VDOT News - Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are circulating on Fredericksburg area roads, in trucks loaded with treatment materials, prepared to treat for any icing that may develop from rain transitioning to freezing rain this morning.

Heavy rain is currently falling in the Fredericksburg area, and freezing rain remains in the forecast. Any transition this morning to freezing rain may quickly create slick, hazardous conditions on roads. Freezing rain is mostly likely in the northern and western areas, closest to the Northern Virginia and Culpeper regions. Bridges, overpasses and ramps freeze first, due to lower surface temperatures.

Avoid travel in affected areas. Before starting a trip, check 511Virginia.org or the 511Virginia mobile app to view road conditions along your entire route. North and west of the Fredericksburg area, road conditions may be more severe due to frozen precipitation.

Additional VDOT Information Sources

Find VDOT Fredericksburg District news releases online on VDOT’s website, VirginiaDOT.org, under “Newsroom.”

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Visit VDOT’s winter weather page for more information about winter weather preparations and response.

VDOT’s Customer Service Center

VDOT’s Customer Service Center is open 24 hours a day to answer questions and take reports of roadway hazards at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

511Virginia

Motorists can find real-time information on lane closures, work zones, traffic and other incidents on 511Virginia.

Download the free mobile 511Virginia app for Apple and Android devices to stay connected, or visit www.511Virginia.org.

Motorists also can reach 511Virginia by calling 511 when they are not operating a motor vehicle or while using a hands-free device. Do not use a handheld cell phone or mobile device while driving (it’s the law).

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VDOT’s 14-county Fredericksburg District includes the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford in the Fredericksburg area; Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster and Westmoreland counties in the Northern Neck; Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex counties in the Middle Peninsula.

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