Virginia will break ground next spring on the $80 million ramp on Interstate 395 designed to alleviate traffic congestion generated by the Mark Center in Alexandria, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday.

The ramp’s environmental assessment was approved by the Federal Highway Administration, so state officials need only one more approval before they can start looking for a contractor. Officials expect to receive that approval.

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