Traffic News for InsideNova.com

Expect delays near Pfitzner on July 4

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:34:00 EDT

The Prince William County Police Department says to expect traffic delays from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court off Prince William Parkway.

Free cab rides offered for Fourth of July

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:28:00 EDT

About 51 percent all deaths on the road during Independence Day are alcohol-related, according to the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, a public-private partnership working to prevent drunken driving and underage drinking in the Washington-metropolitan area.

Large holiday crowds expected on Metro

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:24:00 EDT

Metrorail officials expect all the fun on the National Mall to draw large crowds on the Fourth of July, so trains will run between 7 a.m. Friday and 3 a.m. Saturday, stated a Metrorail press release.

Metro’s holiday schedule

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:46:00 EDT

Trains will run between 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday.

Holiday HOV schedule set for holiday weekend

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:18:00 EDT

The High Occupancy Vehicle lanes will operate on a holiday schedule over the Fourth of July.

Heavy delays on I-95

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:37:00 EDT

Use alternate routes and expect delays.

HOV lanes operate on a holiday schedule this weekend

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:54:00 EDT

There will be no HOV restrictions on Friday.

Virginia cracks down on toll violators

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:56:00 EDT

Starting with a fourth unpaid toll, drivers are charged a $500 civil fine per trip.

LANE RANGER: Reader: Mall walkers aren’t causing parking problems

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:44:00 EDT

The comment concerning Potomac Mills mall decision to tow cars that are parked outside of the designated commuter parking areas — the responder made the comment which referred to Mall Walkers taking up the parking spaces, has not one iota to do with the commuter parking problems.

Transportation deal lacks traction

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:56:00 EDT

In the second day of the General Assembly’s special session, there was no sign the different paths lawmakers prefer would intersect to produce a remedy for the state’s transportation-funding crisis

Manassas approves fund transfer for radar signs

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:57:00 EDT

The Manassas City Council approved the transfer of $14,500 from the miscellaneous contingency fund Monday for the installation of four radar speed signs.

Kaine on transportation: ‘Our public expects us to act’

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:35:00 EDT

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is making yet another pitch for a fix for Virginia’s transportation system.

Reader: Wait at Bluefin and Minnieville too long

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:02:00 EDT

Dear Lane Ranger: ...

Road session may run into traffic

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:11:00 EDT

Dueling proposals and resistance to taxes have some expecting impasse

I-66 eastbound lanes will shift today

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:12:00 EDT

The Virginia Department of Transportation will be shifting both eastbound lanes on Interstate 66 today between the Catharpin Road overpass and the Va. 234 Bypass exit ramp.

Kaine sounds upbeat on transportation bill

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:32:00 EDT

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will submit a bill outlining his $1 billion transportation funding plan as early as Thursday.

LANE RANGER: Potomac Mills management clarifies commuter parking rules

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:47:00 EDT

Potomac Mills is in the process of starting to enforce (via towing) commuters who park their cars outside of the blue lines that Potomac Mills is using. Commuters only park outside the lines when all spaces inside are full. While I understand that Potomac Mills is doing this because apparently they only have to allot so many spaces for this purpose under an agreement with the County, it does not seem to make any sense to enforce it AT THIS TIME.

Prince William could be hit by VDOT construction cuts

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:46:01 EDT

The Virginia Department of Transportation released a list Friday of almost 200 construction projects that will be delayed or dropped.

Plan for ‘lockbox’ is backed

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:16:00 EDT

Legislators in the Virginia General Assembly will try once again to keep any money in the Transportation Trust Fund ... in the trust fund.

Bent Metro track replaced; minor delays still possible

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:39:00 EDT

Metro says rail passengers heading into the District on the Orange line can expect a minor delay between the East Falls Church and Ballston stations

House passes Amtrak bill

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:16:00 EDT

The House has voted overwhelmingly to authorize nearly $15 billion in funding for Amtrak and other passenger rail over the next five years

Metro funding passed by House

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:13:01 EDT

The House has passed a measure that would provide long-term funding for Metro.

No major delays expected on Metro’s Orange line

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:47:00 EDT

Metro officials say they no longer expect major delays on the Orange line during Tuesday’s morning commute following Monday’s train derailment

Metro train derails on Orange line

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:28:00 EDT

Metro says one car of a six-car train has derailed on the orange line in northern Virginia.

