Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, allowing state agencies to assist local governments.
Police advise drivers to stay off the roads during the storm allowing the Virginia Department of Transportation and other emergency crews more space to manage the situation and ensure road safety.
President Trump threatened to urge Israel to end its ceasefire with Hamas if all Israeli hostages are not released by Saturday, raising tensions amid stalled negotiations.
The City of Richmond, according to a federal infrastructure grant application, showed that the next incarnation of the bridge would include only two lanes of car traffic.