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Route 610 bottleneck a concern as Stafford develops master street plan

The widening of Courthouse Road, between I-95 and Winding Creek Road in Stafford County, is complete. [VDOT photo]

Stafford County will develop a transportation master plan focusing on roadway projects, multimodal and travel demand management, and transportation technology investments.

Members of the county's Infrastructure Committee were given an update regarding the development of the master plan, specifically the cost of the development of the plan, which will be in the hands of Herndon-based engineering consulting firm ATCS.

The county will spend $731,309 from its transportation to pay for the plan, which will outline three phases of importance to the area.

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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! ??

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