The Colonial Parkway will be closed from the Route 199 ramp near Kingspoint (south of the Williamsburg Tunnel) to and including the tunnel. The North England Street access ramp will remain open to local traffic and Colonial Williamsburg buses through Spring 2024. Work in this area will include replacement of the exposed aggregate concrete roadway slabs. Details about the project, work activities, closures, and detour routes can be found on the project website. 

Beginning Aug. 28, parking fees in Colonial Williamsburg parking lots P2-P5 will change to offer the first 30 minutes free and $2 per hour thereafter with a $20 daily maximum. The P6 lot, located between Boundary St. and South Henry St., will continue to offer the first two hours free and the hourly rate thereafter will be reduced to $1 per hour with a $10 daily maximum. Parking fees will be in effect in lots P2-P6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

 

Riverside Health System is hosting a free drive-through flu shot clinic on October 18 between 9:00am and 1:00pm at the Williamsburg Grove Christian Outreach Center, 8800 Pocahontas Trail. The standard flu shot as well as the high-dosage flu shot (recommended for those 65 years and older) will be available for everyone over 9 years old. More info is available at riversideonline.com/flu.

The James City County Police Department invites all children and families to trick or treat this year at Halloween with Heroes. The event will be hosted at the Law Enforcement Center on Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be opportunities to meet staff and explore public safety equipment. For more information, read here.