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November 5 - 11: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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I-66 Traffic Stoppages and Slowdowns Tonight, Nov. 6 and Wednesday Night, Nov. 7 - Dominion Energy Transmission Line Work to Occur

FAIRFAX - Drivers on I-66 between Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) and Route 243 (Nutley Street) should expect delays and plan to use alternate routes during...




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ROUTE 58 DETOURS in PLACE - Flooding results in lengthy detour for all traffic

LYNCHBURG — As a result of rain and run-off from Tropical Storm Michael, Route 58 in Halifax County is closed from Route 360 to Route 744 until further notice.









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VDOT ENCOURAGES RACE FANS TO FOLLOW SIGNS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY

SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation encourages race fans driving to and from Martinsville Speedway for the race on Saturday, September 29, to follow recommended traffic patterns as posted on signs and message boards. VDOT will place signs and changeable message boards throughout the region to assist travelers. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be heavy. Watch for the speed limit to be reduced from 65 mph to 45 mph on the Route 220/Route 58 Bypass as you approach the speedway. From Roanoke and areas north of Martinsville: Race fans traveling south on Route 220 can take the exit onto Route 58 to Martinsville to reach the track or they can continue on the Route 220/Route 58 Bypass to the speedway interchange. From Danville and areas east of Martinsville: Motorists on the Route 58 Bypass should follow signs directing them to use the track’s back gate. This entrance is located off the bypass, east of the track. From Greensboro and areas south of Martinsville: Motorists should watch for electronic message boards and obey police directing traffic. Through traffic should use the left lane. From Stuart and areas west of Martinsville: Motorists should stay on Route 58 east and follow signs and message boards to the track. Those attending the race should closely follow directional information.




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TRAFFIC ALERT: ROUTE 220 AT ELECTRIC ROAD IN ROANOKE COUNTY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

SALEM – Route 220 north and south at Route 419 (Electric Road) in the Southern Hills area of Roanoke County is closed due to flooding. Drivers will need to seek alternate routes as the road will remain closed until the water recedes. Message boards are in place to alert motorists of the closure. Roads throughout the area may also experience flash flooding conditions as heavy rains continue through the evening. Drivers should use caution, drive with care and expect delays on their commute home from work today. If you see water across a road, turn around. Do not attempt to cross and or go around barricades that have closed a road. The Virginia Department of Transportation will be monitoring road conditions overnight. To report road conditions and downed trees, call 1-800-FOR-ROAD. For updates on this lane closure and others around the district, visit www.511Virginia.org . Follow us on Twitter for the latest updates in our region at @511southwestva and @VaDOTSalem.




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TRAFFIC ALERT: SLOPE FAILURE CLOSES LANE ON SOUTHBOUND ROUTE 220 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY LINE - Drivers should expect delays in this area and plan accordingly

SALEM – The left lane of southbound Route 220 is closed due to a slope failure in the median just south of the Franklin County line. The lane closure begins approximately one mile prior to  the Roanoke County and Franklin County line and just north of the intersection with Route 613 (Naff Road).   Drivers should prepare for travel delays and plan accordingly. Message boards are in place to alert motorists of the closure. The Virginia Department of Transportation is currently investigating to determine what repairs need to be made. The lane will remain closed until further notice.   For updates on this lane closure, visit www.511Virginia.org .




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TRAFFIC ALERT: ROUTE 220 LANE CLOSURES WILL HEAVILY IMPACT TRAFFIC TONIGHT THROUGH NEXT WEEK IN FRANKLIN AND ROANOKE COUNTIES - Drivers should plan ahead and expect delays