Readers questions turn arrow with high gas prices

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:37:00 EDT

Dear Lane Ranger: We live in the community of Brittany and as a community we lobbied the Virginia Department of Transportation for many years to install a traffic control signal at the intersection of Va. 234 and Exeter Drive.

Politics and accident slow traffic

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:27:00 EDT

Multi-vehicle accident occurs near Seven Corners and a presidential candidate comes to Nissan

State police: motorists must stop at “dark” signals

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:42:00 EDT

Motorists must treat intersections with “dark” traffic signals as four-way stops.

Fallen trees cancel VRE trains to Manassas

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:23:00 EDT

Downed trees caused Virginia Railway Express to cancel four evening trains on the Manassas line.

Drivers dart onto HOV lanes as restrictions end

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:03:00 EDT

Commuters bank on those precious minutes after car pool restrictions end.

LANE RANGER: Reader: What’s the future of U.S. 1?

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:06:00 EDT

Dear Lane Ranger: Any ideas on when the widening of U.S. 1 in Woodbridge will be completed?

VRE to open parking ramp in Burke

Fri, 30 May 2008 21:32:00 EDT

Monday is the first day that an expanded parking deck opens at a Burke Center Virginia Railway Express station in Burke.

VRE riders to face major shifts Friday

Wed, 28 May 2008 22:30:00 EDT

Virginia Railway Express riders can expect major changes in their morning and evening commutes this Friday.

Dale Boulevard repairs finished

Tue, 27 May 2008 23:05:00 EDT

After two weeks of sitting in traffic and taking detours, commuters in eastern Prince William County are getting some major relief with the reopening of Dale Boulevard.

New signal program should provide relief on Dale Blvd.

Mon, 26 May 2008 20:55:00 EDT

There is a new signal program for the turn lanes headed toward Benita Fitzgerald Drive from Dale Boulevard.

I-95, US 1 on the holiday is worse than everyday

Sat, 24 May 2008 23:03:00 EDT

Holiday weekend travelers faced a two-way traffic nightmare Saturday, as accidents, vehicle fires and heavy volume stalled traffic both north and south on Interstate 95 throughout Prince William County for much of the day.<

Memorial weekend traffic off to a slow start

Fri, 23 May 2008 15:55:00 EDT

Volume on Interstate 95 is slowing the highway in both directions.

Fort Belvoir’s Telegraph Gate closed this weekend

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:40:00 EDT

The inbound lane at Fort Belvoir’s Telegraph Gate (Telegraph Road at Beulah Street) is closed this weekend only for construction of security enhancements

Finish date for Dale Boulevard announced

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:57:00 EDT

VDOT officials say they have pinned down a completion date for repairs to Dale Boulevard: May 30.

Lane closings both directions in Gainesville

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:58:00 EDT

Construction continues on US-29

Hearing on HOT lanes tonight

Mon, 19 May 2008 22:32:00 EDT

The Capital Beltway HOT lanes project takes another step forward tonight during the first of two public hearings.

Work on Dale Boulevard should be done by end of May

Mon, 19 May 2008 22:20:00 EDT

Road crews that have been working 12-hour days secured gas and water lines running under Dale Boulevard this weekend.

Construction will close right lane

Mon, 19 May 2008 11:08:00 EDT

Retaining wall repair planned

LANE RANGER: Readers: Turn lanes from Dale to Benita Fitzgerald need help

Sun, 18 May 2008 23:57:00 EDT

First, many thanks to the county and VDOT for extending Benita Fitzgerald Drive from Dale to Cardinal Drive. It’s a great improvement and a way to escape southbound I-95 gridlock in the afternoon!

New Dale Boulevard damage repaired

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:29:00 EDT

The washed-out culvert on Dale Boulevard sustained some additional damage overnight Thursday, but road crews repaired it and stabilized a gas line in the area on Friday.

Friday’s evening commute starts off slow

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:30:00 EDT

Friday afternoon congestion begins…

Lights come on in Occoquan tonight

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:08:00 EDT

Occoquan’s Mayor Ernie Porta said tonight will be the first lighting of the Va. 123 bridge lights.

