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Dave Ress
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Reporter, Richmond Times-Dispatch
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By Dave Ress Verified| Roanoke Times Verified RICHMOND — The cost of reconstructing highways hammered by Hurricane Helene and big bills from the winter’s snow, ice and floods has overwhelmed the Virginia Department of Transportation's budget for dealing with unexpected expenses. But rather than the usual move of tapping the state's highway construction funds to cover the gap, VDOT will try a financial move nobody can remember it trying before.
By Dave Ress Verified| Richmond Times-Dispatch Verified Legislation this year aimed at speeding work on some of Virginia’s most essential bridges and tunnels is seeing a first payback with a fast-track replacement for the aging and nerve-wracking Rappahannock River crossing from the Middle Peninsula to the Northern Neck. Work on a replacement for the 68-year-old Robert Opie Norris Bridge, a 2-mile span with narrow lanes, no shoulders and a 110-foot drop from its center span to the river, will now begin in 2028. That’s eight years ahead of schedule.
By Dave Ress Verified| Roanoke Times Verified RICHMOND — The cost of reconstructing highways hammered by Hurricane Helene and big bills from the winter’s snow, ice and floods has overwhelmed the Virginia Department of Transportation's budget for dealing with unexpected expenses. But rather than the usual move of tapping the state's highway construction funds to cover the gap, VDOT will try a financial move nobody can remember it trying before.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is a daily newspaper based in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 1850, it serves as the primary newspaper of record for the state. The publication was formed through the merger of the Richmond Dispatch and the Richmond Times in 1903 and adopted its current name in 1914. It is owned by Lee Enterprises and is published in a broadsheet format. The newspaper offers comprehensive news coverage, focusing on local, state, and national issues. It is a key source of news for the Richmond area and has a significant readership in nearby cities such as Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Waynesboro. The Richmond Times-Dispatch publishes daily and Sunday editions, with a circulation of 48,807 daily and 52,218 on Sundays as of 2023. Additionally, it provides digital content, allowing readers to access news articles online.
Richmond, Virginia, United States
+1 402-444-1139
Founded: 1860