Suspect In Road Rage-Fueled Shooting Sought By VA State Police

Virginia State Police are trying to identify and locate a man they say shot a driver who may have cut him off June 11 on southbound I-495.

DOT Awards $100M Grant To Franconia-Springfield Bypass Rail Project

The DOT awarded a $100 million grant to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority in support of the Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project.

Closure Of Ramp Planned From Telegraph Road To Fairfax County Parkway

The ramp from Telegraph Road to southbound Fairfax County Parkway in Newington will be closed from July 20 through July 31, VDOT said.

VDOT Seeks Input For Study Of Road Improvements In Springfield Area

VDOT is accepting public input through June 15 on potential improvements to portions of Franconia Road and Commerce Street in Springfield.

Edsall Road Ramp Onto I-395 To Close Nightly In Springfield: VDOT

The eastbound Edsall Road ramp to northbound Interstate 395 will be closed nightly, starting Monday night, for bridge repairs, VDOT said.

VDOT Opens Survey On Possible Changes At Franconia Intersection

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on possible improvements in the area of Telegraph Rd. and Hayfield Rd.

I-395 South Lane Closures Planned For Night-Time Bridge Work: VDOT

The southbound I-395 general purpose lanes will have lane closures at Edsall Road on Monday and Tuesday nights for bridge painting work.

Rent Prices Increase Near Kingstowne Metro Stops Since 2021: Report

A new report from RentHop shows median one-bedroom rents increased near most Metro stops from 2021 to 2022.

Road In Newington Closed For 5 Weeks For Bridge Repairs

The Alban Road bridge over Accotink Creek in Newington will be closed to traffic for about five weeks Saturday, Aug. 13, according to VDOT.

Electric Fairfax Connector Buses In Regional Authority's 6-Year Plan

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority approved its six-year program, including funding for eight battery electric buses.

Franconia-Springfield Metro Station Changes Proposed Amid Road Project

Metro is proposing to modify its station facility for the Frontier Drive Extension Project.

$2 Taxi Surcharge To Be Considered Through Late 2022 In Fairfax County

As gas prices continue to rise and taxi drivers absorb the costs, a higher taxi fuel surcharge will be considered in Fairfax County.

Bike To Work Day Planned In 2022 With Franconia-Springfield Stop

Residents are encouraged to commute by bicycle Friday with the option of nearly 100 pit stops in the DC region.

Virginia Gas Prices Hit New High As Memorial Day Travel Nears

As summer travel season approaches, the gas price average hit a new high Monday in Northern Virginia and across the state.

Proposed Fairfax Connector Changes Affect Franconia-Springfield Routes

Fairfax Connector is proposing changes to bus service that would take effect in October 2022.

Springfield Plaza Leases Part Of Lot For Commuter Parking

The Board of Supervisors approved a new agreement with Springfield Plaza to use parking spaces during the Springfield garage construction.

Weekend Metro Shutdown Planned On Yellow, Blue Lines In NoVA

Metro will shut down train service at some stations Presidents Day weekend and provide free shuttle service.

Lee-Jackson, Lee Highway Renamings: Alternate Names Suggested

Fairfax County's Confederate Names Task Force presented a report to the Board of Supervisors recommending the renaming of two highways.

Metrobus Returning To Regular Weekday Service In Early February

As COVID-related staffing shortages start to improve, Metrobus is preparing to return to its regular weekday scheduling.

Telegraph, Hayfield Road Intersection Meeting Planned By VDOT

The Virginia Department of Transportation will discuss proposed improvements for the Telegraph and Hayfield Roads intersection.

Hit-And-Run Leads To Truck Fire That Closed I-95 North For Hours

Virginia State Police are investigating a hit-and-run on I-95 in Springfield that led to a fire that engulfed two trucks.

Tractor-Trailer Fire Under Control; I-95 Northbound Still Closed

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue personnel brought the I-95N truck fire under control, but the road is expected to be closed for several hours.

Metro Train With Riders Moves On Wrong Track At Franconia Station

A Washington Metrorail Safety Commission report found a supervisor likely had TV on when a train moved the wrong way at the station.

Telegraph Road Permanent Striping Coming After Resident Concerns

After a portion of Telegraph Road was repaved, some residents raised safety concerns about the delay in restriping.

Springfield Garage Project Gets Underway With Groundbreaking

Construction is kicking off for the six-level parking garage with a pedestrian bridge and community space in Springfield.

Fairfax Connector To Join Metro's Free Bus Transfer Fare

Fairfax Connector will join Metro in providing free bus transfers to and from Metrorail starting Sept. 5.

Meeting Postponed On Improvements For Telegraph Road Intersection

The Virginia Department of Transportation has the preliminary design for improvements at Telegraph Road and Hayfield Road in Franconia.

600 E-Scooters Coming To Fairfax County Under Mobility Program

While the county's shared mobility program was created in November 2019, the first two e-scooter operators are approved to deploy devices.

Telegraph Road Restriping Proposal To Be Discussed At Meeting

Transportation officials are seeking feedback on a proposal to add a bike lane and maintain existing travel lanes.

Median Rent Around Franconia Metro Increases From 2020

As commuter habits impacted Metro, RentHop's new report found median one-bedroom rent fell near 55 of 91 Metro stops.

Frontier Drive Extension Being Designed In Springfield

A virtual meeting is planned to discuss the preliminary design of a Frontier Drive extension.

Newington Shared Use Path To Franconia-Springfield Metro Planned

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation will host a meeting on the Cinder Bed Road Bikeway project connecting to the Metro.

Pre-2012 SmarTrip Cards To Be Phased Out By Metro

Metro will install new faregates where SmarTrip cards made before 2012 won't be compatible.

Paving And Restriping Changes Proposed In Kingstowne Area

Transportation officials propose the addition of bike lanes on portions of roads.

Weekend Metro Shutdowns End Early At Franconia, Van Dorn Street

Work on the signal system at Alexandria Rail Yard finished ahead of schedule, according to Metro.

Franconia, Van Dorn Street Metro Stations Closing For 2 Weeks

The stations will be closed for two full weeks in addition to the weekend closures in progress.

DC, NoVA Thanksgiving Travel: Survey Findings, Worst Travel Time

AAA surveyed residents about whether they plan to travel and if COVID-19 factored into decisions not to travel.

Weekend Shutdowns Planned For Franconia, Van Dorn Street Stations

Metro said it will advance work on the signal system as it sees low ridership during the pandemic.

Slugging Location To Move During Springfield Garage Construction

Parking for slug line commuters at a park-and-ride lot in Springfield will be relocated during construction of a Springfield parking garage.

Telegraph Road Closed In Groveton In October For Pipe Repairs

The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert for road closures that will take place in the area in October.