VRE ridership grows in April

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:25:00 EDT

Virginia Railway Express is reporting an increase in passengers

VDOT: Dale Boulevard to be closed two weeks

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:17:00 EDT

The estimated closure time for Dale Boulevard is two weeks or less, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Va. 234 ramp reopens after afternoon accident

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:37:00 EDT

An accident blocked one lane of Interstate 66 westbound on Thursday afternoon, including part of an off ramp near Manassas.

Dale Boulevard repair update

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:10:00 EDT

The Virginia Department of Transportation reports that work continues on the section of Dale Boulevard that was washed away by heavy rains earlier this week:<

Gas leak shuts down Centreville Road

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:12:01 EDT

Construction crew hits buried gas line.

Lane closure at Tulley Gate

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

An anti-freeze spill at Fort Belvoir’s Tulley Gate has closed one lane of inbound traffic through the access control point.

Some county street and roads still closed

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:40:00 EDT

A list of roads that are closed due to high water and other damage Tuesday, May 13.

U.S. 1 to reopen at Aquia

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:57:00 EDT

U.S. 1 at Aquia will reopen to limited traffic this afternoon

Many roadways closed

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:08:00 EDT

A break-down of closed regional main and secondary roads.

Area roadways under water

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:03:00 EDT

Portions of U.S. 1 at the Stafford / Prince William County line are under water Sunday night, as traffic is being turned around near Boswell’s Corner

Group confirms plans to connect Annapolis Way

Sun, 11 May 2008 20:55:00 EDT

Dear Lane Ranger: In Woodbridge, Annapolis Way off of U.S. 1 is seeing new construction of three fifteen story condo buildings, as well as an existing bar, a marina and an office building. Annapolis Way off of Va. 123 has a hotel and the commuter lot entrance.

Update: Accident cleared

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:48:01 EDT

11:45 a.m. UPDATEon I-95 accident.

Two seen as keys to transit solution

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:27:00 EDT

Several lawmakers met about transporttion problems but the two who could really affect it weren’t there.

Interfaith group to release transit funding report

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:46:00 EDT

An interfaith organization will discuss tax increase effects on middle- and low-income families when it releases a transportation funding report this morning.

Weekend Wilson bridge work to tie up I-95 outer loop

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:45:01 EDT

Preparations for opening the second span of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge will close multiple lanes of Interstate 95 this weekend.

Metro hopes to avoid parking fee increase

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:55:00 EDT

Metro officials hope to avoid raising parking fees by an additional 25 cents this summer.

Metrorail safety

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:51:00 EDT

Company says some operators opened doors short of platforms .

Feds to give approval of Metrorail extension in Va.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:20:00 EDT

Congressional staff members say the federal government will give its approval to a planned Metrorail extension in northern Virginia.

Pre-construction work underway for HOT Lanes

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:08:00 EDT

In anticipation of construction activities along the Capital Beltway in Virginia, four areas are being cleared to house supplies and equipment for construction of the high occupancy toll lanes, the Virginia Department of Transportation announced Monday.

Pre-construction work underway for HOT Lanes

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:53:00 EDT

LANE RANGER: Reader writes that signs cause confusion on Minnieville

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:22:00 EDT

I've encountered on several occasions during the morning commute traveling up Minnieville Road toward Old Bridge Road.

Real ID on horizon for licenses

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

As the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles learns more about Real ID requirements, holders of driver's licenses should prepare to stand in line.

VDOT road construction projects to start

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

The Virginia Department of Transportation is working on roads in the western end of Prince William County beginning today and continuing through Friday, weather permitting.

Closed I95 HOV lane opens up

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:59:00 EDT

Accident blocks regular lane, HOV lanes on I95 Monday afternoon

Two lanes of I66 reopens

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:37:00 EDT

An accident on Interstate 66 has shut down the two left lanes.

LANE RANGER: Query highlights VDOT’s lack of funding

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:00:00 EDT

Dear Lane Ranger: Does the Virginia Department of Transportation have plans to do anything about the traffic pattern coming off of the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 onto Va. 123?

I95 to close in Maryland overnight Saturday

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:19:00 EDT

Crews will shut down Interstate 95 in Maryland just north of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in both directions starting at 8 p.m.

