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The Virginia Department of Transportation
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Virginia vdot.virginia.gov Joined February 2009

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VDOT @VaDOT 1h

UPDATE (11/9 at 2:10 p.m.) All lanes of I-95 south are now open at mile marker 57.9 near Woods Edge Road in @ChesterfieldVa. Additional closures and details⤵️

VDOT Richmond @VaDOTRVA 1h

Update (2:03 p.m.): All lanes are now open. Use caution in the area as the roadway has been milled in preparation for paving. This section of I-95 south will close for paving tonight at 8 p.m. and will reopen at 6 a.m. tomorrow. Use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
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VDOT @VaDOT 1d

Teachers, parents & caregivers: Did you know that VDOT offers STEM lessons & loaner kits for your class? Students can learn about bridges, technical drawing and more.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3IAqQdO
Additional student activities➡️ bit.ly/41vvH8Q

#STEMSTEAMDay

Illustration of a backpack below a colorful cluster of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) symbols and icons forming a circular shape around the word "STEM" in bold, colorful letters.

VDOT @VaDOT 2d

Lot's of exciting progress has been happening in the VDOT Staunton District along the I-81 corridor this fall.

From new lanes and bridge improvements to major project milestones, catch up on all the updates in the Improve 81 Fall Newsletter: bit.ly/3VK2Qid

VDOT @VaDOT 3d

“I’m about to be hit.”

Those were Interstate Maintenance Contractor Randy’s words before a distracted driver traveling approx 70 mph crashed into his truck, despite being the warning lights being activated.

During #CrashResponderSafetyWeek, remember: Lives are on the line.

Text on a light background reads: "CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK 2026. Everyone Deserves to Make It Home. Meet District Incident Management Coordinator, Randy C. #CRSW2026.

A person sits in the driver's seat of a vehicle with the window down. They are wearing a cap with "VDOT" on it and reflective sunglasses. Brick building is visible in the background.

A road accident scene features a heavily damaged white Ford vehicle. Various traffic signs and barriers are entangled with the vehicle. The area is lit by the vehicle’s headlights, with visible skid marks on the asphalt. The background is dark, indicating nighttime.

The image features text saying "Slow Down Move Over Lives Are On The Line" with images of roads and traffic incorporated in the letters. It includes logos for VDOT and Virginia State Police.

VDOT @VaDOT 4d

Crash responders play a vital role in keeping our highways safe and traffic moving smoothly. Get them home safe by remembering to always slow down and move over for flashing red, blue or amber lights. This simple act can safe a life.

#CRSW2026

Text on a beige background reads: "Crash Responder Safety Week 2026. A Message To Drivers From A VDOT Safety Service Patroller." A hashtag at the bottom right corner says "#CRSW2026".

Beige text on a red background reads "Crash Responder Safety Week 2026. We're all people. We have families to go home to. Just that little bit of time to move over an extra lane or slow down, ti can mean life or death. #CRSW2026."

A person wearing neon PPE. Text reads "Caden Breeden. VDOT Safety Service Patrol."

Text reads "Slow Down. Move Over. Lives Are On The Line." The VDOT and Virginia State Police logos are at the bottom.