Virginia Department of Transportation

🏗️ We are building a resilient Virginia! VDOT is taking action to reduce flood risks and strengthen infrastructure across the state. Projects like the Pike Branch Stream Restoration improve resilience by enhancing the natural environment and providing protection from roadway flooding. 🚧 🌊 VDOT is striving for smarter, stronger, and more resilient roads across the Commonwealth! 📌 Learn about the projects making Virginia’s roads safer: https://bit.ly/4hv6ilS #FloodAwareVA #FloodMitigation #VDOTResilience #NatureBasedSolutions

💡 VDOT Resilience goes beyond roads! VDOT’s Resilience Plan: ✅ Emergency Preparedness – Coordinating with Virginia Department of Emergency Management & first responders ✅ Data & Mapping – Using advanced tools and 511 to identify flood-prone areas ✅ Nature-Based Solutions – Restoring wetlands & using natural flood-barriers ✅ Building Partnerships – Working with state partner agencies and localities to improve response & recovery 📌Discover how VDOT is tackling flood risks statewide: https://bit.ly/4hv6ilS #VDOT #KeepVirginiaMoving #FloodAwareVA #VDOTResilience Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

🚨 Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, and 12 inches can carry away a car. Even roads that appear safe may have hidden damage beneath the surface. Never risk crossing flooded roads! 🚗💦 📌Would you know what to do if you encountered a flooded road? Visit our website for tips and stay safe: https://bit.ly/4hv6ilS #FloodAwareVA Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

At VDOT, growth never stops. 📚🚦 Angela M., Instructional Designer, is passionate about creating learning experiences that empower employees to develop their skills and advance their careers. From hands-on training to innovative digital resources, we’re committed to investing in our people—because when our team grows, Virginia moves forward. Learn more at vdot.virginia.gov 💡

March 9 – 15th is Virginia Flood Awareness Week. 🌊 Virginia’s history is shaped by storms like Hurricane Gaston (2004), which caused severe flooding and infrastructure damage. Each storm teaches us valuable lessons about resilience and preparedness. By learning from the past, we’re building a stronger future. From Hurricane Helene’s impact in Grayson County (2024) to Hurricane Irene’s aftermath in Essex County (2011), these storms remind us why flood resilience matters. 📌 See how VDOT is working to protect Virginia’s roads from future flooding and learn more about our flood resilience efforts: https://bit.ly/4hv6ilS #FloodAwareVA #FloodSafety #VDOTResilience

🚦⏳💡 Years of expertise, countless hours of work, and a lasting impact on Virginia’s roads. See how VDOT’s Richmond Traffic Signals team improved safety, efficiency, and sustainability on Midlothian Turnpike. A big thank you to Sunil G., John V., Richard B. and Joseph S. of the Richmond District! 📖 Swipe through to learn more! If you'd like to read the full story, see below: The Midlothian Turnpike corridor was notorious for numerous complaints from drivers regarding poor driving experience and frequent crashes. When Sunil Gyawali joined the Richmond District Traffic Signals team in early 2024, he jumped right into a signal retiming project with consultant partners from Kimley-Horn. The project’s goal was to enhance the corridor's efficiency, saving motorists time and money while bolstering safety. By May 2024, Sunil and the Traffic Signals team successfully implemented a coordinated timing plan for 32 intersections spanning from Route 7225 (Watkins Center Parkway) to Donald May Jr. Drive. This new plan allows groups of vehicles to navigate through the traffic signals with a lesser number of stops, significantly reducing the risk of crashes at intersections and improving commute times. As a result of these improvements, drivers passing through the corridor will experience reduced wait times at red lights, estimated to save approximately $5 million in travel time and $240,000 in fuel costs over the course of a year. Moreover, the benefits extend to environmental gains, with an expected annual reduction of about 35,000 pounds of carbon monoxide emissions. These enhancements promise lasting positive effects on both commuter experience and environmental quality along the corridor.

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Driven by Development, Powered by Partnership. 🚀 At VDOT, we’re dedicated to investing in our employees and partners to deliver transportation projects efficiently and effectively. Through our partnership with the University of Virginia. The Transportation Project Management Institute (TPMI) equips industry professionals with hands-on training, expert insights, and collaborative learning experiences to strengthen project management skills. 🔎 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3QV96Oj

Did you know that over half of all flood-related fatalities occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water? During Flood Awareness Week 2025, learn how flooding impacts Virginia and explore resources from VDOT partners like the National Weather Service & Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to stay informed. 📌 Do you have a plan for flooding? Share how you prepare!

Today, we’re taking a moment to say ✨THANK YOU✨ to our incredible employees who #KeepVirginiaMoving—rain or shine, day or night. 🚧🚦 From engineers to maintenance crews, safety teams to administrative staff, and everyone in between, your hard work and dedication makes a real impact every day. 💬 Drop a comment and give a shoutout to a VDOT employee who deserves some appreciation! 👏 #ThankYouVDOT #EmployeeAppreciation #WhatDrivesYou