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Due to ongoing overhead bridge work, the ramp from southbound I-81 to eastbound I-64 near Staunton will be restricted to a single lane. This traffic pattern is expected to remain in place 24/7 through November.

Today, Col. Matthew D. Hanley talked about the dangers of speeding as the DMV unveiled a 54-foot ladder and the Diamond in Richmond. The ladder shows the impact of a crash at various speeds.

NORRIS BRIDGE: Maintenance work scheduled to occur this evening on the Robert O. Norris Bridge has been canceled. All lanes will be open overnight on Route 3 over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties.

TRAFFIC ALERT: #I81 NB extended right lane closure in place for emergency pavement repairs near exit 156 in Botetourt County. No estimated time to reopen. May impact afternoon commute. Visit 511.VDOT.Virginia.gov for updates. @botetourtcounty @VaTruckingAssn

Did you know that the VDOT 511 app has Commercial Driver Mode? This mode includes important features for commercial drivers, such as truck restrictions and low bridge locations. #CheckYourHeightKnowItsRight.

Since the start of summer, the @HrbtExpansion Project Welcome Center has hosted students from across Hampton Roads. Listen to the latest episode of HRBT Tunnel Talk Podcast at bit.ly/4eCiVfa to hear how we are connecting local youth to the region's rich history.

REMINDER🚧@NorfolkVA: Starting as early as overnight July 25, the I-264 west off-ramp to Ballentine Blvd. (exit 12) will close for several weeks for ramp widening work. Detour via exit 11B to East Brambleton Ave. More: conta.cc/4kTcMwL @VaDOT @VaTruckingAssn #hrtraffic

Attention #Dinwiddieva: Until further notice, Whitmore Rd. is closed between Gills Bridge Rd. and Old Cryors Rd. for flood damage assessments and repairs. Details + Detour: vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/

All EB and WB lanes on Rte. 618 (Rivers Bend Blvd.) near Kingston Ave. in @ChesterfieldVa are closed due to a tractor-trailer crash. Motorists should seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

Planning a weekend full of summer fun? A safe weekend starts with wearing your seat belt.

VDOT is holding info meetings for vendors interested in snow removal❄️efforts: 🗓️July 29, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Wytheville Residency VDOT Office (2843 Chapman Road) for Wythe and Bland counties. 🗓️July 31, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Elk Creek VDOT AHQ (706 Victory Lane) for Grayson County.

FINAL UPDATE: Off-ramp reopen from I-664 south to Aberdeen Road (exit 3) in @cityofhampton. @VaDOT @VSPPIO @VaTruckingAssn #hrtraffic

Have #NationalTequilaDay plans tonight? Don't booze & cruise, friends. If your plans involve a drink or two, plan for a sober driver to take you safely home at the end of the night. Tipsy driving is drunk driving! 🍹 + 🚗 = 🚫

Bridge repairs continue at mile marker 36.6 on I-81 NB in Smyth County. Congestion is at 4 miles. Please use an alternate route if possible.

For everyone planning to celebrate National Tequila Day, don't forget to "lime" up a sober driver to take you home!

All EB and WB travel lanes of Rte. 604 (Genito Rd.) are closed near Mt. Hermon Rd. in @ChesterfieldVa due to an earlier crash. Motorists should seek alternate routes to avoid delays.

Off-ramp from I-664 south to Aberdeen Road (exit 3) in @cityofhampton closed due to crash. Use alternate route. @VaDOT @VSPPIO @VaTruckingAssn #hrtraffic

What's that? It's #NationalTequilaDay! If you have plans to celebrate with a few shots or margaritas, paw-lease be responsible & never drink and drive. Drinking too many margaritas & getting behind the wheel is liable to tequil-ya! #TipsyDrivingIsDrunkDriving 🍹 + 🥃 = ❌

Update (July 24): The WB travel lane on Rte. 641 (Dundas Rd.) is now open. The EB lane will remain closed for scheduled construction through late November.

Update July 24 — Work is complete, and the bridge is open.