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5 days ago
- General
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Virginia State Police seek driver in Windsor power pole collision
WINDSOR, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police is asking for help in locating a driver who struck a power pole in Windsor on Thursday night and fled the scene. State police responded to a vehicle crash in the 27000 block of Colosse Road at approximately 10:50 p.m. Upon arrival, the trooper discovered an abandoned 2006 Ford F150, which had hit a power pole, in a ditch. Active power lines were spread across the roadway. Dominion Power was called to the scene. Virginia Department of Transportation established detours around Colosse Road. State police are attempting to locate the owner and driver of the vehicle at this time. If anyone may be familiar with this vehicle or the current owner of the vehicle, call (804) 750-8789. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
- Business
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Chesapeake wants to build a railroad crossing overpass in South Norfolk
CHESAPEAKE — City leaders are pursuing grant funding from the state to build an overpass bridge for the Norfolk Portsmouth Beltline Railroad on Freeman Avenue in South Norfolk. At its meeting this week, the Chesapeake City Council passed a resolution to apply for funding through Virginia Department of Transportation's Revenue Sharing Program for the project. The rail passing is nestled between Harris Street and Republic Road. The project would replace the existing at-grade railroad crossing with an overpass bridge and include associated roadway realignments and improvements. Local transportation experts have been studying traffic disruptions caused by trains across Hampton Roads in an effort to recommend solutions. The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization collected data on more than 600 railway crossings across the region to prioritize improvements and new overpasses and underpasses projects to ease traffic congestion. The organization scored 307 public, at-grade crossings for prioritization based on several factors, including traffic and train volumes, delays, safety and roadway characteristics. The Freeman Avenue crossing came in at number 11 on the list. Norfolk railroad crossings occupied the top five spots on the list, including on Hampton Avenue at Terminal Boulevard and on Granby Street near Ward's Corner. Chesapeake has the most crossings in the region at 122, including 98 at-grade crossings, according to the HRTPO. The Freeman Avenue overpass project will feature two 12-foot lanes at a speed of 35 mph. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities won't be included, but 8-foot shoulders are proposed accommodations. Also at Tuesday's meeting, the council approved an action to acquire rights-of-way in the area required to construct the project. Construction is scheduled for the spring of 2028 and expected to span until late 2030. The city has prioritized the project as it currently has $22.5 million of funding in the city's multi-year Capital Improvement Plan in the fiscal budget, including $10.2 million from the Federal Rail Administration. An additional $24.5 million will be needed in future years, for a projected total of $47 million. The city's application for funding from VDOT requests $10 million, and if received, the city would match that — likely through bonds financed by the South Norfolk Tax Increment Financing district, according to a memo from city staff. Natalie Anderson, 757-732-1133,
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
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Crashes at two tunnels slowing down Memorial Day weekend traffic
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Crashes in the area of two of the region's tunnels Friday are slowing down traffic on this Memorial Day holiday weekend. All westbound lanes of I-264 at the Downtown Tunnel were closed Friday afternoon due to a crash, the Virginia Department of Transportation westbound lanes of I-264 at the Downtown Tunnel reopened before 4 p.m., but VDOT said drivers can continue to expect delays, with backups of about one is backed up for more than a mile, and three is no traffic currently in the tunnel. There was also a crash that closed I-64 westbound near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Friday afternoon. Lanes have since reopened, but traffic backups approaching the HRBT are about 6.5 miles, according to VDOT. Southbound traffic at the James River Bridge was heavy, but steady, according to VDOT traffic cameras, while there were backups of about two miles on I-664 southbound at the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel. Traffic was also backed up on Route 58 westbound in Suffolk following a vehicle fire Friday afternoon. VDOT suspended many highway work zones and lifted most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia for holiday travel from noon Friday until noon Tuesday, May 27. AAA expects near record-breaking Memorial Day travel – see the best times to drive Check with for updates. Save time on your drive by getting WAVY alerts on crashes, delays and detours. Download the mobile app, and sign up for traffic alerts. Click , and . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
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Flooding in Campbell County closes Simons Run
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a road closure in Campbell County due to flooding. Simons Run at Compson Way is closed at this time. VDOT said there is currently no estimated time when the road will be reopened. (Photo Credit: Virginia Department of Transportation) Local agencies share flood safety tips ahead of possible heavy rainfall Motorists should seek alternative routes until further notice. If you encounter a downed tree or a flooded road, you can report it to the Virginia Department of Transportation at 1-800-FOR-ROAD or For your safety & the safety of responders, never move or go around Road Closed signs. #TurnAroundDontDrown. WFXR News will continue to bring you the latest traffic-related updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-05-2025
- Automotive
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Tractor-trailer fire backing up I-64W 2.5 miles in Alleghany County
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a tractor-trailer fire causing back-ups at mile mark 22 of Interstate 64 in Alleghany County. All westbound lanes are closed, and traffic is currently backed up around 2.5 miles. Drivers may experience delays until further notice. Blacksburg Transit offers bus services for Metallica concert Additionally, the westbound entrance ramp at mile marker 24 is blocked. Check back with WFXR News for more traffic-related updates soon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFXRtv.
