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CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON THIRD SEGMENT OF I-64 WIDENING PROJECT - Shoulder strengthening work to begin Sunday, August 12

Construction is scheduled to begin Sunday, August 12, weather permitting, on the third of three segments to widen approximately 21 miles total on Interstate 64 in Newport News, James City County and York County.




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VDOT FERRYBOAT POWHATAN REACHES MAJOR CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE, LOWERED INTO WATER FOR FIRST TIME - Newest Jamestown-Scotland Ferry boat expected to arrive this fall

Above: Powhatan in the water at VT Halter Marine following a successful launch on August 11, 2018 PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI – The Virginia...




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PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON PLANS TO IMPROVE ROUTE 602 - Public Hearing scheduled for August 28 in Accomack County

MELFA – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a hearing on Tuesday, August 28, to learn about and comment...




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MORE OF HAMPTON ROADS DISTRICT UNDER ONE, MODERN ROOF AFTER MOVE TO NEW BUILDING - Relocation follows more than 60 years at former complex

SUFFOLK – VDOT Hampton Roads employees celebrated a major address change today with a ribbon-cutting at their new north Suffolk headquarters. The...




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HAMPTON ROADS DISTRICT SUSPENDS LANE CLOSURES ON I-64, I-664 IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE FLORENCE

SUFFOLK – The Virginia Department of Transportation Hampton Roads District (VDOT) is suspending lane closures on Interstate 64 and Interstate 664...




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VDOT PREPARED TO ASSIST TRAVELERS AHEAD OF HURRICANE FLORENCE

SUFFOLK– The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is assessing travel needs and making preparations to assist motorists ahead of Hurricane...




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VDOT PREPARATIONS CONTINUE IN HAMPTON ROADS AS POTENTIAL HURRICANE IMPACTS REMAIN - VDOT Hampton Roads takes additional measures to ease travel and maintain access to roads and facilities for evacuees throughout the region

SUFFOLK– As Hurricane Florence approaches the coast, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District continues to monitor...




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VDOT HAMPTON ROADS READY FOR HURRICANE IMPACTS - VDOT continues to monitor weather with crews at the ready

SUFFOLK – While landfall of Hurricane Florence is imminent along the North Carolina coast, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton...




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VDOT CONTINUES STORM RESPONSE, READIES FOR EVACUEES' RETURN - Road operations returning to normal over the weekend

VIRGINIA BEACH – The Virginia Department of Transportation Hampton Roads District continues to monitor interstate and rural road conditions while...




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VDOT PREPARED IN HAMPTON ROADS FOR POTENTIAL TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL IMPACTS - Pay close attention to local forecasts and official announcements for safety messages

SUFFOLK– As Tropical Storm Michael approaches, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District stands ready to respond to...




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Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes comes to St Albans with his new tour

Named by the Guinness Book of Records as “the world’s greatest living explorer”, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is to embark on a live tour across the UK, coming to the Alban Arena on Monday, March 23.




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New musical based on Sleepless in Seattle to premiere in Wembley next month

Casting has been announced for the premiere of a new musical next month.




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New musical show in Potters Bar will pay tribute to Moulin Rouge

An all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza is coming to Potters Bar next month.




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Radlett theatre group to perform popular musical Fiddler on the Roof

Russia comes to Radlett for Radlett Musical Theatre Company’s production of Fiddler on the Roof.




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Director promises 'you won't forget' Kings Langley Players' latest performance

The Kings Langley Players continues its 95th anniversary celebrations with a popular black comedy.




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St Albans theatre company's new show based on film starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith

You’re never too old to fall in love is the heartwarming message of the Company of Ten’s next production, Ladies in Lavender.




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Popular CBeebies characters come to the Radlett Centre in new show for children

The enchanting world of CBeebies’ hit animated series Sarah & Duck comes to life on stage in Radlett this week. Featuring a host of characters from the BAFTA Award-winning TV show, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday plays three performances at the Radlett Centre on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7.




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Olivier Award-nominated comedian David Baddiel comes to Watford Colosseum on his new tour

An Olivier Award-nominated comedian is going back on tour this year.




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Award-winning show comes to Finchley with a new spin on Shakespeare's most famous play

Juliet & Romeo, Lost Dog’s award-winning version of Shakespeare’s teenage love story, has been playing to sell-out audiences all over the UK since February 2018.




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New interactive show in Harpenden will feature exciting science experiments

A new show, featuring incredible experiments from the world of science, is coming to Harpenden Public Halls this Easter.




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ROUTE 250 BRIDGE AT IVY IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC - Detour lifted one day ahead of schedule, contractor continues work to complete project

CULPEPER — The bridge on Route 250 (Ivy Road) over Little Ivy Creek near Ivy west of Charlottesville is open to traffic, one day ahead of its scheduled reopening. Crews are now working to remove signs and other detour indicators along Route 250 and Interstate 64.




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APPLE GROVE ROAD BRIDGE REHABILITATION BEGINS SEPT. 10 - Motorists advised to use alternate routes through Nov. 22

UPDATE 2: Crews need a few additional days to complete the bridge project on Route 657 (Apple Grove Road) in Louisa County due to the recent snow...




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BRIDGE WORK TO BEGIN SEPT. 10 ON ROUTE 211/522 - Two-way traffic will use eastbound bridge during construction

CULPEPER —  A new traffic pattern will take effect next week as construction begins on the westbound Route 211/522 (Lee Highway) bridge over the...




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RT. 29 ADVISORY PANEL MEETS THURSDAY IN WARRENTON - Second meeting will continue work toward improvements in New Baltimore area

CULPEPER — The Route 29 New Baltimore Advisory Group will hold its second meeting in Warrenton on Thursday to continue its discussions about improvements to improve safety and efficient movement of traffic on the Route 29 corridor between Warrenton and Prince William County.




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BRIDGE REHABILITATION UNDER WAY ON RT. 707 IN CROZET - Road reduced to one lane by day, closed to through traffic at night starting Oct. 1

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation has begun rehabilitating the Route 707 (Blair Park Road) bridge over Lickinghole Creek in...




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ALBEMARLE DESIGN-BUILD PUBILC HEARINGS OCT. 9-11 - Public invited to learn about six projects, submit comments by Oct. 21

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend one of three upcoming location and design public hearings about a...




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CEDAR RUN BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REHABILITATION OCT. 9 - Route 672 in Fauquier County will be closed through Nov. 30

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 672 (Blackwell Road) to through traffic while crews rehabilitate the bridge...




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SHARE YOUR INPUT ON BUSINESS RT. 15 BRIDGE PROJECT - Submit comments in person Oct. 16, via mail or email by Oct. 26

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend an upcoming design public hearing on the proposed rehabilitation...




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CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD FOR RT. 15/17/29 WARRENTON SOUTHERN INTERCHANGE - Public invited to learn more about the project Nov. 13 at Lord Fairfax Community College

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend a citizen information meeting to learn about the upcoming project...




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MOORMANS RIVER BRIDGE REHABILITATION STARTS NOV. 5 - Clark Road will be closed to through traffic Nov. 5-16

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation will close the Route 674 (Clark Road) bridge over a branch of the Moormans River in Albemarle...