
Road conditions deteriorate in Central Virginia as heavy snow moves in
Heavy snow is falling across central Virginia and highways throughout the region are snow covered and slippery.

Heavy snow is falling across central Virginia and highways throughout the region are snow covered and slippery.

VDOT is prepared for the first major winter storm, which is forecast to bring over 2 feet of snow from some areas of the ten-county Lynchburg District.

Governor McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency that authorizes state agencies to assist localities in responding to an approaching major winter storm.

As the first of two forecasted snow storms makes its way across the Commonwealth Wednesday, Virginians are encouraged to plan ahead.

Motorists can expect overnight lane closures on northbound Interstate 81 in Frederick County during the week of January 18-22.

The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks.

Drivers on Route 29 in Albemarle County should expect lane closures while a VDOT contractor performs tree work near the intersection of Austin Drive.

Del. Mark Keam (D-Fairfax) took the oath of office at noon on Wednesday, to begin his fourth term in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 35th District.

VDOT will close the southbound left lane on Route 29 in Albemarle County Wednesday for removal of a large oak tree that poses a hazard to the roadway.