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'Major' Delays Expected On I-95 In Virginia Through Afternoon Commute: VDOT 'Major' Delays Expected On I-95 In Virginia Through Afternoon Commute: VDOT
'Major' Delays Expected On I-95 In Virginia Through Afternoon Commute: VDOT Disaster was largely averted, though traffic was blocked on I-95 in Virginia on Thursday by a multi-vehicle crash that left a tractor-trailer smoldering.  Both north and southbound lanes were temporarily shut down on Oct. 24, where there was a reported crash with multiple vehicles involved that resulted in several cars and a truck being torched. Only one minor injury with crash blocking lanes on both I-95 northbound and southbound @VaDOT @VaDOTRVA pic.twitter.com/p6ZPYeS8Ko — VDOT Fredericksburg (@VaDOTFRED) October 24, 2024 The crash was reported between exit 110 and exit 104 at …

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by Zak Failla
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Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic At I-495 Ramp In Fairfax County Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic At I-495 Ramp In Fairfax County
Disabled Vehicle Ties Up Traffic At I-495 Ramp In Fairfax County Some travelers were tied up in Fairfax County on Saturday afternoon when a disabled vehicle caused some congestion on I-495. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 27, crews were called to a stretch of I-495 at the exit for Tysons Corner, where there was a disabled vehicle that led to delays for some motorists. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, motorists can expect delays, and the north entrance ramp at exit 47 A was "narrowed."  As of 2 p.m on Saturday afternoon, delays were ongoing as crews worked to clear the scene and tow the disabled vehicle away. Want breaking…

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Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP
Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP Crews are working to repair a sign on I-95 in Fairfax County after a dump truck struck it, causing significant damage, and backing up traffic for miles, according to Virginia State Police. Shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, troopers were called to investigate reports of debris on the interstate south of Route 289 in Fairfax County.  #VSP is looking for tips on the dump truck that struck the overhead sign I-95 NB near 168 mm in Fairfax Co. around noon 7/11/24 & then drove off. Plz call 804-750-8798 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov. @VaDOTNOVA is working to fix the…

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Large Brush Fire Backs Up Traffic, Closes Exit On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Large Brush Fire Backs Up Traffic, Closes Exit On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Large Brush Fire Backs Up Traffic, Closes Exit On I-95 In Virginia (Developing) Traffic on I-95 was temporarily backed up for several miles on Sunday afternoon as crews battled a brush fire that broke out in Stafford during the ongoing heat wave.  A fire was reported on June 23, leading to the closure of exit 136 and several southbound lanes in Stafford, leading to delays for motorists near the 136 mile marker, officials said. As of 3:45 p.m. on June 23, backups were reportedly six miles on the interstate, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Video of the congestion can be found here. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, there wi…

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by Zak Failla