I-95 through Richmond, VA was shut down in as many as six places during rush hour on Monday, August 30, 2004 as Tropical Storm Gaston dumped 8-14 inches of rain in just a few hours. Interstates, primary and secondary roads were in gridlock for several hours as storm waters reached up to 10 feet in locations.
Photo courtesy of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
VMS in the News
Take a look at where VMS is making news. All of the articles are in PDF format.
VMS Featured in ENR
(Engineering News-Record, October 16, 2006)
Asset management discussed in engineering trade journal.
Work Zone Safety - Going Beyond OSHA Requirements
(SAFETY magazine, October 2005)
Article authored by VMS Safety Manager, John Meola in October 2005 issue of SAFETY magazine. This article focuses on work zone safety and the importance of a quality safety program.
The New Road Maintenance - Prevention First
(Better Roads, April 2004)
"When the Transportation Research Board held its annual meeting in Washington, DC this year, we discovered something wonderful - the streets were in markedly better condition than on earlier visits."
When VMS Takes Over Highway Maintenance, Taxpayers Benefit
(The Washington Construction News, March 2003)
Construction industry publication in the Greater Washington, D.C. area takes notice of the D.C. Streets program and its benefits to the taxpayers.
Agencies and Contractors - Working Together
(Better Roads, March 2002)
Highlights VMS' D.C. Streets program as a successful partnership between agency and contractor.
Agencies and Contractors
(Better Roads, September 2001)
Virginia became the first state to use a private company (VMS) to manage some of its highway assets, and after five years the plan is working well.
VMS Inc. Takes Top Honor
(Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jan. 26, 2001)
Roads company is fastest-growing in Richmond area.
Private Road Maintenace Saving Money, Officials Say
(Richmond Times-Dispatch, December 16, 2000)
VMS contract saves millions for the Commonwealth of Virginia.