Traffic & Transit
Portion of Telegraph Road Closing Next Week
February 14, 2013
Route 637 (Telegraph Road) in Stafford County will be closed to all traffic next week between Route 1 and Route 639 (Woodstock Lane) so workers can relocate a water line.
Demolition Work Underway at Falmouth Bridge
![The Falmouth Bridge links Stafford County with Fredericksburg via U.S. 1. Drivers closest to the camera are headed south. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/013013-Falmouth-bridge-web-200x200.jpg)
February 12, 2013
Demolition work is proceeding at the Falmouth Intersection Improvement Project in Stafford County, as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) clears the way for construction of new turn lanes and through lanes.
Ban on Smoking in Cars Dies in House
![Interstate 95 south at Dumfries [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/011313-I95-south-e1358254080474.jpg)
February 10, 2013
A Senate bill that would have banned smoking in cars carrying children under age 15 was tabled Friday by a House committee.
Governor Urges Democrats to OK Roads Bill
February 10, 2013
Three days after Senate Democrats derailed his transportation funding plan, Gov. Bob McDonnell urged two key Democratic senators to support the House version of his proposal.
Total Closures of I-95 Planned Tuesday at Quantico
![Construction of the 95 Express Lanes at Quantico. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/020913-hot-lanes-web01-200x200.jpg)
February 9, 2013
Construction crews will close a portion of Interstate 95 on Tuesday night as part of the 95 Express Lanes Project.
OmniLink Unveils New Bus Design
![New OmniLink buses that serve Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park will begin rolling on area streets soon. The buses will have a new look more aligned with the overall color scheme for the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission. [Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/020813-new-omnilnk-bus-200x200.jpg)
February 8, 2013
OmniLink buses will sport an updated look soon as five new local buses are expected to start serving passengers of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) by mid-February.
Governor’s Transportation Plan Rejected
February 6, 2013
Gov. Bob McDonnell expressed his disgust after his transportation funding package was derailed by Senate Democrats late Tuesday.
Five Minutes: Anderson’s Texting While Driving Bill Passes
February 6, 2013
Fresh from the floor of the Virginia House of Delegates, Delegate Rich Anderson,R-51, Prince William County, shares information about House Bill 1907 that bans driving while texting.
Cold Weather, Time Crunch Weighs on Those in Slug Lines
February 6, 2013
That taste of 70-degree weather was such a tease, just to be followed by a dusting of snow at the end of the week. And unless the snow is significant enough to close the government, or at least get us a telework day, I’m not interested.
Texting While Driving Bills from Anderson, Barker Show Promise
![Virginia State Senator George Barker and Delegate Rich Anderson meet in Lake Ridge to discuss legislative priorities for 2013. [Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/011212-Anderson-Barker-town-200x200.jpg)
February 4, 2013
Members of the House and Senate are optimistic that at least some of the 10 bills to crack down on texting while driving will make it past the legislative deadline called crossover day.
Governor’s Transportation Plan Moves Forward
February 1, 2013
Gov. Bob McDonnell has reason to celebrate after the House Finance Committee on Wednesday approved a key part of the transportation plan that he hopes will define his term.
VDOT Treating Roads Tonight with Snow in Forecast
![Road conditions deteriorated fast was snow fell fast on Jan. 26, 2011, on Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) in North Stafford. [File Photo: Mary Davidson/Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/012011-Snow-on-610-200x200.jpg)
January 31, 2013
Snow is in the forecast for tonight and the Virginia Department of Transportation is already planning to treat the roads.
Suspect Sought in Police Collision at Prince William Parkway
January 31, 2013
Virginia State Police are searching for suspect whose car collided with a police cruiser this morning at Prince William Parkway and Interstate 95.
Bucket Truck Hits Light Fixture, Causes Bridge Backup
January 30, 2013
If you normally cross the Falmouth Bridge from Fredericksburg into to Stafford County during your morning commute, we don’t need to tell you traffic was snarled this morning.
Bill Would Send More Road Money to Northern Virginia
January 30, 2013
Northern Virginia would get a bigger share of the state’s highway maintenance funds under legislation being sponsored by Delegate Jim LeMunyon, R-Fairfax County.
Bus Ridership Down in 2012; More Turn to Slugging
January 29, 2013
The overall number of bus passengers on Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission services fell by 2 percent in 2012.
Congressmen Asked to Oppose Tolls on I-95
January 28, 2013
Ten members of the Virginia House of Delegates have written a joint letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging the federal legislators to join in opposing VDOT’s plans to charge tolls on Interstate 95.
Schools Close Early; Snow Could Make for Messy Afternoon Commute
January 25, 2013
Snow – it’s already falling across southwest Virginia and is expected to make it to our region by 3 p.m.
State Police Called to Multiple Crashes on I-95 in Prince William
![Traffic crashes folloiwong an overnight snowstorm slowed traffic on Interstate 95 in Dumfries. [Photo: VDOT]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/012413-i-95-back-up-200x164.jpg)
January 24, 2013
Virginia State Police have been called to several crashes this morning on Interstate 95 in Prince William County.