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VDOT Road Projects

The Gainesville Interchange:
This project is funded in VDOT’s Six-Year Plan. The I-66/Route 29 Interchange project includes ramp improvements on the interchange, two rail overpasses, and the widening of Route 29 to Virginia Oaks Drive. Right-of-way acquisition for the Interchange is expected to begin in 2007 with construction advertisement expected in 2013.

Work is under way to finish property acquisition, relocate half a dozen utilities and demolish 38 buildings to make way for the Gainesville Interchange. By summer 2009, property acquisition and demolition north of Linton Hall and Gallerher roads will be complete; the same work south of Linton Hall and Gallerher roads will be complete in summer 2010. Once utility relocation is finished in late 2009, roadway construction can begin in early 2010 and will take four years to complete.

During construction, VDOT pledges is keep motorists, businesses and the community informed well in advance of any detours or delays.

Please use the following link to view an animation of the final project and for the most up-to-date information on the Gainesville Interchange: www.gainesvilleimprovements.org. If you still need additional information, please contact Amir Salahshoor at 703-383-2185 or A.Salahshoor@VDOT.Virginia.gov.

I-66 HOV Lane Extension (Route 234 Bypass to Route 29): Under Construction
Phase II of the I-66 widening project will construct two lanes in each direction, one regular and one HOV lane, from the Route 234 Bypass to Route 29. The median will be preserved to accommodate future barrier-separated HOV lanes or transit. With right-of-way acquisition fully funded, this project is expected to go to advertisement in the Summer of 2006, two full years ahead of schedule. The anticipated completion date is Summer 2010. This project needs to be completed in order for the Gainesville Interchange project to move forward.

Route 29 Corridor Blueprint:
This is an effort to increase safety, enhance mobility, through choice of transportation mode and boost economic activity within the Route 29 Corridor between Interstate 66 in Prince William County, Va. and the North Carolina state line. It is an effort to build the consensus of vision needed from various governments and citizens who utilize the corridor. It is a blueprint, NOT a project.

The goal is to develop a draft Blueprint that will guide land development and transportation improvements and will be presented to the CTB by November 2009. Following CTB action, an effort will be undertaken to have all localities along the corridor pass a resolution indicating their support for the Blueprint.Contacts and sources of additional information:

Joseph Springer
Parsons Transportation Group
Joseph.S.Springer@Parsons.com
Route 29 Corridor Study Web site: www.virginiadot.org/route29

Buckland Bypass:
The pre-NEPA study to explore the possibility of the Buckland Bypass is complete. No further action on this project has been announced.

Tri-County Parkway:
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has selected the "West II" alignment for the Tri-County Parkway which you can see on the map located at this website: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/resources/NorthernVirginia/ctbLocationStudyMapsTCP.pdf. This alignment will roughly begin at the I-66/Route 234 Bypass Interchange and extend north between Conway Robinson Memorial State Forest and the Manassas National Battlefield Park. It will follow the approximate alignment of Pageland Lane, then cross Route 234 (Sudley Road) to the east of Sudley Park, turn to the west until it meets Sanders Lane, then it will proceed north until it terminates at Route 50 (John Mosby Highway) in Loudoun County where it could tie-in with the Loudoun County Parkway (Route 659 re-located). The final environmental impact statement (FEIS) of the Tri-County Parkway addresses measures to mitigate impacts, is approved by the Federal Highway Administration and is expected to be completed late summer 2009. Please visit the VDOT website for more information on this project: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/tcp.asp.

The CTB directed VDOT to solicit private sector proposals under the Public-Private Transportation Act (PPTA) to build the project. A possible way to pay for the Tri-County Parkway is through tolls under a public-private venture. State and federal funds are not sufficient to pay for the project. The cost estimate is $201 million.

Battlefield Bypass/Route 29 and Route 234 Relocation:
This project has analyzed the impacts of closing both Route 29 and Route 234 from their current locations within the Manassas National Battlefield Park, and is being conducted jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the National Park Service. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) includes preparation of traffic information, cultural resource evaluations, socioeconomic evaluations, natural resource evaluations, and alternatives development. The Federal Highway Administration and the National Park Service have selected Alternative D as the preferred alternative, and the County has endorsed this alternative. Although Alternative D has been identified as the Preferred Alternative, revisions to the Preferred Alternative have been incorporated following the public review period and coordination efforts with federal, state and local agencies for the FEIS. In addition, measures to minimize impacts will be incorporated into the design phase of this project. The CTB has endorsed this alignment in their June 2006 meeting. For more information, please visit www.BattlefieldBypass.com.

Commuter Lot (Route 234 near Cushing Road):
VDOT plans to construct a 400 space commuter parking lot. This facility will be a phased project, which will include accommodations for buses. Alternatives for design are currently being examined. The schedule for this project will be determined once federal funds are obligated.

Route 234 @ Gum Springs Road:
VDOT plans to construct a left turn lane on Route 234 at Gum Springs Road. Federal funds have been obligated for this project. Once the turn lanes are constructed, a traffic signal will be installed at this intersection.

Balls Ford Road @ Groveton Road:
VDOT plans to construct a left turn lane on eastbound Balls Ford Road at this intersection. The schedule of this project will be determined once federal funds are obligated.

Route 55 @ Gallerher Road:
VDOT plans to realign and widen the northbound lane of Gallerher Road to allow for separate right and left turn lanes. Construction is anticipated in Spring 2008.

Coverstone Road @ Miramar Drive:
VDOT is assessing the possibility of installing a traffic signal at this intersection. Hazard Elimination funds from the federal government have been request for this project. The schedule of this project will be determined once federal funds are obligated.

Traffic signals awaiting VDOT installation/final inspection:
1. Route 234 @ Gum Springs Road
2. Coverstone Road @ Sage Drive
3. Balls Ford @ Groveton Road (Under Study)

County Bond Projects

Route 15:
The final project of the 2002 bond referendum, Route 15 will be widened to a four-lane divided facility from just north of the I-66 / Route 15 Interchange to the Route 234 intersection, following the existing roadway alignment. This project will also include the realignment or the Route 234 intersection with Waterfall Road and will coordinate with the construction of several privately funded improvements along the corridor. The Old Carolina Road and Heathcote Boulevard projects were combined with the Route 15 project and were bid at the same time with the Route 15 project. Construction is expected to begin in August 2007.

Old Carolina Road:
This project will provide a direct connection for the Westmarket, Piedmont and Heritage communities. Old Carolina Road will be upgraded to a four-lane divided facility with a raised median and curb and gutter from north of the overpass of I-66 on Old Carolina Road to Piedmont Vista Dr. This project has been included in the construction contract for Route 15.

Heathcote Boulevard:
This project will provide alternative access to the James Madison Highway, Old Carolina Rd. and I-66 corridors. The project consists of a new segment of Heathcote Boulevard which will extend with the existing terminus of Heathcote Boulevard and Old Carolina Road to Route 15. This project has been included in the construction contract for Route 15.

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