
VDOT: Snow, ice tonight on roads in Shenandoah Valley
Light snowfall continues to create slick driving conditions on many roads in the Shenandoah Valley. Most areas have received a half-inch to two inches of snow as of mid-day Wednesday.

Light snowfall continues to create slick driving conditions on many roads in the Shenandoah Valley. Most areas have received a half-inch to two inches of snow as of mid-day Wednesday.

VDOT is warning motorists to prepare for snowy travel conditions as a winter storm moves through the Commonwealth. Accumulations between one and four inches are expected in most areas as the storm moves eastward across the state.

Snow is forecast for much of Virginia tomorrow. On Monday, January 15, the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District is pretreating interstate roads and some primary roads in the Shenandoah Valley in preparation for this winter weather event.

Motorists in eastern and central Virginia should plan for slick road conditions and poor visibility as snow and high winds are expected to move into those regions beginning this evening.

Roads in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper District are mostly clear. Drivers may encounter some isolated patches of snow and ice.

VDOT has launched a new website focused on providing information to property owners and residents about maintenance activities and issues that affect residential areas.

VDOT’s Susan Shaw was recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials at its annual meeting.

Route 11, which is maintained by VDOT, sits on top of Natural Bridge but the formation is not inspected by VDOT.

VDOT will hold a “Pardon Our Dust” meeting about the roadway and water-sewer project on Route 610 (Howardsville Turnpike) in Augusta County.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board will host a public meeting in Lynchburg to solicit feedback on current transportation initiatives.