SALEM – The recent flooding and heavy rainfall has resulted in several slope and shoulder failures along Route 220 in Roanoke and Franklin Counties. During the next week, crews will be working to repair the damage and commuters and travelers will be impacted. Route 220 Southbound between Buck Mountain Road and Yellow Mountain Road in Roanoke County The right lane of southbound Route 220 is closed due to a slope failure on the right shoulder of the road between Buck Mountain and Yellow Mountain Road in Roanoke County.  High water from the heavy rains caused a rock slide that impacted the shoulder of the roadway. The weight caused the shoulder to collapse resulting in the road being pushed out and giving way. The right lane closure will remain in place through Monday evening, weather permitting. Crews are developing a plan to repair the pipe and plan to begin work over the weekend.   Route 220 Southbound at Franklin County Line The left lane of southbound Route 220 has been closed due to a slope failure in the median just south of the Franklin County line. VDOT crews have been working to determine how a pipe under the road has failed and how to proceed with repairs. At this time, the ground continues to settle and move, therefore, the lane will remain closed through the weekend and into Monday . The lane closure is located approximately one mile prior to the Roanoke County and Franklin County line and just north of the intersection with Route 613 (Naff Road).  Route 220 Shoulder Repairs There will be alternating right and left lane closures on southbound and northbound Route 220 next week, weather permitting, to repair shoulders that have been damaged by the heavy rainfall. Drivers using Route 220 southbound and northbound should plan ahead for significant delays during this time until repairs can be made and lane closures are removed. Drivers should plan ahead accordingly. For updates on this lane closure, visit www.511Virginia.org .




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VDOT ENCOURAGES RACE FANS TO FOLLOW SIGNS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY - Drivers traveling from Roanoke to the race should plan ahead for possible delays on Route 220 southbound

SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation encourages race fans driving to and from Martinsville Speedway for the race on Sunday, October 28, to follow recommended traffic patterns as posted on signs and message boards. Drivers travelling from Roanoke to the Martinsville Speedway for the race events this weekend should plan for possible delays due to a left lane closure on Route 220 southbound approaching the Boones Mill area. VDOT will place many signs and changeable message boards throughout the region to assist travelers. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be heavy. Traffic is being routed to the speedway in certain patterns to minimize overall congestion as much as possible. Watch for the speed limit to reduce gradually from 65 mph to 35 mph on the Route 220/Route 58 Bypass as you approach the speedway. From Roanoke and areas north of Martinsville: Race fans traveling south on Route 220 are encouraged to allow for extra travel time. A left lane closure is in place for a pipe failure in the median about eight miles south of Roanoke and 1.7 miles north of Boones Mill. Drivers can take the exit onto Route 58 to Martinsville to reach the track or they can continue on the Route 220/Route 58 Bypass past the speedway interchange and turn right onto the access road that leads into the speedway. The entrance is located one mile east of the Route 220 interchange and may provide easier access. Signs are in place designating the entrance to the speedway.  From Danville and areas east of Martinsville: Motorists on the Route 58 Bypass should follow signs directing them to use the track’s back gate. This entrance is located off the bypass, east of the track. From Greensboro and areas south of Martinsville: Route 220 northbound traffic will split into three lanes shortly before reaching the speedway.  Motorists should watch for electronic message boards and obey police directing traffic. Through traffic should use the left lane. From Stuart and areas west of Martinsville: Motorists should stay on Route 58 east and follow signs and message boards to the track.  ADA Parking: Race fans needing ADA Parking are encouraged to enter the Speedway via Old Sand Roa Those attending the race should closely follow directional information and plan to arrive early and expect heavy traffic and delays. Martinsville Speedway has shared the attached graphics for drivers entering and exiting from the race.







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I-66 Eastbound between Groveton Road and Sudley Road in Manassas Overnight Traffic Stoppages and Triple Lane Closure May 11




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I-66 Eastbound and Westbound between Sudley Road in Manassas and Route 29 in Centreville Overnight Traffic Stoppages and Lane Closures May 8-10




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I-66 Outside the Beltway Lane Closures and Traffic Changes May 10-16




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I-66 Outside the Beltway Lane Closures and Traffic Changes May 3-9




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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR OCTOBER 22-26, 2018 - Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley:  Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.




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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 2, 2018 - Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley:  Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.




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EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS NOVEMBER 1-3 AT INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 340/50/17 IN CLARKE COUNTY

Traffic delays are possible Thursday through Saturday, November 1-3, at the intersection of Route 340 (Lord Fairfax Highway) and Route 50/17 (John Mosby Highway) in Clarke County. Milling and paving operations on both highways require alternating lane closures as follows:




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TRAFFIC DELAYS NOVEMBER 5-16 FOR ROUTE 602 BRIDGE WORK AT ROCKINGHAM-PAGE COUNTY LINE

Significant traffic delays are possible for about two weeks beginning Monday, November 5, on Route 602 (East Point Road/Maryland Avenue) at the bridge over the South Fork Shenandoah River. These traffic restrictions are needed during the final phases of rehabilitation of the bridge, which is at the Rockingham-Page county line near the town of Shenandoah.




