General Info

The Virginia Department of Transportation, also known as VDOT, is responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges and tunnels. It maintains a staff of more than 8,300 employees. The department administers a highway safety corridor program that is designed to reduce the number of traffic accidents in high crash areas. The Virginia Department of Transportation provides tips for driving safely through construction sites. The department conducts integrated directional signing and neighborhood traffic programs. It maintains online travel and business centers. The Virginia Department of Transportation has over five highway districts in Bristol, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Richmond and Staunton cities in Virginia. It is a part of the Commonwealth of Virginia.