Traffic News for InsideNova.com

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.

Ice storm pushes VDOT to review winter procedures

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:02:00 EDT

New 9:09 a.m.
If VDOT knew that temperatures and rain would create an icy disaster on Tuesday, it would have dispatched more salt trucks.

Video One reporter recorded a diary while stuck in traffic for six hours

Weather wreaks havoc on roads

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:02:00 EDT

Icy roads mangled traffic for commuters trying to get to the polls and left police communications centers around the region swamped with calls about car crashes.

Icy roads create multiple traffic accidents

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:02:00 EDT

New: 4:14 p.m.
Prince William County police are handling multiple vehicle crashes as a result of icy conditions on area roadways.

PRTC buses to use SmarTrip cards

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:02:01 EDT

SmarTrip rechargeable fare cards can be purchased for Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission commuters in Woodbridge and Manassas.

HOT lanes to average 45 mph

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:02:00 EDT

If High Occupancy Toll lanes are placed on Interstates 395 and 95 in Northern Virginia, their operator would only be required to maintain the road to assure average speeds of 45 mph.

More General Assembly coverage

NVTA officials fear for road funds

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:02:00 EDT

The repeal of abusive driver fees, a slack in state revenues and dwindling federal monies could strike a substantial blow to new secondary road construction in Virginia, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority officials said.

More General Assembly coverage

Bill would allow private funding of traffic controls

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:02:00 EDT

This week the House of Delegates considers a bill that came from the streets of the Southbridge community.

More General Assembly coverage