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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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VDOT accepting comments for truck restrictions in King & Queen
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VDOT accepting comments for truck restrictions in King & Queen

VDOT announced the King & Queen Board of Supervisors has requested that through truck restrictions be placed on several of the county’s backroads. If the changes are implemented, it will mean additional miles for the truckers forced to take alternate routes. Blue Tiger Storm Trucker Headset: Noise-Canceling | 30 Hours Talk Time | Cooling Gel Cushion Restrictions are proposed at: Route 632 (Hockley Neck Road) between Route 631 (Stevensville Road/Bunker Hill Road) and Route 633 (Mantua Road), which is a distance of 1.7 miles. Route 633 (Stones Road/Mantua Road) between Route 629 (Walkerton Landing Road) and Route 14 (The Trail), which is a distance of 6.9 miles. Route 634 (Mt. Elba Road) between Route 629 (Walkerton Landing Road) and Route 633 (Stones Road), which is a...
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2 VA troopers injured in 2 separate police pursuits last weekend
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2 VA troopers injured in 2 separate police pursuits last weekend

Virginia State troopers were injured in two separate police pursuits last weekend. On Friday, April 12, around 2:30 p.m. Chesapeake Police Department was advised of a police pursuit coming their way that originated in Elizabeth City, NC. Chesapeake PD said they were informed the suspect had already hit an Elizabeth City police vehicle. Chesapeake PD, in turn, reached out to Virginia State Police. When the Lexus RX350 crossed into Chesapeake, Chesapeake Police joined the pursuit and reported successfully deploying spike strips. Still, the vehicle continued onto I-64 from Dominion Boulevard heading toward Virginia Beach. At that point, Virginia State troopers also joined the police chase. As the pursuit approached Greenbriar Parkway, troopers got into position to stop the ...
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More traffic changes coming for Rt. 14 in Mathews
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More traffic changes coming for Rt. 14 in Mathews

More changes are coming for traffic using Rt. 14 in Mathews. Tomorrow, April 14, VDOT will begin a major rehab project on the Rt. 14 bridge over North End Branch to replace the superstructure—the portion of the bridge that absorbs the load. This project will result in alternating one-way traffic through the work zone, which traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals. And the speed limit on Rt. 14 over North End Branch will be reduced from 55 to 35 mph. Since this project is less than a mile from the Route 3/Route 14 project near Fort Nonsense VDOT announced it will also be reducing the speed limit from 55 to 45 mph between the two projects. On  Monday, April 28, a vehicle width restriction will be posted to 10 feet through the work zone to enhance safety. The work ...
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Public asked to pinpoint problems on I-81
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Public asked to pinpoint problems on I-81

VDOT is offering drivers the chance to pinpoint exactly where they’re experiencing problems on I-81 in Virginia. A new study is underway to identify where the next round of projects for the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan should be. Phase 1 of that study includes a public survey that has an interactive map spanning the entire 325 miles of I-81 in Virginia. The public can use that map to post pins for issues such as high rates of crashes, poor grading and curves, and aggressive driving at the locations where they’re experiencing those issues. A view of the interactive map and pins VDOT plans to use the feedback from the public to determine whether its recent traffic-data analysis aligns with what drivers report they’re experiencing. The survey and map are available here...
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Lane closures & delays coming to Norris Bridge
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Lane closures & delays coming to Norris Bridge

Prepare for nighttime traffic delays when crossing the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge, also known as the White Stone Bridge, as VDOT will begin a rehabilitation project on March 31. VDOT said the work on the bridge, which carries Rt. 3 between Lancaster and Middlesex, will involve closures and drivers should expect delays. During the project, workers will be strengthening and replacing structural steel elements on the bridge. The first two weeks will be used to take measurements and assess the materials needed for the forthcoming repairs. Lane closures during those two weeks will be: Monday - Friday, Midnight - 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. - Midnight Saturday - Sunday, Midnight - 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. – Midnight Then, according to VDOT, it will likely take approximately a month to make a...
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Public encouraged to comment on Rt. 14 experiences in Gloucester
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Public encouraged to comment on Rt. 14 experiences in Gloucester

VDOT is conducting on study on the driving conditions in Gloucester on Rt. 14 between Main Street and Ware Neck Rd. focused on safety, congestion, access management, and bicycle/pedestrian accommodation in the study area.  VDOT is encouraging the public to provide input on their travel experience via this survey. Study area in Gloucester (Photo: VDOT) Individuals who want to submit written comments by other means can do so by writing to Rachel Inman, VDOT Study Manager, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, or emailing fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov with “Route 14 Study Gloucester” in the email subject line. The current round of public comments will be accepted until March. VDOT said that input will be used to help develop conceptual improvements. Next steps The...
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