Prince William County will sink an additional $1 million into a Route 28 bypass project to redesign a road, allowing drivers from the western part of the county and Fauquier County to bypass Manassas and Manassas Park and get into Fairfax County sooner.

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Prince William police: “Fatal Crash Investigation – On October 15 at 4:58PM, crash investigators responded to the area of Lake Jackson Dr and Blandsford Dr in Manassas (20111) to investigate a single vehicle crash.”

“The investigation revealed the driver of a 2005 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on Lake Jackson Dr at an apparent high rate of speed, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and struck a tree. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The driver, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, was pronounced dead on scene. Speed and impairment appear to be factors in the collision. Crash investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact police.”

“Identified: The deceased driver of the 2005 Honda Civic was identified as a Tommy Alexys ALVARADO, 22, of Manassas.”

I-95 Northbound: Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures at mile markers 121-122 for milling, paving, and pavement patching.

• Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure to install overhead signs for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday?–?Thursday,?9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140–142. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Tuesday?–?Friday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 139–141. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 146-148 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals, 4:30 a.m. – All lanes open.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.

• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes open. Single lane remains closed. 10 a.m. – All lanes open except Friday, when all lanes reopen by 6 a.m.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday?–?Wednesday,?9 p.m. – 10 a.m.?Single lane closure for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday?–?Thursday,?9 p.m. – 10 a.m.?and Thursday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes open. Single lane remains closed. 10 a.m. – All lanes open except Friday, when all lanes reopen by 6 a.m.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) Off-Ramps Closure & Detour: Monday – Thursday, 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. Both I-95 southbound off-ramps to Route 17 to Warrenton and to Falmouth will close each evening with a detour for construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension. Drivers will be detoured to exit 136/Centreport Parkway to Route 1 to return to Route 17 Business/Route 17 or use alternate route depending on your destination.
• Exit 118 (Thornburg):Sunday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures at mile marker 119. Maintenance at the bridge over the Po River.
• Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 104 (Carmel Church): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for paving at several locations between mile markers 111-108. Paving work will close the I-95 Southbound Safety Rest Area at mile marker 107 on two evenings starting Sunday, Oct. 15. Read the release here.

City of Fredericksburg: Route 1 and Route 3: Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures. Travelers may encounter brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride on Route 1 and Route 3 in the City of Fredericksburg as crews mill and pave the road and freshen lane markings. Work will be underway on Sunday through Thursday evenings, ending early Friday mornings. Work is expected to be underway through late October.

Stafford County: Route 1: Sunday – Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Pavement work. Mobile operation on Route 1 northbound and southbound between Layhill Road and Route 17.

• Route 17: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pothole repair. Mobile operation with single lane closures on Route 17 northbound and southbound between Sanford Drive and Short Street.
• Route 610 (Garrisonville Road): Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Pavement marking on Route 610 between Mine Road and Joshua Road. Westbound lane closures are permitted 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Eastbound lane closures permitted 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
• Courthouse Road/Hospital Center Boulevard: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure between Route 1 and Austin Ridge Drive. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Old Courthouse Road: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure near Park and Ride commuter lots with one-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Truslow Road: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure near I-95 overpass with one-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew. Paving. Construction for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.

Stafford County and King George County: Route 218 (White Oak Road/Caledon Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Flagging crew will direct alternating, one-way traffic on Route 218 (White Oak Road) between Route 604 (Belle Plains Road) in Stafford and Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in King George County for a safety improvement project.

Spotsylvania County: Route 3 Westbound: Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures for pavement markings on Route 3 westbound between Bragg Road and Chewing Road.

• Route 17 Southbound: Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Guardrail repair with flagging crew on Route 17 southbound near Route 2.
• Gordon Road Park and Ride: The Gordon Road Park and Ride commuter lot remains open for use, with section A closed for resurfacing. View a map of the lot sections. Sections B, C and D are open after the completion of resurfacing. Read the release.
• Southpoint Parkway: Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating lane closures with flagging for milling and paving on Southpoint Parkway between Route 208 and Route 1.
• Route 607 (Guinea Station Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pothole patching between Route 1 and Caroline County line. Flagging crew will alternate one-way traffic through the work zone.
• Route 608 (Massaponax Church Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pothole patching between Route 1 and Hickory Ridge Road. Flagging crew will alternate one-way traffic through the work zone.

