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The Christmas lights won’t be the only thing lighting up the night this holiday season. Now through January 2, law enforcement officers will be stepping up patrols across the state to stop impaired drivers as part of the Booze It and Lose It holiday enforcement effort.

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The article: North Carolina’s Booze It and Lose It Holiday Enforcement Campaign Begins, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

Interstate 95 RoadNews

December 14, 2021 I-95 Exit Guide

Traffic Alert: Work Zone Speed Camera Enforcement Begins on I-95 in Maryland

In coordination with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Maryland State Police (MSP) Maryland SafeZones Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will deploy ASE equipment for construction activities read more…

The article: Traffic Alert: Work Zone Speed Camera Enforcement Begins on I-95 in Maryland, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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November 22, 2021 I-95 Exit Guide

South Carolina DOT Restricts Interstate Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday

To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Thanksgiving Day holiday travel period. These restrictions will be in place from noon Wednesday, November 24, through 6:00 read more…

The article: South Carolina DOT Restricts Interstate Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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November 22, 2021 I-95 Exit Guide

Virginia DOT is Ready to Go for Winter Weather and Snow

As the seasons turn and the Commonwealth gets colder, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is prepared to keep Virginia roadways clear and safe during coming snows and winter weather. Staffing, equipment and materials are in place and ready to go when winter arrives.

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The article: Virginia DOT is Ready to Go for Winter Weather and Snow, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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August 22, 2021 I-95 Exit Guide

Henri Shifts East to Follow I-95. Widespread Power Outages, Heavy Rain and High Wind Expected

The National Weather Service reports that tropical storm Henri remains on track to slam into southern New England Sunday morning and is expected to bring severe flooding, very high winds and historic power outages along its path.

The storms path has shifted to the east as it follows the route read more…

The article: Henri Shifts East to Follow I-95. Widespread Power Outages, Heavy Rain and High Wind Expected, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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August 22, 2021 I-95 Exit Guide

Connecticut Issues Tractor Trailer, Motorcycle Ban on I-95 Due to Hurricane Henri

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to the severe weather anticipated to impact Connecticut from Hurricane Henri, he is implementing a travel ban on all empty tractor trailers, tandem tractor trailers, and motorcycles on Interstate 95 effective at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 22, read more…

The article: Connecticut Issues Tractor Trailer, Motorcycle Ban on I-95 Due to Hurricane Henri, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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January 8, 2021 I-95 Exit Guide

Beginning January 1, 2021 Holding a Phone While Driving Will Be Illegal in Virginia

Put your phone down and focus on driving. That text, call, tweet & selfie can wait! Beginning January 1, 2021, it will be illegal to hold a phone or other mobile device while driving in Virginia.

§ 46.2-818.2. (Effective January 1, 2021) Use of handheld personal communications devices in read more…

The article: Beginning January 1, 2021 Holding a Phone While Driving Will Be Illegal in Virginia, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide