HRBT Bridge Opening Delayed 

The Virginia Department of Transportation has delayed plans to open a new bridge as part of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion. The bridge was scheduled to open for traffic on Sunday.

The new, eight-lane south trestle will connect South Island to Norfolk. VDOT has not set a new opening date.

At 1.2 miles long and 202 feet wide, the new bridge is thought to be the widest in the Commonwealth. The bridge is only one part of the total project, which is expected to cost $3.9 billion.

Last month, engineers finished boring out the second of two new tunnels that will carry traffic beneath the Chesapeake Bay.

Home Terror Incident a Family Prank

Alexandria police said the three masked people who appeared to terrorize a home two weeks ago were family members of the victim and carrying out a prank. At least seven people, including three adults and three teenagers, were involved in executing the stunt.

The victim, who did not know it was a hoax, said she will not press charges. Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire said the incident “represents a moral failure, a moral failure where the consequences could have been deadly.“

Doorbell cam footage on Oct. 14 showed three masked individuals repeatedly approaching the home and making threatening comments, including “if you do not come out, we will come in.”

Authorities stated that they spent more than 100 man-hours investigating the incident. The names of those involved were not disclosed.

Inmate’s Death Under Investigation

Virginia State Police are investigating the death of an individual who was in custody at the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center.

The individual showed signs of medical distress while in a cell on Sunday morning, and medical staff were called to provide lifesaving measures, including CPR.

Despite their efforts, the individual was pronounced dead after about half an hour. The inmate’s next of kin was notified, but their identity has not been disclosed to the public.

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➤ Statewide: Virginia Works released its annual Statewide Economic Analysis, which shows that the labor market in the Commonwealth is running ahead of the national trend. The report highlighted steady job growth, low unemployment, and rising wages for the year. (Details)

➤ Washington, D.C.: Companies with close ties to Virginia, including Richmond’s Altria, McLean’s Booz Allen Hamilton, and Arlington’s Amazon, are among the 37 private donors donating money for the $300 million ballroom that will replace the now-demolished East Wing of the White House. (Details)

➤ Richmond City Council is considering a proposal that would impose steep penalties on anyone who tears down or relocates a structure in a designated historic area. (More)

➤ Salem: The Virginia Department of Transportation is hosting a series of meetings this week to help shape its I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan. (Locations)

➤ Virginia Beach Police want more authority to establish special enforcement zones where they could better control unruly behavior. (Details)

➤ Vienna: Parents objected to Fairfax County’s plan to redistrict about 90 students, who would move from James Madison to George C. Marshall High School. (More)

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➤ The Washington Commanders, playing without quarterback Jayden Daniels, fell to the Chiefs on Monday Night Football, 28-7. The team is 3-5 and hosts Seattle on Sunday. (More)

➤ The Washington Capitals fired assistant coach Mitch Love, who has also been suspended for the season by the NHL. “The organization is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and accountability,” the team announced. (More)

➤ UVA men’s soccer’s Nick Simmonds scored three goals in a win over Clemson this weekend. It’s the program’s first hat trick by a freshman since 2009. (Details)

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➤ Average gas prices across the Commonwealth dropped 4.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $2.84 per gallon. That’s 7.4 cents less than last month and 20.4 cents less than last year. (Details)

➤ UVA experts warned that the ongoing federal government shutdown will damage Virginia’s economy. “There are concerns that 2026 is going to be a tough year for Virginia,” warned the executive director of the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. (More)

➤ United Express announced it will begin direct, round-trip flights from Lynchburg to D.C. and Chicago, starting in March. (Details)

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➤ Mount Vernon will host Ken Burns tomorrow for the final preview screening of his new six-part documentary series about the Revolutionary War. The series is set to begin airing on November 16. (Details)

➤ The Richmond marathon, half-marathon, and 8K are all sold out for November. (More)

➤ Virginia’s Fresh Match program can help families afford healthy food, even as federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payouts are on hold because of the government shutdown. (Details)

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