Alert and Advisories – VPRA https://vapassengerrailauthority.org Virginia Passenger Rail Authority Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:52:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/VPRA_abbreviated-logo_blue-2-66x66.png Alert and Advisories – VPRA https://vapassengerrailauthority.org 32 32 Temporary Lane Closures Eastbound Maine Avenue SW Friday, June 6 – Friday 13, 2025 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/temporary-lane-closures-eastbound-maine-avenue-sw-friday-june-6-friday-13-2025/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:52:50 +0000 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/?p=19797 The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes and shoulders on the following roadways to complete construction activities.  Work is scheduled to take place during the day starting Friday, June 6, 2025, extending through Friday, June 13, 2025. A lane closure will be in place from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Please note: The lane closure dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions, site readiness, and nearby construction activities.

  • A single right lane closure will be in place for eastbound traffic on Maine Avenue SW between 12th Street and 14th Street SW.

Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians safely through the work zones. All roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in this area.

These closures are needed for construction activities associated with the Long Bridge Project. The project will add a new two-track railroad bridge next to the existing Long Bridge across the Potomac River, increasing rail capacity and alleviating a bottleneck for Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express. It will also create a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the river. The 1.8-mile project includes five new rail bridges and two new pedestrian/bicycle bridges.

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Temporary Lane Closures on Maiden Lane SW Monday, June 9 – Friday 13, 2025 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/temporary-lane-closures-on-maiden-lane-sw-monday-june-9-friday-13-2025/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:49:28 +0000 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/?p=19787

(Washington, DC)—The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close lanes and shoulders on the following roadways to complete construction activities. Work is scheduled to take place during the day starting Monday, June 9, 2025, extending through Friday, June 13, 2025. The lane closure will be in place from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Please note: The lane closure dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions, site readiness, and nearby construction activities.

  • A single right lane closure will be in effect on Maiden Lane SW between 12th Street and 14th Street SW. During this time, on-street parking will be prohibited along Maiden Lane SW during the closure.

Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians safely through the work zones. All roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of signage and work zones while traveling in this area.

These closures are needed for construction activities associated with the Long Bridge Project. The project will add a new two-track railroad bridge next to the existing Long Bridge across the Potomac River, increasing rail capacity and alleviating a bottleneck for Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express. It will also create a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the river. The 1.8-mile project includes five new rail bridges and two new pedestrian/bicycle bridges.

 

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Temporary Lane Closures: May 28, 2025 – May 30, 2025 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/temporary-lane-closures-may-28-2025-may-30-2025/ Tue, 27 May 2025 15:18:36 +0000 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/?p=19458

Temporary Lane Closures on The George Washington
Memorial Parkway May 28, 2025, to May 30, 2025
(Washington, DC) – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
(VPRA), in coordination with the National Park Service (NPS),
will implement lane closures on the following roadways for
pre-construction inspections. Work is scheduled during
daytime off-peak hours starting Wednesday, May 28, 2025,
and extending through Friday, May 30, 2025. These
closure dates and times are contingent on suitable weather,
field conditions, and/or adjacent construction activities.

  • George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP)
    Single-lane closures will be in place between the I-395
    interchange and Gravelly Point Park. Northbound lane
    closures are scheduled between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30
    p.m.; southbound lane closures are scheduled between
    10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Vehicular traffic in both directions of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) and on all interchange ramps with I-395 will be monitored.

Traffic controls, including signage, will be in place to guide
motorists and pedestrians safely through the work zones. All
roadway users are advised to stay alert and be observant of
signage and work zones while traveling in this area. These
closures are needed for construction activities associated with
the Long Bridge Project in Washington DC.

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Service Alert: Norfolk Station Arrival/Departure Info https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/norfolk-station-arrival-departure-info/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:24:54 +0000 https://vapassengerrailauthority.org/?p=14305

There are parking changes at the Norfolk Amtrak Station:

  • Parking for Amtrak Customers is available in Lot E.
  • Effective March 14, 2025:
    • Parking rate is $10/day
    • Two ways to pay:
      • ParkMobile app
      • On-site multi-space meter
  • Consider using rideshare or personal drop-off/pick-up.
  • Vehicles that do not pay for parking are subject to parking citations.

 

 

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