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TRAFFIC ALERT FOR NOVEMBER 5-9, 2018 - Highway Work Zones in the Staunton District

The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley:  Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.





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Clever traffic system helps Dutch cyclists sail through green lights

As cyclists approach a Flo unit, the pole flashes an image of a critter that corresponds to how fast they should be going to avoid waiting for the light.




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Can traffic lights help us eat better?

Researchers add color-coded traffic symbols along with calorie counts to a menu to see how they influence people's choices.




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London's Garden Bridge to bring tranquility, foot traffic to the Thames

Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous.



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New study links childhood asthma to living near traffic

Living near high-traffic roads accounts for 14% of all asthma cases, researchers find.




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Traffic lights are hot spots for air pollution

Being stopped at red lights is more than just annoying; it also can be incredibly unhealthy.




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Paris bans diesels (and restricts traffic)

The City of Lights is for lovers ... and pedestrians, bikers and transit riders.




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Waze: Crowdsourced traffic control

A new iPhone app lets drivers report traffic conditions to each other in real time.



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Traffic congestion dipping as economy falters

Here's a status report on the nation's commuters.




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What ants can teach us about traffic jams

New research explains why ants never get stuck in traffic.



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Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam?

With more cars on the road and few infrastructure projects to ease congestion, traffic jams are just getting more epic.




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London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty

Located in northwest London, it's the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.




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8 Greatest Ways To Converting Your Traffic Into Your Greatest Profit

The Secrets behind a Great Profits from Traffic finally revealed! If you want to know how they make it, you'll definitely need to know what they're doing.




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Free Traffic Exchanges are King

If you're a serious online marketer with your own website or websites, or you promote affiliate marketing programs, you know how expensive PPC (pay per click) advertising can be. If you're in a very competitive market, you know first hand how very expensive this can be.




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The 3 Best Website Traffic Sources

Provides a different perspective on what website traffic "really" is and gives you some very straight forward thoughts on how to evaluate any source of traffic you're considering purchasing. Explains why publishing targeted articles online is your best strategy




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Leveraged Information = MORE Website Traffic

Think about leveraging your website content with copy that sets you apart from your competitors.




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Latest Website Traffic Articles at ArticleGeek.com

Read the latest Website Traffic Articles from ArticleGeek.com




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Free Article Writing Tips to Increase Website Traffic

If you're not doing so already, you may want to consider writing articles about your website's topic. Writing copyright free articles is a great way to...




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What is a Free Traffic Exchange ?

For any serious webmaster of affiliate marketer, you know traffic is everything. Free traffic exchange sites are the most cost effective way to generate targeted traffic to your website or product.




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Free Traffic

For any serious webmaster of affiliate marketer, you know traffic is king. Traffic exchange sites are the most cost effective way to generate targeted traffic to your website or product.




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Website Traffic Is Not The Key To Success

Although it's true that a constant stream of traffic is the lifeblood of a website, the quality of the traffic is far more important than the quantity. What you need are visitors specifically interested in your product or service -- you need 'targeted traffic'.




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The Pen Is Mightier Than Website Traffic

There is a certain art to writing an article but it doesn't really require any special skills. You don't need a degree to write an article and you don't need to be a programmer to submit your articles to ezines, blogs etc.




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Is automated traffic something to consider?

Trying to get visitors to come to your site can often be a very hard task, how will people find you when they do not know you exist? If you have time and dedication, you do not need to spend too much to get your site seen.




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Ezine Advertising - Simple Techniques to Drive Traffic to Your Site

The beauty of ezine advertising is that it?s the most targeted form of advertising on the internet. As long as your ad relates closely to the theme of the ezine, the person reading your ad is already halfway toward buying what you have to offer. Three types of ads work best.




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The Steps Before Website Traffic

Your website must be 'set up' to rank high in the search engines. It's important to do it BEFORE you submit your site for the first time. Here's why: