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Jefferson Davis Highway name changed in Arlington
The Commonwealth Transportation Board voted Wednesday to change the official name of U.S. Route 1 through Arlington County to Richmond Highway this fall.
2 weeks ago -
Pedestrian fatally struck on US-1 in Lorton
A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday in Fairfax County, Virginia, on U.S. Route 1, which temporarily closed southbound lanes during the morning rush.
6 months ago -
Troopers investigating crash that killed 2 Virginia women
Virginia State police say a driver crossed the center line on Route 1, causing a chain-reaction crash. Two women are now dead.
6 months ago -
Pedestrian killed in Howard Co. crash
A man walking on the travel lanes on Washington Boulevard in Jessup, Maryland, was killed when he was struck by a car.
9 months ago -
Fredericksburg, VDOT discuss changes that could shave time off your trip on US 1
A study focused on intersections, bottlenecks and safety in the area north of Route 3 and south of the Rappahannock River estimates that around $15 million in projects could reduce the amount of time spent in delays by 34 percent.
9 months ago -
Slow down: Speed limit to change on an Alexandria stretch of US 1
Drivers on a stretch of U.S. Route 1 in Alexandria, Virginia, should get ready to slow down — fast. The change goes into effect Monday.
9 months ago -
Virginia counties vie for transportation improvement funds
Residents turned out in Fairfax County to tell transportation planners it’s time they received money for road improvements. One said, “My parents were promised these improvements back in the ’50s and ’60s.”
1 year ago -
Cold weather causes water main breaks along US 1 in Md.
Broken water mains keep happening along the U.S. Route 1 corridor in Prince George’s County, Maryland, during this ongoing cold snap.
1 year ago -
Stafford man charged in Route 1 crash involving sheriff’s deputy
A Stafford, Virginia, man has been charged with reckless driving and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle following a Thursday morning crash on Route 1 that involved a sheriff’s deputy.
2 years ago -
Parts of 200 homes, businesses in path of Route 1 ‘superstreet’
More than 200 businesses and residences are in the path of the planned widening of Route 1 in Fairfax County, which includes a bus-only rapid transit line. A public meeting Tuesday will be the first time property owners can see a list of the homes and businesses that would be affected by the project.
2 years ago -
Fort Belvoir’s main gate reopens after needed intersection work
Fort Belvoir’s main gate, Pence Gate, reopened early Tuesday after three weeks of construction to rebuild the front gate’s intersection to better accommodate traffic that backs up near the Fairfax County, Virginia, military base.
3 years ago -
Beltway road work in Md. will cause long-term lane closures
The Maryland State Highway Administration says it will begin a safety and repaving project at 9 p.m. Thursday on the Beltway between New Hampshire Avenue and U.S. 1.
3 years ago -
New bus-only lanes open along Jefferson Davis Highway
The lanes will speed up some trips between Arlington and Alexandria, require some changes for commuter buses, and cost drivers who ignore the new rules a $200 ticket.
3 years ago -
Traffic relief: U.S. 1 widening starting soon in Prince William Co.
Congestion relief on U.S. 1 in Prince William County, Virginia is a big step closer to reality: A contractor has been hired and construction is expected to begin in a matter of months.
3 years ago -
Water main break closes lanes of U.S. 1 in Md.
WASHINGTON — A water main break on U.S. 1 In Prince George’s County could cause delays for Tuesday morning’s commute. A single left lane gets by on northbound U.S. 1/Baltimore Avenue in College Park, Maryland, just north…
4 years ago
