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Tractor-Trailer Carrying 41,000 lbs of Frozen Fish Crashes in Virginia
A tractor-trailer filled with tens of thousands of pounds of frozen fish crashed and went off the road in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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VDOT Concerned About Recent Damage to Bridges and Overpasses
It’s a strange trend that’s happening along some of our roads right now — oversized trucks and construction crews have been striking bridges. Transportation reporter Adam Tuss is talking about the issue with road crews.
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VDOT Concerned About Trucks Crashing into Bridges, Overpasses
A string of unusual and damaging crashes has developed into a troubling trend on some D.C. area roads: Oversized trucks and work vehicles have been striking bridges and overpasses. The Virginia Department of Transportation is imploring drivers of trucks and other large vehicles to be cautious, hoping to head off expensive repairs. “Do not hit our bridges,” one overpass...
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Road Crews Shift Priorities After Low-Snow Winter
The Virginia Department of Transportation has spent its winter resources on patching potholes and tackling flood areas. The little bit of snow this winter has made the plows and salt mounds obsolete.
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DUI Driver Strikes 6 Highway Workers on I-66, Police Say
Six highway workers were struck by a suspected DUI driver on I-66 Thursday, police say.
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DUI Driver Strikes 6 Highway Workers on I-66, Police Say
Six VDOT workers were injured when an alleged drunken driver crashed into an overnight work zone along I-66 in Arlington early Thursday. Virginia State Police say 44-year-old Kevin Blyther of Centreville jumped from his vehicle and attempted to flee the scene before he was arrested by police. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.
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DUI Driver Strikes 6 Highway Workers on I-66, Police Say
Six highway workers were struck by a suspected DUI driver on I-66 Thursday, police say.
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DUI Driver Strikes 6 Highway Workers on I-66, Police Say
Six highway workers were struck by a suspected DUI driver on I-66 Thursday, police say.
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Heading Out for Thanksgiving? Here Are the Worst Times to Leave
If you’re planning on visiting family for Thanksgiving, we have the travel information you need to know — including the worst times to hit the road and 10 quick tips for an easier ride.
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Maryland Ahead of Schedule Replacing Controversial Guardrails
The state of Maryland says it is months ahead of schedule in its efforts to remove a controversial guardrail from its roads.
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Merge Left to Go Straight: Diamond Intersection Opening in Stafford County
A new I-95 overpass in Virginia will have drivers merge left through an X-shaped intersection, switching sides with opposing traffic, in order to continue straight.
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Here's How a ‘Diverging Diamond Interchange' Works
An intersection that will have drivers head to the left, not the right, will open in Stafford County, Virginia, in December. Here’s a Virginia Department of Transportation video on how these “diverging diamond interchanges” work.
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Police Cruiser Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Fairfax County
A police cruiser struck and killed a man who was crossing an intersection in West Falls Church, Virginia, early Sunday morning, police say.
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VDOT Wants Boats, Jet Skis Out of Commuter Lots
If you parked your jet ski in a commuter lot space in Northern Virginia, you may want to move it soon. Authorities say they’re cracking down on parking spot squatters.
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People are Leaving Boats, Jet Skis in Virginia Commuter Lots
Virginia authorities are cracking down on people who use commuter parking spaces to leave their vehicles — including boats, food trucks and jet skis — for days or weeks on end. News4’s Drew Wilder explains how VDOT is trying to stop these parking spot squatters.
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All Lanes Back Open on I-95 Near Fredericksburg
All lanes are back open on Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg, Virginia, area after crews finished work on new temporary lanes.
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EB I-66 Shut Down for Hours After Driver Crashes Into Sign Pole
A driver crashed into a sign pole on Interstate 66 in Centreville Wednesday afternoon, shutting down eastbound lanes for hours and snarling traffic across Northern Virginia during the evening rush hour.
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Best, Worst Times to Travel on Labor Day Weekend
If you are one of the 800,000 D.C.-area drivers traveling for Labor Day weekend, some strategic timing could save you from a traffic headache.
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Labor Day Travel: Best Times to Leave
News4’s Megan McGrath has the lowdown on the best times to leave for Labor Day weekend travel.