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Repaving begins on I-95 in region

Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:56 pm

The state Department of Transportation began this week to repave sections of Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg region, work that is scheduled to continue through December. Counties affected include Caroline, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and the city of Fredericksburg. Lane closures generally are scheduled overnight – after the evening rush hour has concluded and before the morning rush hour has begun. In Caroline County, the following areas will be repaved: • I-95

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  • Historic markers to be unveiled in PR

    Posted on April 19, 2012 at 11:57 am

    PORT ROYAL – A Port Royal historical group will unveil four historic markers in the town on Saturday. Historic Port Royal received a grant last year from the Daughters of the American Revolution that provided matching funds to purchase the markers. The locations and themes of the markers were chosen to reflect the DAR’s grant program. The four markers honor Dorothy Roy, Fox Tavern, Port Royal Harbor, and the Native

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  • Rotary to honor Milford man

    Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Rotary International will honor a Milford man with a humanitarian award. George F. Atwell, a member of the Rotary Club of Caroline County, will be presented the organization’s International Service Award For A Polio Free World later this year. No more than 10 individual Rotarians in the world earn the award annually. Atwell, who serves as a committee chairman in the local Rotary club, has traveled to three countries in

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  • Work begins on US 301 bridge

    Posted on March 28, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Bridge rehabilitation work is set to begin on U.S. 301 over the Rappahannock River between Caroline and King George counties. Starting this week, motorists may notice the appearance of construction signs at the bridge. Periodic single lane closures may be required until completion in July 2013. The state has awarded a $5.5 million contract to Corman Construction Inc. to repair the James Madison Memorial Bridge. The project will increase the

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  • Work starts to replace Route 207 span

    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    Construction work is beginning to replace a bridge on westbound Route 207 (Rogers Clark Boulevard) in Caroline County that crosses CSX railroad tracks. Construction is expected to last through May 2013. Work is now underway on the 15-month project. When complete, the new bridge will have two 12-foot travel lanes with a 10-foot right shoulder, and a 5-foot median shoulder. The contract for the project was awarded to Spotsylvania County’s

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