
VDOT: Expect traffic congestion in Nelson County this week
Nelson County motorists should be aware of possible congestion and changes in traffic pattern on US 29 and side roads near Oak Ridge Estate in Lovingston.

Nelson County motorists should be aware of possible congestion and changes in traffic pattern on US 29 and side roads near Oak Ridge Estate in Lovingston.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Charlottesville and Albemarle County. There is a possibility for extreme instances of flash flooding late today through the night.

Two secondary roads in Fauquier and Albemarle counties will close to through traffic next week so VDOT crews can replace the superstructures on bridges.

Albemarle County Fire Rescue has postponed search operations for the remainder of Sunday, June 3 related to the missing person search resulting from a flash flood incident in Albemarle County at Old Ballard Road and Ivy Creek on Wednesday, May 30.

Dels. Dickie Bell (R-Staunton), Ben Cline (R-Lexington), and Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave) are backing Pam Carter for the Augusta County Board of Supervisors in the Pastures District.

The message of the latest public hearings, and the continuing drumbeat of the News Leader, is that Augusta County taxes are too low.

State Police are investigating an incident involving a wrong-way driver who ended up crashing into the trooper’s patrol car Tuesday in Nelson County.

On Monday, May 8, VDOT will close Route 606 (Dickerson Road) in Albemarle County for major repairs to the bridge.

The temporary signal at the intersection of Route 250 and Route 151 near the Albemarle-Nelson line was placed in flash mode late this afternoon.

The temporary signal at Route 250 and Route 151 near the Albemarle-Nelson county line will be activated next week.
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