Transportation
Scott Shenk writes about transportation issues affecting Fredericksburg-area residents.
Motorcycle awareness month: Safety tips for drivers
This heads-up won’t help the two unfortunate motorcyclists involved in last week’s two days of hell on Interstate 95. One man died and another was seriously injured in two separate …more
May 6th, 2013
Median clearing continues along Interstate 95 in Stafford County
Wondering what’s going on with the tree clearing in the median on Interstate 95 just north of Centreport Parkway in Stafford?It’s not part of the express lanes project (though it …more
May 6th, 2013
If the rain stops, expect work on and around area bridges this week
There might not be much road work this week with rain expected through Wednesday, but there is some new work planned throughout the region. Be on the lookout for planned …more
May 6th, 2013
Lower prices at the pump may be boon for motorists this summer
BY SCOTT SHENK / THE FREE LANCE-STAR OF COURSE, this is the kiss of death, but AAA is predicting low gas prices this summer.The auto club pointed out recently that, …more
May 2nd, 2013
HOV closure set for Friday, early Saturday
Anyone expecting to travel between the Fredericksburg-area and Washington, D.C., Friday or early Saturday shouldn’t plan on using the Interstate 95 HOV lanes. They’ll be closed from D.C. to Dumfries …more
May 1st, 2013
Spotsylvania crash closes I-95 lanes
RELATED: North Stafford crash snarled traffic during the morning commute. UPDATE: All lanes are now open. UPDATE: Virginia State Police said the crash involved seven vehicles, six passenger vehicles and one …more
May 1st, 2013
Nightmare on I-95: Crashes lead to miserable morning commute
UPDATE (11:17 a.m.): The nightmare commute this morning, the second in two days, was caused by a chain reaction of crashes on Interstate 95 just south of the Quantico exit …more
April 30th, 2013
Deadly I-95 crash led to commuter delays
UPDATE (11:48 a.m.): According to Virginia State Police, the tractor-trailer that struck and killed a motorcyclist on Interstate 95 this morning did not stop. They are still looking for the driver, …more
April 29th, 2013
Utility work to cause lane closure on Princess Anne Street
Work that is expected to start this week on Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg will include lane closures. Crews are scheduled to start underground utility work in the 700 block …more
April 29th, 2013
Road work this week: Keep an eye out for bridge projects
It doesn’t look like much road work will get done in the first half of the week with rain forecast through Wednesday. If the rain clears away, though, expect delays …more
