Virginia Department of Transportation

A snowplow waits for more snow in Arlington, Va. (Credit: Kimberly Suiters/All-News 99.1 WNEW)

Plows Take to the Streets, People Urged to Stay Off Roads

Road crews in the D.C. metro area are ready and waiting for the heavy, wet snow that is expected to coat roadways and authorities are urging people to stay off the roads Wednesday.

2013/03/06

Judge: EPA Exceeded Authority Trying To Regulate Stormwater Runoff As Pollutant

A federal judge has ruled that the Environmental Protection agency exceeded its authority by attempting to regulate stormwater runoff into a Fairfax County creek as a pollutant.

2013/01/04

VDOT Lifting Lane Closures for Holiday Travelers

Temporary highway lane closures will be suspended across Virginia to help holiday travelers reach their destinations.

2012/12/21

File photo of tree stump. (Credit: Kevin Patrick/All-News 99.1 WNEW)

VDOT Targets Dangerous Trees For Removal In Great Falls Following July Driver Death

The Virginia Department of Transportation will be removing trees posing safety risks to drivers in Great Falls after one toppled tree resulted in a driver’s death.

2012/08/13

Potomac Nationals To Get New Stadium In Woodbridge By 2014

Virginia and local officials say they have a deal with the owner of the Potomac Nationals to build a new minor league ballpark for the club in Woodbridge.

2012/07/17

McDonnell: Virginia Storm Death Toll Rises To 11

The number of Virginia fatalities related to the weekend’s severe storms has climbed to 11, Gov. Bob McDonnel”s office said Tuesday.

2012/07/03

VDOT Lifts HOV On I-66 Inside Beltway For 2nd Day

The Virginia Department of Transportation is lifting HOV restrictions on Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway for a second day.

2012/07/03

Sporadic Problems Reported For Monday Commute, Evening Ride Expected To Be Smoother

Officials in northern Virginia are reporting a tricky morning commute because of the weekend storms. But they say they’re taking steps to try to improve the evening ride.

2012/07/02