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Virginia Department of Transportation
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project Area -- a 7.5 mile corridor running from Maryland through Washington D.C. and into Virginia -- will replace the existing Woodrow Wilson Bridge that spans the Potomac River. Plans are also to upgrade four interchanges that feed into the project area to ease traffic congestion. - Springfield Interchange
Every day 430,000 vehicles pass through the Springfield Interchange, where I-95, 395 and 495 come together. Interchange improvements include building more than 50 bridges and widening I-95 to 24 lanes between the Beltway and Franconia Road. The project will take 8 years to complete. - I-295 Flyover
This project will improve traffic flow in areas along I-295 and I-64 in western Henrico County. Specific tasks include: - widening Pouncey Tract Road;
- construction of a new flyover ramp from eastbound I-64 to I-295 south; and
- adding an additional travel lane along I-64 east and westbound from Route 288 to Route 250 (Broad Street).
- The I-205 Flyoever site provides project updates and details, as well as the construction schedule for this project.
- I-64 Construction
The I-64 Info site is VDOT’sconstruction page for the I-64 Corridor throughout Virginia, and features up-to-date information about projects affecting the interstate. - Route 58
Route 58 is Virginia's longest roadway -- stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest tip of Virginia. The Route 58 Corridor Development Program encompasses almost 700 miles of roadway targeted for improvements (including widening).. About 370 miles of Route 58 are now four lanes or more, compared to 240 miles when the program started. Work began on the east coast and is moving westward. - Idea-66
Idea 66 is VDOT’s construction and comment page for the I-66 Corridor throughout Virginia, and features up-to-date information about projects, designs, and public meetings regarding I-66. - I-81
The I-81 site is a VDOT construction page for the I-81 Corridor throughout Virginia, and features up-to-date information about projects throughout I-81.
Department of Rail and Public Transportation
- Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project
The Dulles Metrorail is a new 23-mile rail line that will extend Metro service from the Orange Line at the East Falls Church station in Fairfax County to Route 772/Ryan Road in Loudoun County. The corridor encompasses several activity centers, including Tysons Corner, Reston, Herndon and Washington Dulles International Airport, as well as the emerging activity center in eastern Loudoun County. - Rail Enhancement Fund
The Rail Enhancement Fund, advanced by Governor Warner in 2005 with bipartisan support, provides $23 million in annual, dedicated funding for passenger or freight rail improvements in Virginia. - Norfolk Light Rail
The Norfolk Light Rail Transit Project is a proposal to extend a rail line 7.4 miles along the I-264 corridor, running from the Eastern Virginia Medical Center through downtown Norfolk to Newtown Road.
Department of Motor Vehicles
- Real ID
Federal legislation passed in 2005 may dramatically change the requirements for Virginians applying for or renewing driver’s licenses and photo identification cards in the future. Congress passed the Real ID Act, which calls for a nationwide standardization of licenses and ID cards, as well as very stringent requirements for issuance. In March, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued regulations for the complex legislation. The Virginia DMV is currently evaluating the rules to determine the impact on Virginians and the agency’s operations. Minimally, the Real ID Act may require every Virginian to appear at a DMV office to renew a driver’s license or ID card, and provide documentation that proves identity, residency, Social Security number and legal presence in the U. S. In addition, DMV may be required to verify all customer documents with the original issuing entity. Once Real ID is implemented, Virginians may experience significantly longer wait times and changes in the way DMV serves customers. - Driver's License Central Issue
Beginning in 2008, DMV will no longer issue driver’s licenses and ID cards over the counter at customer service centers. To address issues such as fraud and security, licenses and ID cards will be produced and issued from a secure, central location and mailed to the customer’s home address. Customers will still apply and be tested at customer service centers, and will be issued a receipt that will serve as a temporary license until the actual license or ID card arrives. - Zero Fraud
Call the Zero Fraud hotline,1-877-ZERO-FRAUD (1-877-937-6372) to report information about suspected fraud regarding driver’s licenses and ID cards. The hotline was established by Virginia’s Operation Integrity Task Force, a partnership between DMV, the Office of the Attorney General, Virginia State Police, Virginia Sheriff’s Association, Virginia Chiefs of Police Association and Virginia Association of Commonwealth Attorneys. DMV is committed to protecting the integrity and security of driver’s licenses and ID cards. - CSI / Business Transformation
DMV is in the process of re-thinking the way it does business and building a technological infrastructure that makes serving customers easier, and more efficient and secure. Development of the CSI system is a multi-year process, expected to result in more personalized customer service. When fully implemented, the system redesign will enhance internal controls, improve revenue collection, and increase productivity to meet the 21st century needs of Virginians. CSI is customer-centric, secure, state-of-the-art, service-oriented, and intelligent.