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More Than a Political Metaphor: Megaproject on Virginia’s I-66 Reduces D.C. Gridlock

March 24, 2023 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

At any time during the construction seasons of 2021 and 2022, commuters might be traveling through 22.5 miles of continuous construction In the Washington, D.C., metro area, “gridlock” is more than a political metaphor, it’s a daily fact of life for…

VDOT Receives International Award for Public-Private Partnerships

March 22, 2021 - in Awards, News

Office of Public-Private Partnerships recognized for leadership in innovative project delivery RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation…

Gov. Mcauliffe Breaks Ground on I-395 Express Lanes Extention

August 14, 2017 - in Roads, Transportation

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today joined the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its private partner and operator of the I-95 Express…

The Virginia Department of Transportation Partners with Keep Virginia Beautiful to Promote the Adopt-A-Highway Program

May 8, 2017 - in Transportation

RICHMOND, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently partnered with Keep Virginia Beautiful to help support the agency’s Adopt-a-Highway program. The agreement calls for Keep Virginia Beautiful to focus on engaging volunteers…

New Virginia DOT Signs Will Alert Drivers to Reckless Driving Law

September 15, 2016 - in Transportation

RICHMOND, Va. – In an effort to reduce speeds and increase safety, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be posting signs along portions of Interstate 81 and Interstate 95 to remind motorists that they can be charged with reckless driving…