Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu April 06, 2023
Crews Look to Complete Bridge Project Early
A Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) project to construct the George Washington Boulevard Overpass in Ashburn, Va., is set to be completed nearly six months ahead of schedule. The contract was awarded to Fay, S&B USA Construction (Fay) in November 2021....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu February 09, 2023
Virginia DOT, Archer Western Lead Work Along Appalachian Foothills
Interstate 81 slashes 325 mi. across western Virginia along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. This major traffic corridor is used by local drivers, truckers and visitors to major public universities in the state like James Madison, University of Virginia and Virginia Tech....
VDOT - Tue December 20, 2022
VDOT Announces First Segment of I-64 Widening Project Advances
Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shep Miller announced that the Commonwealth is advancing a long-awaited project to begin widening the 64 Gap — the 29-mi. section of Interstate 64 between Richmond and Williamsburg where the highway narrows from three to two lanes in each direction....
Virginia Department of Transportation - Thu December 01, 2022
VDOT Announces Resilience Plan to Provide Sustainable Future for Transportation Projects, Infrastructure
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has unveiled a statewide Resilience Plan — a comprehensive, formalized framework to incorporate resilience strategies into transportation planning, project development and delivery, operations, maintenance and asset management....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu October 27, 2022
Excavation Near Virginia's U.S. 58 to Pave Way for Safer Traffic
U.S. 58 in southwestern Virginia carries traffic through picturesque scenery, like Jefferson National Forest and topping Lover's Leap Mountain. Although the scenery can be impressive, the curving two-lane roads with steep downhills can test motorists' patience and nerves and is problematic for truckers....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu September 22, 2022
Bizzack Construction Leads Vital Corridor Q Work
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is partnering with Bizzack Construction and subcontractors to build an updated road system that will improve regional connectivity and generate economic development in relatively isolated areas....
Washington Post & VDOT - Mon August 22, 2022
VIDEO: First Exit Ramp From Capital Beltway to I-66 to Open Ahead of HOT Lanes' Finish
Construction is finally winding down on Interstate 66 in northern Virginia where a multibillion-dollar widening of the freeway, along with new express lanes, are slated to debut in December. Ahead of that, a new exit ramp carrying the Capital Beltway's northbound traffic onto westbound I-66 is planned to open around Aug....
CEG - Tue August 09, 2022
VDOT Holds 2022 Roadeo, Safety Training Day at New Digs
VDOT held its statewide Roadeo and Safety Training Day July 28 at a new venue, the Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. The annual competition gives employees an opportunity to exhibit skills and build camaraderie while promoting safety — all essential components in the way VDOT performs its work for residents of the commonwealth....
InsideNoVa - Tue July 19, 2022
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority to Fund 20 Projects Over Next Six Years
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) board voted July 14 to adopt funding 20 multimodal transportation projects in the region for its 2022-2027 six-year program update while leaving another six candidate projects unfunded — four of which were submitted by Prince William County....
Chuck MacDonald – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Thu July 14, 2022
Branch Civil-Flatiron Leads Challenging Reversible HOT Lanes Extension Project
Over the past 10 years, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has presided over a congestion-relief strategy of building networks of high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes that double as free high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes....
