For the past week, crews have been working to replace underground water pipes in Occoquan.
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Mayor Earnie Porta issued this statement over the weekend to describe the ongoing work.
I have received a number of inquiries regarding the construction on Union and Commerce Streets from individuals who may not have signed up for AlertOccoquan or viewed updates on the town web site. The construction is to replace degraded storm water pipes. Funding for this particular project was secured by Virginia Delegate Luke Torian and is a precursor to a more comprehensive storm water system upgrade that will be funded by the federal government through the efforts of Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. This particular construction is expected to be completed next week, weather permitting, and will continue to be accompanied by temporary parking restrictions and road closures. Town Manager, Adam Linn, has indicated that Deputy Town Manager Matt Whitmoyer and Deputy Chief Jason Forman were instrumental in negotiating the use of state funding for this project. For regular updates, please subscribe to the town’s official public notification system, AlertOccoquan, by going to the following link: occoquanva.gov/government/public-safety/alertoccoquan/. Photos below are courtesy of Councilmember Cindy Fithian.
Occoquan sits on the banks of the river of the same name, just off I-95 near Woodbridge.
Buc-ee's wants to build a new store in Stafford County and name the street where it would sit after itself—Buc-ee's Boulevard.
The Texas-based company that operates a chain of Walmart-like gas stations and convenience stores aims to build its third location in the state on 36 acres at Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Drive, near Interstate 95. However, the would-be Buc-ee's Boulevard was to be named Israel Rodriguez Drive for Israel (Izzy) Rodriguez, a Rockhill Volunteer Rescue Squad member who died while answering a call on January 28, 1998, to help a crash victim during a rain storm. His ambulance left the road and struck a tree.
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Police were called to corral some wayward bovines in Nokesville.
Officers were on Hazelwood Drive at about 3 p.m., in a rural area of Prince William County, to round up the cattle. It’s unclear how many cows are loose.
Drivers can expect some street closures while police whip out their lassos.
Here’s hoping the cow’s owner rewards your good work with a complimentary steak or jug of milk, depending on the type of cows.
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OmniRide has reported ridership changes for its Express and Local bus services for May 2024.
OmniRide Express, which provides commuter bus services from Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties to the Pentagon and Washington, D.C., saw its average daily ridership increase by less than one percent in May compared to April. This indicates a stable ridership pattern, with no significant changes observed over the month.
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Rich Dalton, CEO of VRE, emphasized the potential benefits of the state acquiring the Norfolk Southern Line. "Conceptually, it's a great thing for VRE. It opens our potential operating windows up even further than they are now," Dalton said. The acquisition would allow VRE to expand service times, including midday, late-night, and weekend operations.
The new shuttle service between Manassas and Alexandria aims to fill the gap in VRE's current schedule, primarily during morning and evening peak hours. "That's an opportunity for us," Dalton noted. He highlighted the potential for providing reliable, scheduled service throughout the day if the state purchase goes through, much like Metro train.
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The Falmouth Bridge, a critical connection between Fredericksburg and Stafford County over the Rappahannock River, is set for a major rehabilitation project. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has secured $86.2 million in funding for this endeavor. Construction is slated to begin in fiscal year 2029, with activities expected from summer 2028 through summer 2029, VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon said.
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Next week, more work is planned for the Route 28/-66 interchange.
From VDOT: The following ramps are scheduled to be closed multiple nights, Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for finishing construction work as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. Drivers are advised to follow the signed detours
- Ramp from I-66 West to Route 28 North
- Ramp from I-66 West to Route 50 West
- Ramp from Route 50 West to I-66 East
- Ramp from Nutley Street North to I-66 West
- Ramp from I-66 East to I-495 South
- Ramp from I-66 West to I-495 South
Closures are also planned for 66 Express access ramps at I-495, Vaden Drive, Route 123, Route 50, and Monument Drive.
All work is weather and schedule-dependent and may be rescheduled if necessary.
Rome Washington, of South Carolina, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, DUI, reckless driving, and felony hit and run after causing a series of intentional crashes on Richmond Highway and leading police on a high-speed chase. He was taken into custody without injury after a PIT maneuver by Sgt. Hurt ended his rampage and is currently held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
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A new roundabout was opened to the public on June 27 on Grant Avenue in Manassas as part of ongoing construction and streetscape improvements by the city.
In addition to the roundabout, according to a report released by the city, new medians were constructed from the intersection of Grant Avenue to Taney Road and retaining walls were built between Prince William and Liberty streets, but are not complete.
