Conor Hollingsworth

Traffic Presenter at WTKR-TV (Norfolk, VA)

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Diverging Diamond Interchange enters design phase in Suffolk

2 days ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

SUFFOLK, Va. — In an attempt to ease traffic woes, an infrastructure project at the interchange of Godwin Boulevard and US-58 will provide a unique change in the area. Projects throughout Suffolk are making incremental progress in lessening the traffic woes in the area. In the last couple of weeks, News 3 has brought you stories about the Nansemond Parkway/Wilroy Rd. Overpass, and the US-58 SPSA Interchange project.
Work-zone speed cameras coming to US-58

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

SUFFOLK, Va. — Drivers may want to slow down if they regularly take US-58 to get to and from Suffolk. Starting June 2, the city will be placing speed cameras in the vicinity of Bob Foeller Drive to help keep crews safe as they work on the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) Interchange Improvements Project. The main part of this project is the construction of a flyover ramp for eastbound traffic.
Almost 50 mile long rail to trail is coming to the Eastern Shore

2 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Thursday was a big day for folks on the Eastern Shore, with the groundbreaking of the first portion of the Eastern Shore Rail to Trail. This is a story that News 3 has been following for the last year or so, and when we caught back up with the Eastern Shore Rail Trail Foundations’ Executive Director, Ron Wolff, he was stoked for the launch.
VB Wave Trolley returns for the summer season

4 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Conor Hollingsworth

Share VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’re looking for an alternative route to traverse the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend, have no fear, because the VB Wave Trolley Service returns to the city on Sunday.The trolley serves three routes near the oceanfront.Route 30 runs along Atlantic Ave.Route 31 extends from the Rudee inlet to Atlantic Ave.Route 35 services between Parks Ave. and 19th street up Pacific Ave.
VB Wave Trolley returns for the summer season

4 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’re looking for an alternative route to traverse the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend, have no fear, because the VB Wave Trolley Service returns to the city on Sunday. The trolley serves three routes near the oceanfront. Route 30 runs along Atlantic Ave. Route 31 extends from the Rudee inlet to Atlantic Ave. Route 35 services between Parks Ave. and 19th street up Pacific Ave.
Nansemond Parkway overpass nears completion, aims to ease traffic

4 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

SUFFOLK, Va. — The overpass on the corner of Nansemond Parkway and Wilroy Road, designed to ease traffic caused by trains in the area, is almost ready for drivers. “I’ve experienced the delays myself, and I think this is an important project for the city of Suffolk. I think this is gonna make a significant impact to the traveling public, especially on the north south corridor,” said Allan Mushett, CIP Engineering Manager for the City of Suffolk.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could move traffic onto the new Deep Creek Bridge by the end of the year

1 month ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — If you drive George Washington Highway with regularity, you may hit quite a lot of road work once you meet the interchange with Old Mill Road in Chesapeake, and attempt to cross the water. That work is because of the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Construction started in 2023, and instead of the City of Chesapeake working on it, it’s actually being constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Flood season is here: Things to know before you drive through a flooded road

1 month ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — We are officially in storm and flooding season here in Hampton Roads. We’re no strangers to flooding, but because we’re so used to it, we may throw caution to the wind when it comes to driving on flooded roads. A lot of us have heard the saying “turn around, don’t drown,” but how many people in Hampton Roads actually use this phrase as a guideline? When I asked the folks on social media, around 25% of you said you’d still drive through a flooded road.
Barrel monsters are popping up near work zones around Norfolk, here's why!

1 month ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

NORFOLK, Va. — You may see some barrel monsters comprised of traffic drums popping up throughout Norfolk. The barrel monsters, Burghy, Binker, and Seymour, are spending the week reminding drivers to stay safe in work zones. “The barrel monsters are really to grab the motorists attention as they are coming through a work zone.
Hampton Roads Transit looking for high schoolers to serve on new Riders Commission

1 month ago | wtkr.com | Conor Hollingsworth

NORFOLK, Va. — According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the number of teens getting a driver's license has been declining for a while now. But kids still have to get places, so what’s changing? Maybe, apart from rides from parents, more teens could be taking public transportation? News 3 caught up with Gus Maxwell, a Public Outreach Coordinator with Hampton Roads Transit. “As licenses go down, I would think that public transit passes would go up as a way to fill in that gap,” he said.