
VDOT closes two Augusta County bridges after inspections
VDOT is closing two bridges that cross Middle River in Augusta County.

VDOT is closing two bridges that cross Middle River in Augusta County.

Shane Mann, P.E., has been selected as VDOT’s new Richmond District engineer. Mann brings over 25 years of transportation experience to the position.

Dave Covington will lead VDOT’s implementation of projects and initiatives as the new Interstate 81 program delivery director.

The Virginia DMV and VDOT are sending letters to over 16,000 Virginians with registered vehicles bearing clean special fuel license plates to notify them of two upcoming changes that will affect high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane access privileges.

VDOT is prepared to keep Virginia roads safe ahead of forecast effects of Hurricane Dorian. Crews across the state stand prepared to respond to any unsafe traveling conditions and damage resulting from the storm.

VDOT will make trips easier by suspending most highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon Friday, Aug. 30, until noon Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Just in time for the start of school in Culpeper County, VDOT has finished installing a new crosswalk at the intersection of Route 694 (Ira Hoffman Lane) and North Ridge Boulevard.

Kevin Gregg has been selected as VDOT’s new chief of maintenance and operations.

Motorists traveling at night next week on Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) near Route 20 (Scottsville Road) in Albemarle County will need to take a detour while VDOT replaces several old storm water pipes.

VDOT will hold a public hearing concerning improvements to Route 11 (Old Valley Pike) in Shenandoah County. The meeting will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 at Triplett Business and Tech School, 6375 Main Street, Mount Jackson.
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