Friday rush: Beltway to Woodrow Wilson Bridge jammed

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:22:00 EDT

I95 north from Springfield to Maryland is crawling

Friday afternoon on I66 west: slow

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:41:00 EDT

Afternoon rush on I66 westbound begins at the Beltway.

Exchange your PRTC tokens this weekend

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:27:01 EDT

Bus tokens for OmniRide and Metro Direct will only be accepted through May 2.

Early afternoon I95 traffic crawls

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:49:00 EDT

Friday’s warmed up to June-like temperatures and I-95 regular and HOV traffic is boiling over.

Sound off about ice storm

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:06:00 EDT

VDOT wants to hear from you about that February ice and traffic mess.

Gas leak stops traffic

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:31:00 EDT

A 12-inch gas line leak on Liberia Avenue near Signal Road has stopped traffic.

Metro prepares for the Pope’s visit

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:44:00 EDT

Metro: avoid “unholy traffic” during Papal visit

Construction near Gainesville

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:12:00 EDT

Plans for I-66 east and west

Crash on I-395 blocks left lane

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:51:00 EDT

Expect delays on the southbound Interstate 395 commute this afternoon.

Interstate 95 jamming early

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:29:00 EDT

Congestion on Interstate 95 southbound is building.

Accident cleared

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:46:00 EDT

Wreck near Occoquan cleared.

Traffic delay

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:15:00 EDT

Accident near Occoquan about 4 p.m.

California engineer develops a plug-in Prius

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:52:00 EDT

A small California company developed a Toyota Prius that gets 100 miles per gallon.

Watch for construction

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:38:00 EDT

Some construction is supposed to end today.

Road Work schedule for Prince William County

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:02:00 EDT

Nokesville, Gainesville, Haymarket and Dale City drivers, expect daytime delays for utility and road work on the following roads…

Metro offers commemorative one-day rail pass for papal visit

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:38:00 EDT

The One Day Metrorail Mass Pass, good for unlimited travel on April 17, the day of Pope Benedict XVI’s mass at Nationals Park, is available on Metro’s Web site and at Metro sales offices at Metro Center, the Pentagon Transit Center and Metro headquarters.

Crash on Thursday jams Old Bridge

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:38:00 EDT

A left turn gone wrong caused a five-car accident that delayed thousands of commuters and school children in Woodbridge early Thursday morning.
Witnesses said it was the worst backup they’d seen in Lake Ridge on a road that carries scores of commuters headed toward Interstate 95 each morning.

Truckers protest rising diesel prices

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:38:00 EDT

A convoy protesting high diesel prices pulled out of a truck stop south of Atlanta about 30 strong, and got a lot stronger.

Traffic glitch

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:21:00 EDT

A disabled tractor-trailer slowed traffic on I-66 eastbound at Business 234 and on Route 29 from Centreville to Nutley.

Lane Ranger fields sink hole inquiry

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:28:00 EDT

In this edition: Sink hole in Woodbridge … more on Mine Road …

Five-car accident ties up a.m. commute

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:25:00 EDT

WOODBRIDGE — One 22-year-old woman was flown to an area hospital after a five car accident at Old Bridge Road and Rolling Brook Drive on Thursday morning.
Thousands of commuters were left stranded starting at 6:55 a.m.

Drivers, consider this your warning.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:58:00 EDT

Virginia State Police officers are starting a seatbelt and child restraint enforce-ment campaign on Sunday.

Metro’s on-time performance improves, records show

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Records show that Metro’s rush-hour trains ran on schedule more than 90 percent of the time in Janua

Gainesville woman dies in crash

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:04:01 EDT

A 59-year-old Gainesville woman was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer on U.S. 15 in the Gainesville area Thursday night, according to Prince William County police.<

Pedestrian injured crossing Dale Blvd.

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:36:00 EDT

A pedestrian was severely injured while crossing Dale Boulevard near the Interstate 95 overpass Wednesday night, causing a four-vehicle crash, Prince William County police said.

Reader: Who is responsible for Rhode Island Road?

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:02:00 EDT

You have helped me in the past with the final paving of Rhode Island Road from Packard Drive down to Rosewood Drive. The final pave has been done but the “end of state maintained” sign is still there at Right Court.

PRTC responds to riders’ complaints

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:23:01 EDT

I am in the Army working at the Pentagon and a regular OmniRide/Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission customer.