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Longer delays for Coleman Bridge openings, warns VDOT

6Nov

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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...

Charges Pending for Fiery McLaren Crash in Northern Virginia

1Oct

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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...

Crash involving escaped cows causes shutdown in Danville

16Sep

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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...

Lane closures across Northern Neck next week for shoulder widening

11Sep

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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...

Days of lane closure amid another crash on bridge at Middlesex-Gloucester line

11Sep

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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...

Tractor-Trailer crash closes south side of James River Bridge

9Sep

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Tractor-Trailer crash closes south side of James River Bridge

Virginia State Police have launched an investigation into a tractor-trailer crash in Isle of Wight County Monday night that knocked out power in the James River Bridge area and prompted a lengthy shutdown of the southbound lanes. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging According to VSP, the incident was a single-vehicle crash. The truck driver was traveling southbound on Route 17 when, just north of the Raceway, he ran off the right side of the road into a marshy area, striking several power poles and utility lines. The impact caused power outages affecting both the James River Bridge and the Carrollton area. (Photo: VSP) VDOT responded to the scene and coordinated with the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office to implement a road closure on ...

2 Fatal Crashes in 2 Days in Spotsylvania

7Aug

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2 Fatal Crashes in 2 Days in Spotsylvania

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred within a 2-day span. Pedestrian Killed on Patriot Highway In the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, deputies responded to a tragic incident in the 10400 block of Patriot Highway, where a pedestrian was struck by a northbound vehicle. The crash occurred around 2:55 a.m. in an unlit section of the roadway. According to SCSO, two adult males attempted to cross the highway wearing dark clothing. One stopped midway, while the other continued into the path of oncoming traffic and he was hit. Apple AirPods 2 Pro | High Sound Fidelity | Wireless The victim, identified as Quinton Howard, 41, of Spotsylvania, was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. After th...

Traffic pattern to shift at Mathews-Gloucester line bridge project

6Aug

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Traffic pattern to shift at Mathews-Gloucester line bridge project

The traffic pattern on John Clayton Memorial Highway (Rt 3/14) in the bridge rehab zone at the Gloucester-Mathews county line will shift Wednesday, Aug. 13 sometime after 8 a.m., VDOT announced. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent Traffic will start traveling on the rehabilitated bridge deck over Burke Mill Stream. Signs, construction barrels, and new pavement markings will be added to guide drivers through the new traffic pattern. Left turns out from Windsor Road onto Route 14 eastbound will continue to be prohibited in the work zone until all construction is complete in November 2025. WATCH: Gloucester Pitches Tech District for Data Centers Save time, money & hassle w...

5Aug

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Coleman Bridge tolls ending Aug. 8

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced toll collection on the Coleman Bridge — which connects Gloucester and York County — will officially end on Friday evening, August 8. The decision marks a major milestone for commuters and local communities who rely on the bridge daily. The elimination of tolls was originally proposed in Governor Youngkin’s budget amendment, which called for tolling to cease no later than January 1, 2026. VDOT has since expedited the timeline, ending toll collection nearly five months ahead of schedule. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent “Eliminating tolls on the Coleman Bridge is more than just a financial decision, it’s a commitment to easing the burden on families, commuters, a...

VSP still hunting for vehicle in Norris Bridge shutdown

5Aug

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VSP still hunting for vehicle in Norris Bridge shutdown

Virginia State Police are looking for a truck reportedly involved in a hit-and-run crash on Norris Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex. According to VSP, at around 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, a silver/gray truck towing a large white camper was heading westbound across the bridge toward Lancaster when it when it crossed the centerline and struck a van going in the opposite direction. The van hit another vehicle. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent The collision between the latter two vehicles blocked both lanes, shutting the bridge down. VDOT didn’t announce the reopening of the bridge until almost 9 p.m. The drivers of van and the third vehicle were transported to a hospital with non-life-threate...