—Virginia Department of Transportation

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a crash involving a train in Stafford County. The crash occurred Sunday (Oct. 1), at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Route 658 (Brent Point Rd) and Route 633 (Arkendale Rd).”

“A 2020 Toyota RAV4 was traveling east on Route 658 when it inadvertently turned onto a private section of train tracks. As the Toyota attempted to turn around and exit the tracks it was struck by a southbound Amtrak train. The railroad crossing arms descended as the Toyota attempted to exit the tracks.”

“The driver of the Toyota, Miaha S. Jacob, 27, of Chantilly, VA, was flown to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt.”

“There were no reported injuries on the Amtrak train. No charges have been placed at this time as the crash remains under investigation.”

I-95 Northbound: Ladysmith Safety Rest Area Monday and Thursday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. The I-95 Northbound Ladysmith Safety Rest Area and Welcome Center will be closed during daytime hours on Monday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 5. The temporary closure is required so crews can safely maneuver equipment and materials along the on- and off-ramps to resurface them and smooth the travel surface. Additional resurfacing work will be underway at this rest area between Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 10, but the rest area will remain open at all other times. Parking spaces will be temporarily reduced at times while this maintenance work is underway. Signs will guide travelers to open parking areas at the rest area.

• Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Lane closures at mile markers 121-122 for milling, paving, and pavement patching.
• Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Sunday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Two lanes closed at mile markers 132-133 for overhead sign installation work for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
• Monday – Thursday, midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops for up to 30-minute intervals between mile markers 130-131 for overhead sign installation for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) I-95 Northbound On-Ramp: Monday – Friday, midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops at on-ramp from Route 17 to I-95 northbound.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday?– Thursday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.?Single lane closure. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday?- Thursday,?9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 134–136 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday?–?Thursday,?9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140–142. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 146-148 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals, 4:30 a.m. – All lanes open.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville)
Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 148-146 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.

• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals, 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes open. Single lane remains closed. 10 a.m. – All lanes open except Friday, when all lanes reopen by 5 a.m.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday?–?Thursday,?9 p.m. – 10 a.m.?and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) I-95 Southbound Off-Ramp: Monday – Friday, midnight – 3 a.m. Off-ramp closure and detour. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 130 (Route 3): Local Travel Lanes Sunday –?Monday, 9 p.m. –?4:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures. Pavement marking in the local lanes of the Rappahannock River bridge.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 130 (Route 3): Through Travel Lanes: Sunday?–?Thursday,?9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 131-130 in the through travel lanes. Overhead sign installation for I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing.
• Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) Off-Ramp: Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Off-ramp narrows between the interstate and Route 1. Construction for Exit 126 off-ramp widening project.
• Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 104 (Carmel Church): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures for paving at several locations between mile markers 111-108.

City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County: Route 1 at Falmouth Bridge: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure on Route 1 over the Rappahannock River at Falmouth Bridge for a scheduled bridge inspection. Crews may be working along the northbound or southbound lanes at the bridge.

City of Fredericksburg: Route 1 and Route 3: Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures. Travelers may encounter brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride on Route 1 and Route 3 in the City of Fredericksburg as crews mill and pave the road and freshen lane markings. Work will be underway on Sunday through Thursday evenings, ending early Friday mornings. Work is expected to be underway through late October.
Stafford County

• Route 17 Northbound: Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure between Olde Forge Drive and the I-95 interchange for construction on the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
• Route 17 (Falmouth) Park and Ride: LOT CLOSED: Resurfacing continues this week in the Park and Ride commuter lot in Falmouth on Route 17. The lot remains closed.
• Route 610 (Garrisonville Road): Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Pavement marking on Route 610 between Mine Road and Joshua Road. Westbound lane closures are permitted 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Eastbound lane closures permitted 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
• Old Courthouse Road: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure near Park and Ride commuter lots with one-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Route 651 (Kellogs Mill Road): Sunday – Wednesday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. and Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alternating lane closure with flagging between Ramoth Church Road and Poplar Road for paving and pavement markings.
• Courthouse Road/Hospital Center Boulevard: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure between Route 1 and Austin Ridge Drive. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
  Stafford County and King George County
• Route 218 (White Oak Road/Caledon Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Flagging crew will direct alternating, one-way traffic on Route 218 (White Oak Road) between Route 604 (Belle Plains Road)in Stafford and Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in King George County for a safety improvement project.

