The I-95 variable speed limit project should be in place between mile markers 115-130 in Caroline and Spotsylvania later this year.
WATCH: VDOT answers questions about the variable speed project for a section of I-95
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LISTEN: Town Talk: Captain Lee Peters/Stafford Sheriff’s Office
Captain Peters talks about driving with school buses on the roads and in school zones. Discussion about motorcycle safety.
12 new COVID cases. None in King George or Fredericksburg
Eight people hospitalized
Sunny and hot today
Only areas that could see a stray shower are the mountains or the bay
King George man dies in Monday morning shooting
Police were already investigating a shooting at the Princess Anne Trailer Park.
WATCH: VDOT video explaining variable speed limits
Variable speed limits coming to part of the area later this year
WATCH: Variable speed limits to be tested on part of I-95 North in Caroline and Spotsylvania
Variable speed limits between 35 and 70 mph coming to I-95 North between mile markers 115 and 130 in Caroline and Spotsylvania.
65 new COVID cases in the area over the weekend
Eight people hospitalized
Road work in the area this week
VDOT says all work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
NSWC Dahlgren range testing may produce very loud noise July 19-20
Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone, as described in 33 CFR 334.230, will be restricted during testing.
Temps start to climb again
The National Weather Service says temperatures will be a few degrees warmer today as high pressure returns.
FredNats get series split in Lynchburg
Second half of 12 game road trip begins tomorrow night in Salem.
Cooler, less humid today
Isolated storms possible
Buying a car online? Be careful
See the car first. Never buy a car without making an in-person inspection and taking a test drive first.
WATCH: Chatham Bridge update
VDOT says everything is in place for the Chatham Bridge to reopen sometime in October. An update from the project manager.
Do you know about Virginia State Parks Trail Quest?
You are encouraged to explore one state park at a time!
WATCH: Ultimate safety on the Rappahannock
Life jackets–don’t leave the shore of the Rappahannock River without one! Three river experts talk about why you need to be wearing a Personal Flotation Device.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy with an update on new WiFi technology, next generation firewalls, low cost internet and Windows 11.
LISTEN: Andy Farmer-Virginia Energy Sense
Virginia Energy Sense is the Commonwealth’s energy education program that provides tools to educate and empower Virginians to get involved and lower the amount of electricity they use.
REC board elections open
Member-Owners urged to participate. Virtual meeting is August 11
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