RICHMOND — Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne announced Thursday, Nov. 29, the delayed opening of the 64 Express Lanes in Norfolk. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) had planned to open the Express Lanes in December. However, the opening has been delayed in order to complete additional testing of electronic tolling equipment. “Last April, we … Continue reading
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Driver of overturned van in Va. charged with manslaughter
BOWLING GREEN, Va. (AP) — Police say the driver of a van that overturned on Interstate 95 in Virginia, killing six people, has been charged with six counts of involuntary manslaughter. Virginia State Police said in a news release on Sunday that driver fatigue is being considered as a factor in the crash, which occurred … Continue reading
Obama’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A legal battle is brewing in Washington over President Barack Obama’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, setting states economically dependent on fossil fuels against those already suffering from longer droughts, stronger storms and higher seas. A coalition of 18 states filed motions Wednesday seeking to defend the Clean Power Plan, responding … Continue reading
Va. may turn away from private financing of I-66 project
VIENNA, Va. (AP) — Virginia may rely less on the private sector as it embarks on its next massive transportation project: the addition of express toll lanes on Interstate 66 outside the Capital Beltway. Aubrey Layne, Virginia’s secretary of transportation, told the state’s Commonwealth Transportation Board that Virginia could potentially save as much as $1 … Continue reading
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