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Buc-ee's Travel Center Approved in Virginia Amid Mixed Reactions

3/29/2026

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The Planning Commission approved the Buc-ee's travel center proposal for Stafford County, Virginia, by a 4-3 vote.
The site near I-95 would feature over 100 fuel pumps and a large convenience store.
Residents offered mixed reactions, with some citing traffic, noise, and crime concerns and others citing job creation and economic benefits.
The proposal will be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors, with no timeline for a final vote announced.

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Story summary

The Planning Commission approved the Buc-ee's travel center proposal for Stafford County, Virginia, by a 4-3 vote.
The site near I-95 would feature over 100 fuel pumps and a large convenience store.
Residents offered mixed reactions, with some citing traffic, noise, and crime concerns and others citing job creation and economic benefits.
The proposal will be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors, with no timeline for a final vote announced.