Traffic & Transit

Transit Service In Fredericksburg Closes Early Due To Severe Weather

Severe weather prompted the early closure of transit service in Fredericksburg on Monday.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — With Fredericksburg City and much of the surrounding area under a tornado watch, Fredericksburg public transit will be closing service early on Monday.

The following routes will be closing early:

  • Route 23: 12:50 p.m.
  • Routes 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, and 32/33: 1 p.m
  • Routes 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15: 1:30 p.m.

Fifty-two Virginia counties are under a tornado watch Monday as a series of severe thunderstorms that could produce heavy rains, and damaging winds with gusts up to 80 mph are forecast to hit Virginia Monday, forecasters say.

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On Sunday, Fredericksburg City Schools announced that all schools and offices would be closed on Monday due to the threat of severe thunderstorms and damaging winds.

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