Spotsylvania County: Route 1: Sunday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating lane closures on Route 1 northbound and southbound for road construction between Market Street and Bakers Lane. Construction for an intersection improvement project.

• Gordon Road Park and Ride: The Gordon Road Park and Ride commuter lot remains open for use, with sections B, C and D closed for resurfacing. View a map of the lot sections. On Thursday, Oct. 5, crews will close section A to begin resurfacing and will reopen sections B, C, and D for parking. Read the release.
• Massaponax Church Road: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure between Summit Crossing Road and Flippo Drive. Crews will be gathering soil samples.
• Mine Road and Benchmark Road Intersection: ROAD CLOSURE: Beginning Monday, Oct. 2, the intersection of Mine Road and Benchmark Road will be closed to through traffic for a utility repair project under permit. Signs will guide motorists along the detour route. Intersection closed through Friday, Oct. 13.
• Southpoint Parkway: Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Lane closures for paving between a quarter-mile north of Route 1 and Route 208 (Courthouse Road).

—Virginia Department of Transportation

 

Town of Occoquan Mayor’s E-Newsletter: “As some of you may be aware, from October 2 through October 31, a portion of Tanyard Hill Road will be closed. This is to accommodate the replacement of approximately 650 feet of a 24-inch water main, which is part of the Occoquan River Crossing Project of Fairfax Water in collaboration with the Prince William County Service Authority.”

“The closure will be between 411 Union Street in town and 1890 Tanyard Hill Road, and will affect the intersections at Old Bridge Road-Tanyard Hill Road, Union Street-Ellicott Street, and Union Street-Center Lane.”

“Detours will be in place and a contractor will be providing signage and traffic control. For more information, including the traffic management plan associated with this road closure, please go to pwcsa.org/Occoquan-River-Crossing.”

Press Release: “Fatal Crash Investigation – On September 23 at 2:45 a.m., crash investigators responded to the 3500 block of Veronica Lane in Woodbridge to investigate a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2014 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Smoketown Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed into the northbound lanes, and left the roadway before striking multiple trees and catching fire.”

“The driver of the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced deceased at the scene. No additional vehicles were involved in the crash. Speed is a factor in the crash. The investigation continues.

Identified: The driver of the Nissan Altima was identified as Justin Whitfield BRANDON, 36, of Woodbridge.”

I-95 Northbound: Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Extended lane closure. Single northbound lane closure at mile marker 119, near the Po River bridge, for erosion repair. This lane will be closed 24 hrs. a day. Read the release.

• Exit 130 (Route 3) and Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Lane closures at mile markers 130-131 with full traffic stops for work on overhead sign foundations as part of the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals and 4:30 a.m. – All northbound lanes open.
• Exit 133 (Route 17): Tuesday – Friday, Midnight – 3 a.m. Ramp closures. I-95 northbound exit 133 on- and off-ramps to Route 17/Route 17 Business will close nightly through early Friday, Sept. 29. During this time, northbound travelers seeking Route 17 will be detoured to continue traveling to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway). Ramp closures are needed to open the I-95 northbound overpass as part of the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. The new bridge over Route 17 will open early Wednesday, Sept. 27. Read the news release here.
• Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday?–?Thursday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.?and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Monday?–?Wednesday,?9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 137–138 to install guardrail as part of 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday?–?Thursday,?9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140–142. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 146-148 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals and 4:30 a.m. – All northbound lanes open.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 148-146 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.

• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed, Midnight – 3 a.m. Intermittent traffic stops for up to 30 min. intervals, 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes open. Single lane remains closed. and 10 a.m. – All southbound lanes open (except Friday, when all lanes reopen by 6 a.m.).
• Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure in the same area.
• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Monday – Wednesday, 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140-138 for work with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.
• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Tuesday – Wednesday, 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 139-137 to install guardrail for construction of 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday?–?Thursday,?9 p.m. – 10 a.m.?and Friday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Exit 130 (Route 3): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closure for Improve 95 construction.
• Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 104 (Carmel Church): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Alternating single and double lane closures at multiple points between interchanges. Paving activities at mile markers 111-108.

