Virginia Code Title 33.2. Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems § 33.2-256. Department of Transportation established

1. To maintain and operate the system of state highways;

2. To develop, oversee, and manage highway projects included in the Six-Year Improvement Program pursuant to § 33.2-214 based on guidance from the Commonwealth Transportation Board or funded pursuant to § 33.2-1524; and

3. To ensure the safety of the traveling public on the system of state highways.

Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit or restrict the powers otherwise granted to the Department or Commissioner.