<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Mixing Bowl</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/metro/specials/springfieldinterchange?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><description>Mixing Bowl</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[Metro]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10709-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10709-2005Apr22.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[     THE REGION  Mixing Bowl Closures to Resume Tonight <br>Weather permitting, the Springfield interchange today will again be the scene of major construction requiring road closures and detours.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6227-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6227-2005Apr20.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[     THE REGION  HOT Lanes on Va. Beltway to Be Assessed <br>The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board voted yesterday to evaluate proposed high-occupancy toll, or HOT, lanes on the Capital Beltway to see how they would affect the region's air...]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2993-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2993-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[    the region  Beltway Lanes to Close in Springfield <br> All but one lane of the outer loop of the Capital Beltway near the Springfield interchange will be closed tonight and tomorrow night from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., project officials said yesterday.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Progress Report On Road Projects]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A31197-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A31197-2005Apr6.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[       New Projects  <br>Construction is slated to begin this year on about 30 projects, including:]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Funding Not Enough for N.Va., Some Say]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58405-2005Feb27.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58405-2005Feb27.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Officials said the budget is not enough to begin any major projects in Northern Virginia and, at best, will ensure that some previously advertised ones are built on time.]]></description><author> Steven Ginsberg</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Va. Transportation Plans]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48543-2005Feb23.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48543-2005Feb23.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   <em>A recent state report estimated that Virginia will need to spend more than $203 billion on its transportation network by 2025. The state expects to have $95 billion over that time period. </em>]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning Out to Ride on a Snowstorm]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29477-2005Jan22.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29477-2005Jan22.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Virginia Department of Transportation crews and contractors salted, sanded and plowed many of the 15,000 miles of interstates and other major Northern Virginia roads on Saturday.]]></description><author> Jerry Markon</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8103-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8103-2005Jan13.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[     THE REGION  Metro to Automate Message System <br>Metro board members approved a plan yesterday to spend $200,000 to improve the reliability of the electronic message boards in rail stations. The money, which will come from increased advertising revenue, will...]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sent Right Out of The Park]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5956-2004Sep8.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5956-2004Sep8.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Fairfax County park officials have closed a popular Little League park in Springfield indefinitely until a 45-foot-high net can be put up to prevent home run balls from landing on a busy Interstate 95 ramp and causing an accident.]]></description><author> Stephen C. Fehr</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody Sings the Mixing Bowl Blues]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62445-2004Sep4.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62445-2004Sep4.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Virginia began the massive reconstruction of the notorious Springfield Mixing Bowl, the list of concerns among neighbors could hardly be overstated.]]></description><author> Jerry Markon</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Road Projects Delayed]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19318-2004Jul27.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19318-2004Jul27.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The cuts include heavily traveled commuter and neighborhood routes in the inner suburbs and connectors to new communities in the outer counties.]]></description><author> Steven Ginsberg</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving Hot Spots]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12240-2004Jul24.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12240-2004Jul24.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   Driving Hot Spots <br>Here is a selection of road advisories. Weather and equipment availability can affect timing.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beltway Project Gets Pared Down]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32682-2004Jul6.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32682-2004Jul6.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Revised plans for the expansion of the Capital Beltway between Springfield and the American Legion Bridge have been presented to the public, and the slimmer, cheaper version of the project appeared to gain favor with nearby residents.]]></description><author> Peter Whoriskey</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driving Hot Spots]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54923-2004Jun19.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54923-2004Jun19.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Driving Hot Spots <br>Here is a selection of road advisories. Weather and equipment availability can affect timing.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Projects in N.Va. Delayed Because Of Budget Shortfalls]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50740-2004Jun17.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50740-2004Jun17.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[State panel voted Thursday to delay the construction and maintenance of dozens of transportation projects across the commonwealth.]]></description><author> Chris L. Jenkins</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Cuts To Be Made  Final Today]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46906-2004Jun16.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46906-2004Jun16.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Eight major road projects and several smaller ones in Fairfax County face delays or cancellation under cuts to Virginia's road-building program that are scheduled to be made final today.]]></description><author> Lisa Rein</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Projects Affected In Fairfax County]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46907-2004Jun16.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46907-2004Jun16.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Improvements at Capital Beltway and Interstate 66]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools, HOV Lanes Open Tomorrow]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28819-2004Jun9.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28819-2004Jun9.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ Fairfax County and Falls Church city schools will be open tomorrow even though it is a federal holiday to honor former president Ronald Reagan, who died Saturday.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Offices to Close to Honor Reagan]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26666-2004Jun8.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26666-2004Jun8.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[  Loudoun County and Leesburg town government offices will be closed tomorrow to honor former president Ronald Reagan, who died Saturday.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEEK IN REVIEW]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1561-2004May29.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1561-2004May29.html?nav=rss_metro/specials/springfieldinterchange</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 7:49:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[   Tougher Penalties Enacted for DUI Warner Signs 25 Bills From Bipartisan Alliance <br>Virginia Gov. Mark R. Warner (D) signed into law 25 bills aimed at cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers.]]></description><author></author></item></channel></rss>