By the 1970s, Virginia was a rapidly urbanizing state. Its population had grown to more than 4.6 million, with two-thirds living in cities, towns, and suburbs....
Other study commission recommendations led in 1964 to steps aimed at equipping the Department of Highways to better meet the growing challenge. The General Assembly established...
It soon became evident, however, that the interstate routes alone would not adequately serve the burgeoning population and the increasing desire for mobility by Virginians in...
In 1923, a Delaware business executive named T. Coleman DuPont had built a three mile stretch of divided highway with his personal funds and had given...
Just after the war, Commissioner Anderson set a new objective for the state’s regrouping highway forces: Not a school day lost because of mud. Muddy roads...
Today’s cars and trucks require so little maintenance that most motorists simply fill up the tank with gas and occasionally check the air pressure in the...
Within months, the thoughts of Virginians and other citizens throughout the land were to be diverted by the entry of the United States into World War...
Did you know that the highest number of fatal car accidents occur in July and August? The golden rule, as we all know, is to slow...
It was against this background that the General Assembly in 1932 approved a means by which the counties could be relieved of road construction and maintenance...
Are you in the market for a new car and wondering whether to get one with a manual or automatic transmission? To help you make the...
After the war, the road development program regained momentum and sought to keep up with the growing popularity of the auto. More than 25,000 vehicles would...
According to the National Insurance Bureau, a car is stolen every 6.5 minutes in the United States. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate...
During its 1918 session in Richmond, the General Assembly approved establishment of the first state highway system, a network of 4,002 miles for which construction and...
Roundabouts are becoming increasingly common on our roads, and most drivers would benefit from knowing more about them. Here’s a brief introduction. Benefits of roundabouts The...
In memory or imagination, covered bridges conjure up sights and sounds of days gone by. In Virginia, they began to dot the countryside nearly two centuries...
The 2019 Bricklin International Eastern Meet was in Front Royal this week. They started to arrive in Front Royal on July 24th, at the Holiday Inn...
By 1908, the need for better roads had reached the point that the legislature made its first appropriation for construction purposes under the new state program—$25,000...
If you’re planning to hit the open road this summer, renting or buying a trailer is a good way to ensure you’ll have enough space for...
Nighttime driving is considered more challenging than daytime driving. This is because darkness reduces your field of vision, attenuates contrasts, alters depth perception and makes movements...
Two governors in this period gave strong support to the mushrooming good roads movement. They were Andrew Jackson Montague, the state’s chief executive from 1902 to...
Even if you take good care of your car, eventually its components will wear out. Thankfully, the check engine light will let you know if there’s...
Summer is the perfect time to jump in your car and hit the open road. But even for the most spontaneous of road trips, it’s essential...
In Springfield, Mass., in September 1893, what generally is accepted as the first American gasoline-powered automobile was given a short road test by its builders, brothers...
When was the last time you had your brakes inspected? Here’s what you need to know about brake maintenance and how to tell if you should...
Are you planning to go on a road trip this summer? If so, it’s important to ensure that your car is in peak condition before you...
While most roads remained dirt and in miserable condition, the turnpikes, relying on income from travelers for their existence, were provided in most instances with gravel,...
Road building in the latter stages of the 18th century and much of the 19th century was marked by the development of many turnpikes or toll...
The need for improving roads to better serve the social and economic life of the colony was among the matters facing members of the House of...
The Virginia settlers, who arrived at Jamestown Island aboard three small ships on May 13, 1607, had little need for a road system. Barely more than...
Tony’s Tires is a locally owned tire installation and repair shop located in Front Royal, Virginia. Services offered include New Tire Sales and Installation, Tire repairs...