A scheduled annual inspection of the Downing Bridge in Tappahannock will require an overnight lane closure on Route 360 over the Rappahannock River on the evenings of Friday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 9.
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Expect Overnight Delays on I-95 This Week
Motorists should anticipate overnight delays and lane closures on Interstate 95 with multiple work zones scheduled near Fredericksburg this week through early Saturday, April 28.
read moreLansdowne Road open for traffic
Crews still need to put new markings on the repaired road, but it is open for travel.
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VDOT News: Expect Overnight Lane Closures for Downing Bridge Inspection April 27 – May 9
A scheduled annual inspection of the Downing Bridge in Tappahannock will require an overnight lane closure on Route 360 over the Rappahannock River on the evenings of Friday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 9.
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Expect Overnight Delays on I-95 This Week
Motorists should anticipate overnight delays and lane closures on Interstate 95 with multiple work zones scheduled near Fredericksburg this week through early Saturday, April 28.
read moreLansdowne Road open for traffic
Crews still need to put new markings on the repaired road, but it is open for travel.
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Work planned April 20-28, 2018
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Public Invited to Review Route 301 and Route 207 Corridor Recommended in Caroline, King George
Public meetings have been scheduled to share final recommendations from a transportation planning study of the Route 301 corridor in Caroline and King George counties, and the Route 207 corridor in Caroline.
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Route 1 Paving Project to Begin in Spotsylvania County
Beginning April 22, drivers are asked to be alert for overnight lane closures this spring on Route 1 in Spotsylvania County as crews begin to mill and pave multiple sections of this primary road between the City of Fredericksburg and the Spotsylvania Parkway area.
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Work planned April 20-28, 2018
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Public Invited to Review Route 301 and Route 207 Corridor Recommended in Caroline, King George
Public meetings have been scheduled to share final recommendations from a transportation planning study of the Route 301 corridor in Caroline and King George counties, and the Route 207 corridor in Caroline.
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Route 1 Paving Project to Begin in Spotsylvania County
Beginning April 22, drivers are asked to be alert for overnight lane closures this spring on Route 1 in Spotsylvania County as crews begin to mill and pave multiple sections of this primary road between the City of Fredericksburg and the Spotsylvania Parkway area.
read moreWeather alters I-95 construction plans
Drivers should still anticipate overnight delays with multiple work zones near Fredericksburg scheduled through early Saturday, April 21.
read morePublic hearing coming about Ladysmith Road project
The public is invited to attend a design public hearing on Wednesday, April 18, to learn more about a project to widen and reconstruct Route 639 (Ladysmith Road) between Route 1 and Interstate 95 in Caroline County
read moreLansdowne Rd to be temporarily closed
Work is anticipated to take three weeks to complete.
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Lane reversals planned in advance of DC march
The 95 Express Lanes reversal will be adjusted this weekend to support increased traffic visiting Washington D.C. for the “March For Our Lives” demonstration on Saturday, March 24.
read moreFull traffic stops on I-95 in Stafford
Expect overnight double lane closures and two total traffic stops on I-95 northbound near Exit 143/Garrisonville for overhead sign removal
read moreCourthouse Road ramp closing postponed
The on-ramp to Interstate 95 southbound at Exit 140 from Courthouse Road in Stafford County will remain OPEN this week.
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Help the victim of James Leon Brown. A victim of Domestic Violence
https://www.gofundme.com/helpjuskofamily This is a fund that has been set up to help the victim. I am a friend of the Family
St. James’ House Spring Opening
St. James’ House at 1300 Charles St. in Fredericksburg, Va., is open to the public for tours only two weeks a year; a week in the spring and a week in the fall. Tour the St. James’ House during its spring opening to see its beautiful collection of antiques and decorative arts. Be sure to stroll the handsome gardens after your tour. Admission is $5 per person.
Spotsylvania Farmers Market
The Spotsylvania Farmers Market is open for the 2018 Season! It’s a great place for you to bring family and friends, meet your local producers and growers, and pick up some of the healthiest, freshest ingredients the area has to offer. The Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, from 8:00am – 1:00pm. Cash, credit cards and SNAP/EBT are accepted. See you there!
NPS – “Fit-History” Hike – April 28: Chancellorsville History Trail (3.6 miles)
Fredericksburg, VA: Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park will once again combine health and history with a new series of “Fit-History” hikes this spring. These ranger-led hikes are designed to cover a lot of ground in addition to a lot of history. This season’s hikes will cover two to three miles per hour. All hikes begin at 10 a.m. April 28: Chancellorsville History Trail (3.6 miles) Join historian Frank O’Reilly, and take a hike on one of the park’s most…
Annual Plant Sale at the Mary Washington House
This year's Mary Washington House Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday, April 28, from 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine! Perennials, including varieties from the museum gardens, will be available for sale. Our head gardener will be on hand to assist with your plant choices. All proceeds directly benefit the Washington Heritage Museums gardens.
SPOTSY SPRING FLING CRAFT & VENDOR POP-UP
Get excited to attend an amazing craft and vendor show in Spotsylvania. Enjoy browsing a variety of unique items like handmade jewelry, crafts, soaps, wall art, acrylic pour paintings and more! Vendors include: Clever Containers, Damsel in Defense, Just Quill It, LuLaRoe, Rayr Findz Handmade Jewelry to name a few. Bring the family and enjoy shopping! The show will take place on Saturday, April 28th & Sunday, April 29th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free, and there's…
Afternoon Tea Honor Israel
Planting trees in Israel is a beautiful way to show you care. In fact, the Jewish National Fund has planted trees in Israel for over a century. It connects us to the land, it celebrates our joys and it literally plants a stake of hope and optimism in the future of Israel. Better than a card. Lasts longer than flowers. Creates a living legacy. Plant trees now. For more information about planting a tree in Israel visit Jewish National Fund…
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN OUR REGION: WHAT ARE THE ISSUES?
As part of its study of the local issues surrounding the availability of affordable housing for low income seniors in our region, the League of Women Voters of the Fredericksburg Area is sponsoring a panel presentation on April 30 at 7:00 p.m.. Local experts will address recent studies and existing programs that outline the supply of affordable housing and the barriers that exist to meeting the needs of our communities.
Washington Heritage Museums’ Speaker Series
Please join us as we continue our spring Speaker Series! The series is offered without charge to WHM members and the public alike. This month's speaker will be Amanda Isaac, Associate Curator at Mt. Vernon. Ms. Isaac's lecture is entitled, "Hidden Treasures: The Rediscovery of Original Washington Family Prints at the Mary Washington House." The lecture will be held at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (Fredericksburg) at 10am on Thursday, May 3rd, in the Theater Room. We hope to see…
The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Hedgerow Art Announce the Return of Monster Mashup
Thirty-four artists have transformed thirty-six works of art by kindergarten and middle school students into their own pieces of art. In the fall, thirty-four kindergarteners and two middle school students dreamt-up and created images of monsters. These imaginative creatures were handed-over to local artists who took the aesthetics and characteristics of the student’s monsters and reimagined them into their own work of art. During the artists’ take-over, photos were sent to Hedgerow Art, (owned by Tammy Hedge), who published the…
