Traffic & Transit
Tanker Truck Driver Dies in Fiery Crash
August 29, 2012
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The driver of an overturned tanker truck was killed this morning when it crashed at Fairfax County Parkway and Interstate 95.
Retrofits to Save PRTC $133,000 Annually
August 28, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A pilot test designed to improve commuter bus fuel efficiency was so successful PRTC will retrofit more than two dozen buses.
Transit Partners Funding New Vanpool Program
August 22, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — For the first time, regional transit agencies are partnering to bring more vanpool options to the region.
Manassas Civil War Street Closures Start Today
August 22, 2012
MANASSAS, Va. — Manassas will celebrate the second coming of the Civil War this weekend with several events to mark the 150th anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas.
Few Quantico Workers Use Transit
August 20, 2012
QUANTICO, Va. — A survey of Quantico commuters found that 82 percent of them drive to and from work alone.
Driver Killed on I-95
August 18, 2012
LORTON, Va. — A pedestrian was killed this morning on Interstate 95 and police are now investigating the incident.
Blackburn Road Bridge Reopening
August 17, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Transportation has completed replacement of the Blackburn Road bridge over Neabsco Creek.
Trees Fall, HOV Lanes Narrowing
August 16, 2012
TRIANGLE, Va. — The work to expand commuting options and add toll lanes to Interstate 95 is underway.
Parking Relief Coming Post Labor Day
August 15, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Parking relief for Woodbridge commuters is coming in early September.
HOV Lanes Closing Nightly This Week
August 12, 2012
Drivers can expect more closures on the Interstate 95 HOV lanes this week.
Land Deals Underway as Falmouth Junction Expands
August 10, 2012
It’s known as the infamous Falmouth intersection just across the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg in Stafford County.
Occoquan Bridge Built with Defective Grout
August 9, 2012
OCCOQUAN, Va. — A bridge that carries commuters over the Occoquan River is one of two in the area constructed with defective grout.
I-95 HOT Lanes Construction Underway
August 7, 2012
DALE CITY, Va. — It’s going to take two years and about $1 billon, but the effort to put toll lanes on Interstate 95 in Virginia is underway.
Expect HOV Closures This Week
August 5, 2012
Crews will close the HOV lanes on I-95 during the overnight hours this week.
PRTC Upgrades Phone System
August 1, 2012
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — An upgrade to the phone system at the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission provides riders easier access to vital travel information without having to wait to personally speak with a Customer Service Agent.
Improvements at Va. 610 & Mine Rd. Complete
August 1, 2012
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — New turn lanes have opened at the intersection of Va. 610 (Garrisonville Road) and Va. 684 (Mine Road) in Stafford County, allowing more vehicles to circulate through the area on each traffic signal cycle.
Dale City to Host I-95 HOT Lanes Kick Off
August 1, 2012
DALE CITY, Va. — Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell will appear in Dale City on Tuesday to announce the start of construction for the Interstate 95 Express Lanes project.
Device Lets Drivers Use Toll Lanes for Free
August 1, 2012
A new tool will allow drivers to access new toll lanes on the Capital Beltway without being charged.
HOV Lanes to Close 3 Nights This Week
July 31, 2012
The HOV lanes on I-95 will close Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights.