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Coleman Bridge tolls ending Aug. 8
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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...
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VSP still hunting for vehicle in Norris Bridge shutdown
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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...
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Spotsylvania adding speed cameras near schools
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Spotsylvania adding speed cameras near schools

With over half of the drivers on the road speeding through the school zone near Battlefield Middle School, Spotsylvania is adding speed cameras in school zones throughout the County. The decision is a joint effort between the Sheriff’s Office, School Board, and Board of Supervisors. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent According to the County, this decision was referring after multiple speed studies were done showing “consistently dangerous driving behavior during school hours, particularly near Battlefield Middle School. “ “On a single weekday morning, 2,179 drivers were recorded speeding through the school zone at Battlefield Middle School located on Leavells Road. That’s 58% of all vehicles...
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Woman seriously injured on I-64 in Norfolk, Police seeking help
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Woman seriously injured on I-64 in Norfolk, Police seeking help

On Sunday evening, July 13, a 29-year-old woman was riding on the passenger side of Steven Chapman’s blue Honda Civic. As they were heading west on I-64 near exit 284A, the I-264 Interchange, in Norfolk a trailer hitch came crashing through the windshield and hit the Newport News woman in the face. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent Chapman immediately took her to Sentara Leigh Hospital where she was airlifted to Norfolk Sentara Hospital, Virginia State Police reported. She is suffering from serious injuries. Images provided by VSP Police believe the hitch came from a white Ford super duty pickup truck that was traveling westbound Interstate 64 prior to the Interchange. The year of the truck ...
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2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on Norris Bridge
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2 killed in multi-vehicle crash on Norris Bridge

Virginia State Police have identified the two individuals killed in a fiery three-vehicle crash that forced a lengthy shutdown of the Norris Bridge on Sunday. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. when a westbound 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350 SUV—driven by Jesse David Foster, 30, of White Stone—attempted to pass another vehicle in the eastbound lane. During the maneuver, Foster sideswiped a 2024 Subaru Outback before slamming head-on into a 2014 Ford Fusion. Tragically, Crystal Michelle Lyles, 42, of White Stone, was ejected from the SUV and pronounced dead at the scene. Ernesto Santiago, a 53-year-old Hampton resident and driver of the Fusion, also died as a result...
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Expect overnight delays for Norris Bridge July 14-19
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Expect overnight delays for Norris Bridge July 14-19

Drivers crossing the Norris Bridge over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex should be prepared overnight delays from July 14-19. 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder w/ Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent A portion of the bridge will be reduced to a single travel lane nightly between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Friday night, the lane closure will be from 9 p.m. – 9 a.m.  The lane closure is to allow crews to continue the steel rehabilitation work that began earlier this year. WATCH: St. Croix Man Extradited to Mathews for Child Sex Abuse Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Halifax flooding closes roads, requires search & rescue teams
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Halifax flooding closes roads, requires search & rescue teams

Heavy rains in Halifax, VA has led to flooding that closed numerous roads throughout the county and required numerous water rescues. Here are the details, including current road closures. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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New Kent launches ticket by photo system on I-64
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New Kent launches ticket by photo system on I-64

New Kent County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on speeding through the I-64 construction zones using an automated photo-enforcing speed system. Charge & Hands-Free Phone Viewing While Driving | Fast Charging Wireless Phone Mount NKSO said during construction for the I-64 widening project there has been an increase in fatal accidents in New Kent and the new speeding initiative is an effort to save driver and construction workers lives. On July 1, a warning period went into effect. Drivers caught exceeding the construction zone speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more will get a mailed warning, detailing the time and date of the infraction. These warnings carry no fines but serve as signal for drivers to slow down because the photo enforcement is in effect. The enf...
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VSP explains how dump truck crashed over side of I-664 overpass in Suffolk
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VSP explains how dump truck crashed over side of I-664 overpass in Suffolk

Although the investigation is still underway, Virginia State Police provided details about how a dump truck went off an I-664 overpass in Suffolk and crashed down on Bridge Rd. At around 11:30 a.m., 20-year-old William Carl Moore was driving an unloaded Western Star dump truck northbound on I-664. A tire exploded causing Moore to lose control, and he ran off the road and hit the jersey wall, VSP said. Blue Tiger Storm Trucker Headset: Noise-Canceling | 30 Hours Talk Time | Cooling Gel Cushion The collision with the jersey wall reportedly tore the axle and caused the truck to go over the side of the overpass, and it landed on Bridge Road. (Photo: VSP) Additional photos at link in par. 1 When the truck hit the ground, it burst into flames and became fully engulfed, VSP said. ...
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VDOT seeking comments on travel conditions in Kilmarnock
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VDOT seeking comments on travel conditions in Kilmarnock

VDOT is asking for feedback on existing travel conditions along Route 3 in the Town of Kilmarnock between Hawthorne Avenue and School Street. The department is conducting a STARS study to address safety, congestion, access management, and bicycle/pedestrian needs within the study area. Information gathered will help VDOT assess potential safety and operational improvements. You can submit comments at https://publicinput.com/route3study through April 29 or email fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov Put “Route 3 in Kilmarnock” in the subject line. For individuals who prefer to comment in writing send mail to Linda LaSut, VDOT Assistant Planning Manager, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.  Draft recommendations for potential projects will be presented to the pub...
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