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 98 (Doswell) to Exit 110 (Ladysmith): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile work zone with single lane closures at various overhead signs between mile marker 99 in Hanover County to mile marker 112 in Caroline County.

• Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile work zone with single lane closures at various overhead signs between mile marker 117 in Spotsylvania County to mile marker 132 for safety inspections.

City of Fredericksburg: Route 3 Westbound: Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile work zone with single lane closures on Route 3 westbound between Carl D. Silver Parkway and Mahone Street for overhead sign safety inspections.

• Route 1 and Route 3: Wednesday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Travelers will encounter brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride on Route 1 and Route 3 in the City of Fredericksburg as crews resurface the road and freshen lane markings. Sunday through Thursday evenings, ending early Friday morning.

Stafford County: Route 1: Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Utility work. Single lane closure between Blackjack Road and Centreport Parkway.

• Route 3 Eastbound: 24/7, Right lane closed between Express Drive and Leornard Road for Stafford County waterline project.
• Route 17 Northbound: Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating lane closures between Sanford Drive and Short Street for bridge work construction on the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. The new bridge over Route 17 will open early Wednesday, Sept. 27.
• Route 17 Southbound: Monday – Friday, 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. Alternating lane closures between Sanford Drive and Short Street for bridge work construction on the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. Starting early Wednesday, Sept. 27, southbound travelers will enter I-95 northbound from Route 17 using the free-flowing loop ramp. Read the news release here.
• Route 17 (Falmouth) Park and Ride: Resurfacing will begin on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Park and Ride commuter lot in Falmouth on Route 17. The lot will be closed for 15 consecutive days starting Sept. 25, weather permitting. Read the release here.
• Route 218: Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Flagging operation on Route 218 near Winterberry Drive for guardrail work.
• Route 610 (Garrisonville Road): Sunday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Paving on Route 610 between Mine Road and Joshua Road. Travelers will encounter brief overnight delays and a temporary rough ride in milled areas. Westbound lane closures are permitted 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Eastbound lane closures permitted 8 p.m. – 5 a.m.
• Old Courthouse Road: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure near Park and Ride commuter lots with one-way, alternating traffic directed by a flagging crew. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.
• Route 651 (Kellogs Mill Road): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alternating lane closure with flagging between Ramoth Church Road and Poplar Road for paving and pavement markings.
• Courthouse Road/Hospital Center Boulevard: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Single lane closure between Route 1 and Austin Ridge Drive. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.

Stafford County and King George County:  Route 218 (White Oak Road/Caledon Road): Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Flagging crew will direct alternating, one-way traffic on Route 218 (White Oak Road) between Route 604 (Belle Plains Road)in Stafford and Route 206 (Dahlgren Road) in King George County for a safety improvement project.

Spotsylvania County: Route 1: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Utility work. Single lane closure between Massaponax Church Road and Southpoint Parkway.

• Route 1: Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating lane closures on Route 1 northbound and southbound for road construction between Market Street and Bakers Lane. Construction for an intersection improvement project.
• Market Street: Sunday – Tuesday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating lane closures on Market Street between Route 1 and Spotsylvania Avenue. Construction for an intersection improvement project.
• Gordon Road Park and Ride: Due to the size of the Gordon Road Park and Ride lot, resurfacing work will be accomplished in sections. The lot will always remain open for parking with a reduced number of spaces. Crews will finish B, C and D before moving to A. Click here to view the map of the lot sections. On Thursday, crews will close section A to begin resurfacing and open lots B, C, and D for parking. Read the release.

—Virginia Department of Transportation 

Stafford Sheriff’s Office: “One of our Traffic Safety Volunteers was struck just after midnight by a repeat DUI driver. Luckily, no serious injuries were sustained, and the 52-year-old suspect is behind bars for felony charges.”

“On September 21st at approximately 12:06 a.m. a Traffic Safety Volunteer was directing traffic in the area of Garrisonville Road and Keystone Drive as a paving vehicle was conducting their work. The Traffic Safety Volunteer had his marked Sheriff’s Office vehicle’s emergency lights on and he was wearing a reflective vest. Despite this, the suspect vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, drove through the intersection and struck the Traffic Safety Volunteer before continuing on.”