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Lynchburg business owners, locals optimistic amid Main Street construction
Read full article: Lynchburg business owners, locals optimistic amid Main Street constructionAs crews work to replace underground utilities in downtown Lynchburg, 10 News spoke with locals and business owners to see how they're adjusting.
More than $1 million awarded to the New River Valley Water Trail
Read full article: More than $1 million awarded to the New River Valley Water TrailThe Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant of more than $1 million to fund a New River Valley project on Monday, according to a news release.
Gov. Northam attends groundbreaking ceremony to widen Route 58 in Patrick County
Read full article: Gov. Northam attends groundbreaking ceremony to widen Route 58 in Patrick CountyOn Wednesday, Governor Ralph Northam broke ground on a project aiming to widen 7.4 miles of Route 58 in Patrick County and create a four-lane highway between Virginia Beach and Interstate 77.
Plans for Potomac River train bridges, which could lead to expanded Roanoke Amtrak service, move forward
Read full article: Plans for Potomac River train bridges, which could lead to expanded Roanoke Amtrak service, move forwardARLINGTON, Va. A major piece in potentially bringing more Amtrak service to Roanoke passed a crucial step on Wednesday. The Long Bridge project would alleviate train traffic between Arlington and Washington with two new train bridges over the Potomac River. Virginia Department of Public Rail and Transportation director Jennifer Mitchell said the current bridge over the Potomac River is at 98% capacity, making it impossible to expand Amtrak service. She said the Long Bridge project will not only open up new Amtrak possibilities, but take freight traffic away from Interstate 81. We know people are looking for an alternative to I-81, so we hope we can continue to expand passenger service.The Long Bridge project is in its early stages.
Kwanis Club of Roanoke cuts ribbon on Melrose Avenue playground
Read full article: Kwanis Club of Roanoke cuts ribbon on Melrose Avenue playgroundROANOKE, Va A project which will allow children to play for years to come opened to the public Sunday. To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke cut the ribbon on an all-inclusive playground on Melrose Avenue next to the library. The Kiwanis Club has spent four years planning the project and raised nearly $400,000 to fund it. Well we hope it changes the dynamics of this area and its going to create a synergy, we have a brand new library the Melrose Library, were going to have a new community center in the old Melrose library, co-chair of the Kiwanis Club playground committee Jackie Bledsoe said. Before the playground opened, there were only two swings for the nearly 1,000 children who live in the neighborhoods near the park.
First Team Volkswagen honored with Stormwater Clean Award
Read full article: First Team Volkswagen honored with Stormwater Clean AwardROANOKE COUNTY, Va. A construction project in Roanoke County is being recognized for its commitment to protecting local water resources. The First Team Volkswagen project located at 6614 Peters Creek Road is the first 2020 recipient of the Stormwater Clean Award presented by Roanoke County. Roanoke County officials said First Team and its grading contractor, Jeff Holt, of Holt, Inc., have taken the land-disturbing activities seriously on the project by properly installing and maintaining the required erosion and sediment controls and stormwater management measures. The project has also put measures into place that minimize the amount of sediment-laden stormwater runoff leaving the site, which reduces impacts to downstream receiving waterways. The award is part of Roanoke Countys Contractor Appreciation Program, which was unveiled in 2017 and recognizes land-disturbing contractors who conduct exemplary work within the County to protect its natural water resources.The First Team Volkswagen project will display a banner announcing the award at the project site until work is complete.