http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news RSS Feed for WVEC - Traffic - News en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 12:58:56 GMT 2013-05-24T12:58:56Z en-us http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Va-NC-troopers-watching-the-roads-for-Memorial-Day-travel-208797161.html The additional patrols are aimed at reducing crashes, fatalities and injuries caused by speeding, impaired driving and failure to use seat belts. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:58:56 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Va-NC-troopers-watching-the-roads-for-Memorial-Day-travel-208797161.html 2013-05-24T12:58:56Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/eekend-road-work-near-Downtown-Tunnel--207839701.html All lanes of the tunnel will be open, but I-264 East will be reduced to one lane at the Effingham Street on-ramp beginning at 9:00 p.m. Friday. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:41:05 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/eekend-road-work-near-Downtown-Tunnel--207839701.html 2013-05-17T10:41:05Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/McDonnell--transportation-bill-to-get-ceremonial-signing-207166731.html The measure replaces Virginia's 17 1/2 cents-per-gallon retail gasoline tax with a 3.5 percent wholesale tax on gasoline and a 6 percent levy on diesel fuel. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:59:08 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/McDonnell--transportation-bill-to-get-ceremonial-signing-207166731.html 2013-05-13T12:59:08Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Crash-downs-power-lines-closes-road-near-Newport-News-Shipyard-206923911.html Authorities say it could be well into the evening before Huntington Avenue between 37th and 39th streets reopens. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:20:48 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Crash-downs-power-lines-closes-road-near-Newport-News-Shipyard-206923911.html 2013-05-10T21:20:48Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/June-public-hearing-set-on-Virginia-transportation-priorities-206571461.html Funding will go toward highway, road and bridge projects as well as rail, transit, bicycle, pedestrian and other transportation improvements across the state over the next six fiscal years beginning July 1. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:51:58 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/June-public-hearing-set-on-Virginia-transportation-priorities-206571461.html 2013-05-08T12:51:58Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Driver-pulled-from-truck-hanging-off-bridge-thanks-rescuers-201927921.html Va. State Police say Almira Ribic lost control of her rig, which hit the side of a bridge and caught fire Monday morning. Ribic was rescued after being trapped in the cab as it hung off the bridge over the James River. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:36:34 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Driver-pulled-from-truck-hanging-off-bridge-thanks-rescuers-201927921.html 2013-04-09T21:36:34Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Pothole-repair-at-HRBT-backs-up-traffic-in-Norfolk-199871591.html VDOT says a pothole caused by a broken water line will require a full lane repair, so traffic will be stopped off and on as needed. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:31:21 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Pothole-repair-at-HRBT-backs-up-traffic-in-Norfolk-199871591.html 2013-03-25T21:31:21Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/transportation-199371581.html Regional planners are talking about repaving the current shoulders and using them to expand the congested stretch of highway to six lanes. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:41:38 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/transportation-199371581.html 2013-03-21T21:41:38Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/State-reviewing-pothole-prevention-recommendations-199153111.html It will begin in May, after the current contract with TME Enterprises runs out. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:55:43 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/State-reviewing-pothole-prevention-recommendations-199153111.html 2013-03-20T22:55:43Z http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Pothole-contractor-withdraws-bid-for-new-work-in-Hampton-Roads-198467541.html VDOT says TME Enterprises will withdraw their bid to take care of potholes on I-64 and I-264. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:21:54 GMT http://www.wvec.com/traffic/news/Pothole-contractor-withdraws-bid-for-new-work-in-Hampton-Roads-198467541.html 2013-03-15T21:21:54Z