Construction crews will move forward with a plan to remake the intersection of Old Bridge and Occoqaun roads in Lake Ridge.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the $11.5 million project on Tuesday, April 19.
According to county documents, the project will enhance the safety of traffic and pedestrian movements at this intersection with the realignment of the intersection, constructing an additional right turn lane on southbound Occoquan Road, and installing a pedestrian crosswalk across Old Bridge Road.
The project will require signal replacement, roadway reconstruction, and relocating and reconstructing of pedestrian facilities to match existing configurations along all sides of the intersection.
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. will complete the work.
On January 7, 2020, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (Board) authorized the execution of a County – State agreement that grants the County local administration over the $11.5 million Old Bridge – Occoquan Road Intersection Improvement Project.
The Old Bridge Road Corridor Study was authorized on July 19, 2017, following a directive from former Occoquan Supervisor Anderson. Based on the study findings in June 2018, the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Occoquan Road has been identified as needing improvements.
[Updated] A portion of Old Bridge Road near Woodbridge High School n Lake Ridge reopened after a crash brought down power lines.
The road reopened about 6 p.m.
Just after 4 p.m., a car slammed into a utility pole near Old Bridge Elementary School, near Mohican Road. According to initial reports, power lines are down across the east and westbound sides of the four-lane commuter route.
Multiple utility poles fell after the crash.
*TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure | Woodbridge; Power lines are down on Old Bridge Rd. near Lake Ridge M.S. Road is closed in both directions between Mohican Dr. To Woodbridge H.S. Motorists can expect delays in the area. Use caution and follow police direction. pic.twitter.com/rzft8S0eqf
— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) April 18, 2022
Hectors is now the keeper of Tackett's Mill.
The new Hector's of Lake Ridge opened in the restaurant space next to the shopping center's grist mill. The Mexican restaurant features traditional combination dinner and lunch specials and provides vegetarian options.
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The Lake Ridge branch of the Prince William County Public Library isn't going anywhere.
On Tuesday, April 5, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors renewed the library branch's lease at the Tackett's Mill shopping center at the corner of Old Bridge and Minnieville roads.
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Drowning continues to be a leading cause of death for children.
Now parents in our area have a new place to bring their children to learn how to swim.
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A new Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise will open in Lake Ridge on Monday, March 14.
The spa offers deluxe experiences for both the spa beginner and seasoned veteran. Facial spas feature several treatment rooms, including private areas reserved for couples with services the Hot Stone and Himalayan Salt Stone Massage and a variety of facial and waxing services.
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This morning, five Virginia State Police troopers were injured in a vehicle pursuit that ended in Woodbridge.
Shortly before 5 a.m., Fairfax County Police alerted Virginia State Police to a 2012 Ford Fiesta – reported stolen from New York, was traveling south on Interstate 495 across the American Legion Bridge.
When a Fairfax County Police Officer attempted to stop the car, the Ford sped off over 100 mph. The officer pursued the vehicle and called for backup.
As the stolen vehicle approached Exit 158 on I-95 south, in Prince William County, the troopers attempted to slow the car and contain it by positioning their cars around it.
The Ford rammed one of the trooper’s vehicles twice, which caused the police vehicle to spin out and spark a chain reaction crash among a total of three troopers’ vehicles. The Ford kept going.
State police began searching the immediate area for the stolen vehicle. They located it a short time later abandoned in a restaurant parking lot in the 2400 block of Prince William Parkway.
State police and Prince William County Police K9 teams responded to this location. Shortly after 8 a.m., a 19-year-old female and a 28-year-old male were taken into custody without further incident. Charges are pending, police said.
The search continues for two additional male suspects who also fled the stolen Ford Fiesta. State police are working with Prince William County Police to determine if there is any connection between the two missing suspects and a silver 2012 Honda Civic that was reported stolen from a residence on Paxton Street in Lake Ridge at approximately 7:25 a.m. Wednesday.
The Honda’s Virginia license plates are VHU-7931.
Anyone with information related to this ongoing incident is encouraged to contact the Virginia State Police at 703-803-0026 or #77 on a cell phone or email to [email protected].
Emergency crews took five troopers to a nearby hospital to treat minor injuries. All were treated and released, a police spokeswoman says.
No other vehicles were damaged or involved in the initial crash.
A 45-year-old man faces charges after a woman was stabbed multiple times inside of her home.
At 10:06 p.m. Monday, January 31 officers responded to a went to a home in the 12200 block of Allspice Court in Lake Ridge for a report of a domestic disturbance. According to the caller, someone inside the home was armed with a weapon.
Upon arriving, officers found a 36-year-old woman, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officers provided first aid until rescue personnel arrived. The victim was taken to an area hospital where her injuries were determined to be non-life threatening, police said.
An investigation revealed that the victim and a family member, identified as the accused, were
involved in a verbal altercation that escalated when the accused retrieved a knife. During the altercation, the accused stabbed the victim multiple times before the parties separated, police said.
A 15-year-old male was also inside the home and was not injured
Gabriel Jerome Elam, 45, who lives in the home, is charged with malicious wounding.
A $1.2 million park will open next week in Lake Ridge.
Located on an old, underutilized commuter lot next to the Tacketts Mill shopping center at 13030 Harbor Drive, the new park will be a place for the community to congregate and exercise.
