Traffic & Travel

Tuesday morning crash leaves 2 dead in New Kent County

Troopers were called just before 6:30 a.m. to a crash on Farmers Drive about ¼ of a mile north of Polish Town Road.

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February 23 February 23

Two people were injured in a crash that happened in Richmond on Friday.

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February 19 February 19

Travel warning in place after troopers called to over 440 crashes across state Thursday

VDOT is reminding all drivers to avoid non-essential travel Thursday and Friday because of precipitation and freezing weather.

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February 19 February 19

Driver dies after running off road, striking small trees

Virginia State Police said a driver was killed after he ran off the road and struck small trees.

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February 18 February 18

VSP: Crash victim hit, killed by vehicle after getting out of car

Virginia State Police said a crash victim was hit and killed by another vehicle after he got out of his car.

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February 18 February 18

GRTC to resume service Friday after suspending operations Thursday due to weather

With freezing rain impacting Friday, Feb. 19, GRTC will announce service plans for Friday as soon as possible as well.

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February 18 February 18

Driver charged after tractor-trailer overturns in Chesterfield

A driver was charged after a tractor-trailer overturned on Tuesday in Chesterfield County.

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February 16 February 16

Police: Man killed after vehicle runs off road, strikes tree

Troopers were called just before 9 a.m. to the 2700 block of Anderson Highway for the crash.

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February 15 February 15

VDOT: Richmond-area crews making progress on 1,000+ fallen trees

Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are working to cut and remove more than 1,000 fallen trees from Richmond-area roadways.

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February 15 February 15

VDOT: Parts of I-85, I-95 still impacted by downed trees

According to VDOT, thousands of trees in parts of I-85 and I-95 in the Richmond area blocked travel lanes due to heavy ice accumulation on branches.

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February 14 February 14

VSP responds to 360+ crashes; slick pavement to remain threat into Sunday

February 13 February 13

Virginia State Police responded to more than 360 vehicle crashes on Saturday as an ice storm impacted the commonwealth, and officials are advising drivers to avoid travel.

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February 13 February 13

All lanes reopen on I-95, I-64 east in Richmond after utility break

All lanes are back open on Interstate 95 and 64 following a utility break Saturday night.

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February 13 February 13

Nearly 300 crashes reported, power lines down

February 13 February 13

Downed power line closes Richmond road, icy conditions impact interstates

Icy conditions and downed power lines are impacting roads in Central Virginia, including interstates and roadways near Richmond.

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February 13 February 13

‘Please stay home’: VDOT warns against driving during ice storm

The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid travel on Saturday due to ice storms and dangerous road conditions.

Hannah Eason

February 13 February 13

Ice storm closes several Petersburg roads

Winter weather and ice impacting Central Virginia have closed several roads in Petersburg, according to an announcement from the city.

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February 13 February 13

VDOT cautions slick road conditions for Friday night, Saturday morning

The Virginia Department of Transportation is cautioning drivers of slick road conditions for Friday night into Saturday morning.

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February 12 February 12

Petersburg Area Transit cancels services for tomorrow due to weather

Service plans for Sunday will be evaluated throughout the day on Saturday.

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February 12 February 12

Virginia considers overhauling auto insurance to protect crash victims; industry warns of higher costs

Several insurance industry groups are hoping to block them there, arguing the changes could potentially raise many Virginians’ premiums by several hundred dollars per year.

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February 12 February 12

GRTC limiting services due to snow until ‘further notice’

GRTC is operating on its snow route service Friday until “further notice.”

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February 12 February 12

Boulevard Bridge closed in Richmond due to weather

Winter weather is expected to impact Central Virginia overnight Thursday into Friday.

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February 11 February 11

VDOT prepares for upcoming winter weather

Crews in the region are prepping equipment and pouring saltwater brine on portions of I-64, I-95, I-195 and I-295.

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February 10 February 10

Drivers should watch for black ice during morning commute

VDOT has been working 12-hour shifts since Feb. 6, to make sure conditions on the roads are safe by pouring salt and brine on them.

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February 8 February 8

‘Use EXTRA caution’: VDOT warns drivers of snowy roads, reduced visibility

The Virginia Department of Transportation is advising drivers to avoid the roadways on Sunday as snow continues to fall in Central Virginia.

Hannah Eason

February 7 February 7

Dominion Energy prepares for potential power outages ahead of winter storm

Dominion Energy is preparing for potential power outages this weekend as winter weather is expected to hit the commonwealth.

Hannah Eason

February 6 February 6

Gas leak closes lanes on Jefferson Davis Highway, store evacuated

An outside gas leak has caused several lanes of Jefferson Davis Highway to close, police said on Saturday.

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February 6 February 6

Water main breakage closes road near MCV

A water main break near VCU Health caused a road closure on Saturday.

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February 6 February 6

VDOT urging caution on wet, slushy roads

February 5 February 5

February 5 February 5

Water main break closes lanes on Brook Road/Route 1 in Henrico

Southbound drivers should use expect delays and use alternative routes until further notice.

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February 5 February 5

Overturned logging truck causes lane closure in Chesterfield

An overturned logging truck has caused a road closure in Chesterfield County.

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February 3 February 3

VDOT to monitor road conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning

The Virginia Department of Transportation will continue to monitor roads in Central Virginia will snow flurries possible overnight and into Tuesday morning.

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February 1 February 1

State police respond to hundreds of traffic crashes, disabled vehicles

Virginia State Police says dispatch has fielded calls for over 300 traffic crashes and 300 disabled vehicles statewide.

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January 31 January 31

VDOT crews continue treating roads, ask drivers to avoid travel if possible

The Virginia Department of Transportation is already pre-treating roads ahead of any snow and preparing to work around the clock on Sunday.

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January 31 January 31

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