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Va, State Police answer nearly 500 calls for assistance since midnight Jan. 11

Virginia State Police report State Troopers have responded to more than 400 incidents and 94 crashes

Highway Patrols/State Police from SC to NY slate enforcement initiative June 13-15 on US 15

Troopers from each of the six agencies will work together, conducting saturation patrols, sobriety check points and other enforcement initiatives to reduce traffic crashes and combat criminal behavior along this major, non-interstate highway. The initiative begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014, and runs through midnight, Sunday, June 15, 2014.

VDOT to post I-95 travel times in the Fredericksburg area

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will post approximate travel times for Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area on overhead message signs starting Friday, June 6, giving motorists a preview of traffic conditions on the road ahead.

Kettle Run HS student sending science experiments into space

A research rocket will launch into space June 26 from Wallops Island, VA with 12 Kettle Run HIgh School science experiments on board.

Change in Plans: Free Saturday Metro Direct bus service to continue, after all

PRTC has good news for those who have been enjoying free Saturday bus fares between eastern Prince William and the Franconia-Springfield Metro.

Street Smart Safety campaign runs through May 11 in Prince William County

This campaign is aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian and bicycle crashes with motor vehicles. During the campaign, police officers will focus attention on vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle violations that are known to contribute to these types of crashes.

Final loan of $1.9 billion approved for rail to Dulles

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx has signed the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program loan after the U.S. Department of Transportation Credit Council voted to approve it. This financing represents the largest loan in the TIFIA program's history.

Closure for Aden Rd. bridge rescheduled for Wednesday-Thursday

Due to the weather, a brief closing of the Aden Road Bridge in Prince William County has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will perform geotechnical borings in the area.

VDOT asks drivers to prepare for late winter storm tonight

The Virginia Department of Transportation is preparing for another potential winter storm tonight, Sunday March 16, and advises drivers to stay off roads during freezing rain and snow expected through tomorrow morning.

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