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Kristen Nye, who represents the 4th District on City Council, said the city has listened to citizens concerns and has tried to offer assurances.

There’s not as much flowing through the big sewer pipe running under the streets of Manchester that once hosted aluminum foil and tobacco processing plants. That’s part of the answer to Richmond’s multi-decade challenge to clean up what flows into the James River. Its an answer that could cut millions from what was looking like a $1 billion-plus bill.

Commuting in and out of Richmond will cost a little more beginning on Sept. 1, when tolls are scheduled to rise on the Downtown Expressway, Powhite Parkway and the Boulevard Bridge. The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority is suggesting theres an "E-Z" way to limit the out-of-pocket expense.

While main roads were passable late Monday, the secondary roads had plenty of slick spots and bridges and overpasses remained a concern.

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VSP responds to 360+ crashes; slick pavement to remain threat into Sunday VSP responds to 360+ crashes; slick pavement to remain threat into Sunday By Hannah Eason and Brent Solomon | February 13, 2021 at 4:43 PM EST - Updated February 13 at 11:39 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia State Police responded to more than 360 vehicle crashes on Saturday as an ice storm impacted the commonwealth, and officials are advising drivers to avoid travel. Between midnight and 9 p.m. on Saturday, VSP r...