Stay alert, Virginia! When you see a vehicle stopped on the side of the road with flashing red, blue, amber, or hazard lights on, you must either move over if it is safe to do so or slow down. Not only is it the right thing to do, it's also the law! | Virginia Department of Transportation

1.1K views · 17 reactions | During a recent tour of the Smart Road at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), a state-of-the-art research facility, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff received a briefing about current and future transportation and roadway research. The Smart Road is owned and maintained by VDOT and managed by VTTI. Many thanks to our partners at VTTI for an amazing visit! | Virginia Department of Transportation | Facebook

The time to take our advice is now. Check road conditions along your entire route before you start your morning commute. ☎️ dial 511 🖥 visit 511.VDOT.Virginia.gov 📱 check @511statewideva 📲 download the 511 app from the Apple or Google Play Store: bit.ly/41fhfSh | Virginia Department of Transportation

2.6K views · 26 reactions | VSP, Virginia Department of Transportation and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department with an overturned tractor-trailer that caught fire Thursday afternoon in the westbound lanes of I-495 near the #VanDorn exit. We're all working together to get the scene under control & cleared for traffic ASAP. TY for your patience. Plz plan ahead. #VAHwySafety | Virginia State Police | Facebook

As you prepare for the weekend winter storm, be alert for our slow-moving tanker trucks pre-treating roads across Virginia. If you spot our trucks on the road, be patient, stay back and provide them space to safely work. | Virginia Department of Transportation