VDOT says tree cleanup around the region will take months

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VDOT says tree cleanup around the region will take months
VDOT says drivers should delay any unnecessary travel during and immediately after the winter storm, expected to begin early morning Super Bowl Sunday
Drivers should expect daytime delays on I-95 and other major routes in the Fredericksburg, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula area for slow-moving equipment spraying brine solution onto the pavement
Pedestrians and bicyclists will be prohibited from using the shared-use path between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily this week
Construction to extend a right turn lane and reduce delays at intersection in Spotsylvania will start Monday, Feb. 7
Watch out for icy patches if you are out early on Saturday
Project seeks to enhance safety at the intersection of Ladysmith Road, Partlow Road and Anderson Mill Road by improving sight distance, adding a stop sign, and building dedicated right turn lanes
Slight widening of road shoulders on Hartwood Road, Mountain View Road and Winding Creek Road ahead of paving later this year seeks to reduce crash risk
Snow plows are at work in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, while crews in the Fredericksburg area treat roads for icing in below-freezing temperatures
The roads have been treated. Crews are ready for snow and more trees down, if needed
Road conditions may quickly become slick and hazardous for travel once snowfall begins. Motorists are advised to not travel during the storm
Pre-treating of roads begins Thursday morning
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
From VDOT: A winter storm is anticipated to bring several inches of snow accumulation to the eastern edge of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula starting Friday night, and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are ready to plow snow and apply treatment...
Crews will apply a salt brine solution to reduce icing risk on main routes in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
While I-95 and most primary routes are clear, drivers should use extreme caution
VDOT’s Kelly Hannon with a Sunday night roads update. After cleanup from this storm is complete, VDOT will return to clearing tress from the side of many roads.
Crews will mobilize at midnight in anticipation for the Sunday storm. Roads have been pretreated. Tow trucks are in place along I-95.
Removal of trees and debris from past winter storm will take several months to complete; Crews will prioritize I-95 and primary routes before shifting to secondary roads
Effort aims to inspire safer driving behaviors and save lives on Virginia roadways