Traffic Alert for Hampton Roads

Source: [The Virginian Pilot]

Portsmouth/Norfolk

The eastbound lane of the Midtown Tunnel, from Portsmouth to Norfolk, will be closed this weekend for maintenance.
The lane closed at 9 p.m. Friday and reopens at 5 a.m. Monday, a Virginia Department of Transportation news release says.

The westbound lane will not be affected.

The eastbound lane was closed the weekend of Aug. 5, but weather delayed the work, described as substructure bridge painting. If weather delays the work again, an additional closure will happen next weekend.

Drivers can use the Downtown Tunnel as an…

 

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MINI AUGUST SPECIALS

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The weather in Hampton Roads has been unseasonably nice this week, but the August values at Checkered Flag Honda will have you Feelin' Hot Hot HOT! 

This final week of July, your favorite Norfolk Honda dealer, Checkered Flag Honda, is wrapping up outstanding specials on 2011 Honda Accord models. 



2011 Accord Coupe 5 Speed Automatic LX-S Featured Special Lease

$0 first months payment, $270.00 per month for 35 months
$0 down payment, $0 security deposit. For well-qualified lessees.

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Everyone here at Checkered Flag Toyota has a little extra spring in their step today.  That's because they had a hand in hoisting Toyota to the top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual ranking of automakers.

Article Source: [autonews.com]

GM, Toyota brands top satisfaction index

Automotive News | August 16, 2011 - 12:01 am EST
UPDATED: 8/16/11 9…

The Tide light rail service begins this Friday, August 19th!

Virginia's first light rail system will open this Friday at 6am.  For the grand opening weekend, all Hampton Roads residents can ride the Tide for free!  Paid fares will not be required until Monday, August 22nd. 

The Tide rail line is 7.4 miles long extending from the Eastern Virginia…

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