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Memorial growing on Hull Street near Southwood Apartments

Richmond-area sees 3 fatal crashes, 2 involving teens, in less than a week

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT

By Madison McNamee

The Richmond-area has now seen three fatal crashes in less than a week, two of which, had high school students behind the wheel.

Richmond

Huguenot High School student dies in crash

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:17 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Richmond Public School leaders have confirmed a student has died in a crash on Hull Street near Arizona Drive Friday afternoon.

Henrico

14-year-old Keyon Johnson, a student at Hermitage High School, died in a crash on Tuesday,...

14-year-old Hermitage High student dies in Henrico car crash

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Henrico police say one Hermitage High School student has died and two others were injured in a car accident Tuesday evening.

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The incident closed the center and right lanes of southbound I-95 near Chamberlayne Road.

“Adrenaline kicked in”: Truck driver stops police pursuit on I-95 with trailer

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:26 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

The incident closed two lanes of the interstate near I-95/Route 301 overpass causing a major traffic backup.

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Check live traffic in and around the Richmond area

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

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VDOT starts work on a two-year bridge rehabilitation project across the Varina-Enon Bridge...

Works starts on Varina-Enon bridge rehabilitation project Tuesday

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:48 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

VDOT starts work on a two-year bridge rehabilitation project across the Varina-Enon Bridge on Tuesday.

Henrico

Lane closures likely as crews build roundabout at Turner and Darbytown roads

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Flaggers will direct traffic through the intersection over the next couple of months.

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Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority hiked up toll rates for the first time since 2008.

Tolls increase on Powhite Parkway, Downtown Expressway

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT

By Shantel Davis

Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority hiked up toll rates for the first time since 2008.

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Starting Sept. 1, tolls will increase from 70 cents to 90 cents for E-ZPass customers at the...

Toll prices increase in area for the first time since 2008

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 5:42 AM EDT

By Macy Moors

Tolls increase from 70 cents to 90 cents for E-ZPass customers at the main toll plaza on Powhite Parkway and the Downtown Expressway.

Henrico

Woman hospitalized after hit by car while walking in Henrico

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A woman has been hospitalized after getting hit by a car while walking along Mechanicsville Turnpike Thursday afternoon.

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Serious crash closes portion of Ironbridge Road

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 4:05 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A portion of Ironbridge Road in Chesterfield is closed as police investigate a serious crash Thursday afternoon.

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4 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on Chamberlayne Avenue

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 3:32 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Four people in Richmond are in the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.

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Northbound I-85 reopens after crash

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 2:19 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

There’s currently no information on what caused the crash or if there are any injuries.

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Richmond man dies in I-95 crash

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

The crash closed all lanes of the interstate for hours causing major delays Thursday morning.

Hanover

Route 1 reopens in Hanover after water main break

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 9:03 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A water main break closed Route 1 in Hanover in both directions on Thursday morning.

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Overnight bridge repairs begin Monday, August 21, on I-95 South

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Motorists are asked to use caution driving in the area.

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Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on I-95 in Hanover

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A multi-vehicle crash caused delays on southbound I-95 near Doswell.

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Sinkhole repairs close all I-64 westbound lanes near Lexington

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 3:14 PM EDT

By VDOT

A sinkhole on I-64 westbound at mile marker 53.8 has closed all westbound lanes between I-81 and exit 50.

Crime

Chesterfield teen shot on I-85 in Dinwiddie dies

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom and Desiree Montilla

Virginia State Police say a 2017 Kia Optima was traveling south when it was fired at by a passing vehicle near Exit 63.

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Watermain break causes closures, delays in western Henrico

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Eastbound traffic is being diverted at Hungry Spring Road

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Lanes close on I-95 in Hanover after vehicle fire

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 4:28 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting two lane closures on I-95 in Hanover due to a vehicle fire.

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Emergency repairs on I-95 South cause delays in Chesterfield

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT

By Oliver Sabo

Virginia Department of Transportation is advising southbound drivers on Interstate 95 in Chesterfield to expect delays as a pothole is repaired.

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Virginia State Police vehicle towed away after I-95 incident

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 10:53 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

The vehicle could be seen on a Virginia Department of Transportation camera off the side of Interstate 95 near Parham Road.

Chesterfield

Police identify woman killed in Genito Road crash

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 2:12 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A woman is dead after her car was hit by a pickup truck on Genito Road Friday afternoon.

State

Chesterfield man dies in motorcycle crash off 288

Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 2:56 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a guardrail Friday morning.

Henrico

Latest approval pushes I-64 Short Pump Interchange project forward

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT

By Jennifer Blake

The project will bring new ramps from I-64 to North Gayton Road and update the Broad Street exits to improve safety.

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Man suffers gunshot wound while driving on I-95

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:33 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Virginia State Police say the shooting happened on I-95 South near the Bells Road and Willis Road exits just before 4 a.m.

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Police identify infant killed in crash on Hull Street Road

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:54 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Officers were called to the 20800 block of Hull Street Road at the intersection of Skinquarter Road.

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Richmond to close multiple roads, Mayo bridge for floodwall testing

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 1:31 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities will be performing its annual floodwall testing starting June 3.

Henrico

New exit in the works for Short Pump/I-64 to reduce accidents, increase pedestrian safety

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT

By Jennifer Blake

The I-64 Short Pump Interchange project is expected to reduce traffic, accidents and become more pedestrian friendly.

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Names released of four killed in big rig-vs.-SUV crash on I-81

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:46 AM EDT

By Justin Geary

Four people were killed in a crash on I-81 in Montgomery County Tuesday morning.

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Multiple crashes on I-95 cause traffic delays

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Motorists are asked to find alternate routes at this time.

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VDOT to lift lane closures for Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:00 AM EDT

By Oliver Sabo

As thousands of travelers begin their Memorial Day weekend trips, the Virginia Department of Transportation will be making adjustments to major roads in the state.

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Road closures, no parking zones for Dominion Energy Riverrock

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:17 AM EDT

By Joi Bass

Road closures and no parking zones for Dominion Energy Riverrock are in effect.

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Person hit, killed on I-95 in Spotsylvania County

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:28 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

VDOT says traffic is being detoured to exit 118 (Thornburg) to Route 1 northbound. Drivers can re-enter I-95 northbound at exit 126.

Chesterfield

Over 1,000 drivers caught in Chesterfield for excessive speeding in just 2 weeks

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:52 PM EDT

By Jennifer Blake

During Chesterfield County’s month-long effort to stop speeders, more than 1,000 drivers were stopped for excessive speeding in the first 2 weeks of May.

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Several pedestrian signals to be installed near schools and parks

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 8:14 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Several streets in the Richmond area are getting new traffic signals installed as a way to keep pedestrians safe.

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Driver crashes after fleeing from police on I-95 ramp the wrong way

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 10:32 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Chesterfield police say the incident started when an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Route 1 and Weir Road.

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All lanes now open after gas leak closes I-195

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:38 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

Motorist are asked to find alternate routes at this time

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Downed tree closes Chesterfield road, knocks out power to hundreds

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 7:49 AM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A downed tree also knocked out power to about 1,000 Dominion Energy customers.

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Latest proposal could raise toll prices at 3 major Richmond expressways

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT

By Jennifer Blake

The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority board is deciding whether or not to move forward with a proposal that would raise toll prices at 3 major Richmond expressways.

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