Interstate 95
I-95 Southbound
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17)
Wednesday – Thursday, 4 a.m. – 10 a.m., Single southbound lane closure for construction activities for Improve95 projects.
Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 130 (Route 3)
Sunday – Monday, 10 p.m. – 10 a.m. Alternating double lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. At 4:30 a.m. a single southbound lane will remain closed until 10 a.m. for construction activities associated with the Improve95 projects.
Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 118 (Thornburg)
Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile operation for replacement of the reflective lens pavement markers. Drivers should be prepared for slow-moving vehicles and a single-lane closure in each mobile work zone.
Exit 118 (Thornburg) On and Off-Ramps
Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Crews will mill and pave the I-95 southbound on and off-ramps at Exit 118/Thornburg. A single lane on I-95 southbound will be closed during the ramp closures. Drivers entering or exiting I-95 southbound at Exit 118 should follow the posted detour. Ramp closures will take place on the following nights:
Sunday and Monday: Ramp from I-95 southbound will be closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: Ramp onto I-95 southbound will be closed
I-95 Northbound
Exit 148 (Quantico)
Monday – Thursday 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single northbound lane closure for construction activities for Improve95 projects.
Exit 126 (Spotsylvania)
Tuesday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 northbound for bridge pier work.
Prince William County
Beginning Monday, July 26th, Old Carolina Rd at the intersection of Old Carolina Road and Lee Highway will be closed for utility maintenance. The closure will last until approximately Wednesday, August 11. Somerset Crossing Drive can be used as an alternate route (see maps below).
Stafford County
Route 1 Southbound
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single southbound lane closure for Potomac Creek bridge replacement, between Potomac Creek Lane and Centreport Parkway intersection.
Route 17 Northbound Milling and Paving
Sunday – Thursday, 8:30 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile operation with single northbound lane closure between Gateway Boulevard and Hartwood Church Road for milling and paving. Drivers may experience a temporary rough driving surface until crews apply new asphalt to the milled surface. Delays are possible near the mobile work zone.
Hospital Center Boulevard
Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closures on Hospital Center Boulevard between Route 1 and Austin Ridge Drive for Improve95 projects construction.
Road Resurfacing
Wednesday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Drivers should expect alternating single lane closures on the following routes for surface treatment. Flaggers will direct drivers through each work zone.
Route 601 (Forest Lane Road)
Route 690 (Chapel Green Road/Sandy Ridge Road)
Recent Stories
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide following the discovery of two deceased individuals in a Heatherwood Drive residence about two miles from Courtland High School.
Investigators are mum about how they died.
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call from a concerned individual who reported not having heard from a friend. Upon visiting the residence in the 10800 block of Heatherwood Drive, the caller entered the home and discovered a female’s body. They exited and contacted the Spotsylvania County 911 call center.
Patricia A. Healy, the longest-serving member in the history of the Stafford County School Board, celebrated a remarkable milestone on January 14, 2025—25 years of dedicated service to Stafford County Public Schools. First elected to represent the Rock Hill District in 2000, Healy has since become a pillar of leadership and advocacy for education in the community.
In a special recognition at the school board meeting, Healy was lauded for her steadfast commitment to students, families, and educators. Over the course of her tenure, Healy has served alongside 33 board members and held leadership roles, including seven years as chair and one year as vice chair. Her guidance has been instrumental in navigating the board through significant growth, challenges, and transformations within the school system.
This week, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Babur Lateef, Chairman of the Prince William County School Board, and Jennifer Wall, Gainesville District Representative, for an engaging discussion on the state of education in Prince William County on the next Potomac Local News Podcast.
Rania Lateef, a senior at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School and the Governor’s School @ Innovation Park, daughter of Prince William School Board Chairman Babur Lateef, has been named one of 40 finalists in the prestigious 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). Selected from nearly 2,500 applicants nationwide, Rania is recognized for her groundbreaking research on the effects of artificial light and circadian disruption on biobehavioral systems in Drosophila melanogaster. Her work highlights the impact of sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances on physical and mental health.
Rania credited her success to the supportive academic community of Prince William County Public Schools, her teachers Stephanie Brown and Dr. Alexis Patanarut, and her unique opportunities at GS@IP. As a finalist, she has already won $27,000 and will compete for additional awards totaling over $1.8 million during a week-long event in Washington, D.C., in March 2025. Rania’s journey emphasizes the power of passion and commitment in achieving meaningful scientific discoveries.
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditions—no plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But that’s not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Year’s wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. We’re bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
What’s in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
