Transportation stories in Richmond

A 44-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being hit by a car in Chesterfield County last week. The incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.

Richmond city leaders announced the installation of new traffic signals near CarMax Park this Fall. This development coincides with the ongoing baseball season for the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

Preliminary findings from the NTSB reveal a tragic collision between an Air Canada plane and a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. The investigation highlights communication failures and the need for improved safety measures.

A crash has resulted in the closure of multiple lanes on Interstate 95 South in Petersburg. The incident occurred on Thursday, causing significant traffic disruptions.

RICHMOND, Va. Wednesday is Wear Orange Day, part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, encouraging safe driving through highway construction zones.On average, at least two people are killed in work zones every day. The Federal Highway Administration's latest statistics from 2024 note 899 people die

[Link: https://i.redd.it/fuy2hq0hbrwg1.jpeg] There is an anti-abortion rally happening today in downtown. Be prepared for some traffic, if you have to travel to downtown.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is set to invest $12.5 billion to modernize outdated air traffic control technology. This funding aims to replace aging systems that contribute to flight delays and improve safety and efficiency in U.S. air travel.

This is sort of a rant but also a question. First, why can’t they put those white poles to barrier the lane like they do in many other places in the city? Cars love to use the bike lane as a passing lane. Second, they just re-lined some of the intersections. The bike lane used to be to the left

Virginia State troopers worked with Greensville County sheriffs to resuscitate a driver who "stopped breathing" after a crash on Interstate 95 on Monday morning.

[Link: https://i.redd.it/teya0m75rcwg1.jpeg] Patriot Front sticker is on the traffic light box in front of the 7-11 at Pole Green & Bell Creek rd. it's been up there for 2 days now supposedly. I just saw it today & was running late so I couldn't do all the peeling needed so I slapped some

President Donald Trump says a U.S. Naval vessel fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman Sunday as it attempted to bypass the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian port traffic.In a social media message Sunday, President Trump said the Iranian ship, named Touska, did not follow directio

A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 295 caused a fuel leak and closed a portion of the highway on Friday evening.

[Link: https://i.redd.it/o4h9famd60wg1.jpeg] Apparently, we can park near the pedestrian bridge now? 🤔🤨

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1sp2rbi] Saw these on the Buttermilk right as you come up to the Nickel Bridge sidewalk (south side).

A late-night crash involving a tractor-trailer has resulted in the closure of Interstate 295 North in Prince George County. Authorities are responding to the incident, which has disrupted traffic in the area.

Chesterfield County officials are inviting residents to share their opinions on a potential new roundabout. This initiative aims to enhance local traffic flow and safety.

Soccer fans traveling from New York City to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will face a staggering $150 round-trip train fare, up from the usual $12.90. This fare hike is aimed at covering the state's transportation costs during the tournament.

Current events statewide and internationally are taking a massive toll on me today. Someone referenced the old Alan/Steve prairie dog video in an another thread and it made me wistful for the Internet of the olden days, where simple funny innocuous videos were plentiful, and we were more innocent

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An audio recording from an air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., is circulating on social media after capturing what appears to be two airline pilots making animal noises over an emergency channel.While some consider the audio to be pilots blowing off steam, other

[Link: https://i.redd.it/uzqddghh1lvg1.jpeg] Any reason to avoid going through the HRBT is a good reason.

A massive pileup involving approximately 70 vehicles occurred on a snowy section of Interstate 70 in Colorado, resulting in eight injuries. The incident led to the closure of the eastbound highway as officials assessed the situation and transported several individuals to the hospital.

[Link: https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/04/15/pedestrian-dead-after-fatal-crash-chesterfield/] This is what… #10 in the area And ya, it’s in chesterfield right across the city line. But I’m just Let’s bring in a bus line and approve high density development. \*\*BUT GOD FORBID\*\* we provide a w

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1sksej1] I regularly post Richmond wildlife photos here if that’s your thing: https://www.instagram.com/rvabirdwatch

[Link: https://i.redd.it/p0n0wm1595vg1.jpeg] Struggling to find many details but Google Maps is showing like 4 or 5 accidents this morning?! Stay safe out there folks.

It feels wild I'm even trying this but I've sent tons of messages via social media channels, applied to loads on Indeed too but I'm really struggling. Does anyone know of any hospitality or retail openings in Chesterfield? preferably City Centre or somewhere close by and along the 54 bus route as I

A woman was hospitalized after accidentally backing her car into a building on Midlothian Turnpike. In a separate incident, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver on the same road later that night.

A woman has died in a Chesterfield County hospital following a late-night accident where she was hit by a car shortly after stepping off a bus. Witnesses reported seeing the incident unfold.