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Virginia negotiating to buy Dulles Greenway, report says
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The Dulles Greenway, the privately-owned toll highway that connects Leesburg to Washington Dulles International Airport and the Dulles Toll Road, may soon be purchased by the state of Virginia, WTOP reports.
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VDOT prepares for winter after early budget hit
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VDOT says it spent nearly $3.3 million to clear roads after Superstorm Sandy dumped up to two feet of snow in parts of the state last month.
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Hurricane Sandy road closures map: Transportation issues related to severe weather
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As conditions deteriorate throughout Monday and into Tuesday, the likelihood that roads and passageways will be closed will increase exponentially. Check out map to see where roads are closed in your area.
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VDOT to start removing dangerous trees in Great Falls
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After a tree fell and killed a driver in on Georgetown Pike in Great Falls last month, the Virginia Department of Transportation says VDOT contractors will remove about 60 trees officials say are dead or in decline.
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VDOT asks public's help in reporting dangerous trees
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After a tree fell and killed a driver in Great Falls last month, the Virginia Department of Transportation says there are millions of trees along roadways and in neighborhoods that could pose a threat.
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I-95 express lanes project gets underway
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Another step toward easing congestion on the congested I-95 corridor began Tuesday, when officials broke ground on the next wave of express lanes in Northern Virginia.
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Monthly E-ZPass fees for new customers only
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has decided to charge all new E-ZPass customers a monthly fee instead of its original plan to charge all customers.
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Road buckling a possibility in excessive heat, VDOT says
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VDOT crews are on special alert for emergency repairs this weekend as temperatures are expected to soar above 100 degrees. The department says extreme heat can cause pavement to crack or buckle, and motorcyclists should be especially careful.
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VDOT lifts lane closures for Fourth of July holiday
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The Virginia Department of Transportation says it is making room for the higher number of travelers expected over the Fourth of July holiday.
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No public hearings for E-ZPass fee
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The Virginia Department of Transportation says it isn't required to hold public hearings on the proposed transponder fee for E-ZPass users.
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VDOT closing 495 inner loop as part of Express Lanes Project
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As the 495 Express Lanes Project heads closer to completion, this week crews will be demolishing a ramp, and closing parts of the inner loop, starting at 9 p.m., ending the work early in the morning.
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VDOT closing lanes on I-66, I-495 for construction
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Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 until 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, multiple lanes on I-66 west and Exit 49, I-495 south to I-66 west will be closed.
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Two lanes of I-95 in Woodbridge closing down Saturday night
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UPDATE: Saturday night at 9 p.m., VDOT will close two lanes of northbound I-95 near Exit 158 at the Prince William Parkway as crews remove another sign structure. Two lanes of southbound I-95 were closed Friday night.
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Sign collapses on I-66 in Fairfax, VDOT investigates
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The Virginia Department of Transportation is investigating why a 30-foot sign fell onto I-66 in Fairfax Saturday. The sign hit a pick-up truck but no one was injured.
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I-95 HOT lanes deal approved, deal includes extension, widening
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The project will use the existing, reversible HOV lanes on I-95 and will eventually include their expansion from two lanes to three, as well as an extension of the lanes south to Stafford County.
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Fort Belvoir awarded $180 million highway work
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The Department of Defense has awarded Virginia $180 million to widen a highway serving Fort Belvoir.
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Traffic relief coming to Route 123 at Beltway in Tysons Corner
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Relief is in sight for the interchange of I-495 at Route 123 in Tysons Corner. Crews will also restore the left lanes on Route 123 in both directions at I-495 bringing the roadway back to full capacity.
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VDOT keeps bikers in mind with policy plan
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Virginia is keeping bicyclists in mind as it carves out the state's transportation plans.
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