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Woman charged in fatal shooting of two VDOT contractors
A woman is charged with fatally shooting two VDOT contractors at a work site in Chesterfield County in July; authorities believe she fled to North Carolina.
Route 288 ramps close nightly Sept. 8–10 in Midlothian
Route 288 ramps in Midlothian will close nightly from September 8–10.
VDOT Studies Phase 2 of Powhite Parkway Extension
VDOT is conducting an environmental impact study for Phase 2 of the Powhite Parkway Extension, which would extend 8 miles from Woolridge Road to Route 360 in Chesterfield County.
VDOT, County Plan Dundas Road Bridge Replacement
Chesterfield County and VDOT have completed a $12.8 million replacement of the aging Dundas Road bridge over G Road, adding pedestrian accommodations between Meadowdale Boulevard and Strathmore Road.
VDOT Approves Pedestrian Crosswalk at Spring Run and Alysheba
VDOT has approved a new pedestrian crosswalk with safety beacons at the Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane intersection, with Chesterfield County now pursuing permitting for construction.
VDOT Approves Pedestrian Crossing at Gateway Centre Parkway
Chesterfield County received VDOT approval in April 2026 to install a pedestrian crosswalk at Gateway Centre Parkway following a study conducted in September 2025.
Route 360/Courthouse Road Intersection Gets Pedestrian Improvements
Chesterfield County and VDOT are advancing a redesign of the Route 360/Courthouse Road intersection to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic conflicts, with construction anticipated in 2030.
VDOT to Repair Woodlake Pedestrian Tunnels
VDOT has completed cementitious liners on three pedestrian tunnels in Woodlake and is preparing to construct concrete headwalls, with Fiddlers Ridge headwall work starting in mid-September.
Suspect Still Sought Two Weeks After Chesterfield Shooting Deaths
Dennikia Rachelle Boyce, 37, remains at large two weeks after the fatal July 24 shooting of two VDOT contractors at a staging area in Chesterfield County, with state police and federal marshals continuing the manhunt.
Speeks Drive Closing August 10-12 for Pipe Work
VDOT will close Speeks Drive in Chesterfield County August 10-12 for pipe replacement work, with detours available for traffic.
VDOT to Close Part of Old Centralia Road for Pipe Replacement
VDOT will close part of Old Centralia Road daily from August 10 to 12 for underground pipe replacement, after moving the work off its original August 3 to 5 dates to avoid disrupting a nearby early voting location.
Two VDOT contractors killed in Route 1 shooting
Two VDOT contractors were killed in a domestic-related shooting at a staging area near Route 1 and Route 288 in Chesterfield County on July 24, 2026.
Chesterfield Homeowners Seek Solutions to Property Flooding
A Chesterfield County family is seeking relief after years of property flooding following heavy rain, with county and state agencies proposing a collaborative review.
Matoaca and Hickory roads close week of July 20 for pipe replacements
Virginia Department of Transportation will close sections of Matoaca and Hickory roads during the week of July 20 for pipe replacement work.
Local Contractor Steps In to Help Chesterfield Couple
A Chesterfield contractor volunteered his services at no cost to help a retired couple after a policy change left them struggling with overgrowth from a VDOT right-of-way encroaching on their property.
VDOT Stops Trimming Roadside Overgrowth at Chesterfield Home
A disabled veteran and his wife in Chesterfield County say VDOT has stopped trimming roadside overgrowth near their property, creating maintenance challenges they say they cannot afford to address themselves.
Iron Bridge Road in Chester reopens after power line repairs
Iron Bridge Road in Chester reopened after VDOT completed repairs to downed power lines that temporarily shut down the route.
I-95 Lane Closures Planned at Coxendale Road Overpass
VDOT will close two northbound I-95 lanes nightly at the Coxendale Road overpass in Chesterfield County for structural repairs.
Powhite Parkway Tolls Coming to an End
Virginia's Powhite Parkway will become toll-free in December 2026 after 38 years of tolling, once construction bonds are fully repaid.
I-95 nightly traffic pattern changes coming to Chesterfield
VDOT announced nightly traffic pattern changes on I-95 in Chesterfield County, including lane closures and slow rolls for bridge and infrastructure work through June 2026.