck next week for shoulder widening

Next week, VDOT will begin widening shoulders on roads in the Northern Neck to reduce crash risks. In addition to installing 2-foot paved shoulders, crews will also install shoulder rumble strips, 6-inch edge line pavement markings and relocate existing signs as required. VDOT said drivers should expect lane closures and one-way, alternating traffic in these work zones.  PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Work Zones Starting Monday, Sept. 15, crews will begin work on nearly a 2-mile section of Route 3 (History Land Highway) in Richmond County between Creekview Lane and Boswell Road. Work will be performed at the locations listed below in the following order as scheduled by the contractor, Lee Hy: Richmond County: Route 3 (History Land Highway...
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Days of lane closure amid another crash on bridge at Middlesex-Gloucester line
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Days of lane closure amid another crash on bridge at Middlesex-Gloucester line

The bridge over Dragon Run at the Middlesex-Gloucester line is once again under emergency repair due to a crash early this morning involving a commercial tractor-trailer. According to Virginia State Police, the incident occurred on Route 17 near Tidewater Trail when a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, driven by Calvin J. Woodward of Brandywine, MD veered off the northbound side of the road.  Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent The truck hit the guardrail before the bridge then collided into the concrete structure causing extensive damage to the bridge’s support pillars and rail system. Investigation & Charge VSP is continuing their investigation but announced that Woodward has already been charge...
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High-speed motorcycle chase in Norfolk has fatal ending
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High-speed motorcycle chase in Norfolk has fatal ending

A motorcycle rider who tried to outrun police in Norfolk crashed and died over Labor Day weekend, Virginia State Police reported. On Sunday, August 31, a trooper was monitoring westbound traffic near Laskin Road when around 1:24 p.m. a motorcycle was reportedly clocked traveling over 100 mph in a 55-mph zone. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent The trooper attempted to make a traffic stop but the rider, 20-year-old Christian Robert Markus Snyder, allegedly led the trooper on a chase at speeds over 140 mph.  Snyder got off the highway on the Ballentine Boulevard exit, ran a red light, and got back on I-264 West. VSP said he got off the highway again on Brambleton Avenue and ran another red lig...
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