Virginia Department of Transportation

Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

Overview

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.

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What believers are saying

  • June 17, 2026 CTB approved $28.5 billion for roads, bridges, transit, and trails.
  • FY2027 budget rose 6.7% to $9.0 billion, lifting construction spending.
  • Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel targets substantial completion in 2026/2027, preserving marquee delivery wins.

What critics are saying

  • Fairfax Circuit Court's Awuah ruling exposed VDOT to vegetation-maintenance liability on March 24, 2026.
  • Delayed bridge and tunnel maintenance invites more quadriplegia litigation and insurance costs.
  • Megaproject slippage on I-66 and Hampton Roads could miss 2026/2027 deadlines, eroding trust.

What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique

  • VDOT controls Virginia's $9.0 billion FY2027 transportation budget, unmatched statewide scale.
  • The agency manages 4,300 projects through a $28.5 billion FY2027-2032 SYIP.
  • VDOT runs megaprojects like Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and Transform 66.

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Company News

SWVA Media
Dec 5th, 2023
Griffith Announces $600,000 Grant to Virginia Department of Transportation for Wildlife Crossing Sites

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.

WAVY-TV 10
Nov 22nd, 2023
New traffic pattern on Goosley Road to help with congestion

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.

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