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VDOT Road Projects

The Gainesville Interchange (I-66@Route 29 Interchange, Route 29 The Gainesville Interchange (I-66@Route 29 Interchange, Route 29 Widening, Linton Hall Road Interchange, Route 29 and Gallerher Road Railroad Grade Separations):

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. Please use the following link for the most up to date information on this project: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/const-project.asp?ID=449.

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.

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:
After a delay in funding, the work necessary to complete the environmental studies for the Tri County Parkway has resumed effective July 1, 2007. The Section 106 process to assess the impact on historic properties still needs to be completed.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) has selected the West II alignment for the Tri-County Connector. 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). A Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is complete. Please visit the VDOT website for more information on this project: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/tcp.asp.

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.

Linton Hall Road: Under Construction
Linton Hall Road will be widened to six lanes between Route 29 and Glenkirk Road and four lanes between Glenkirk Road and Devlin Road. A traffic signal will be placed at Linton Hall Road and Glenkirk Road and also at Linton Hall Road and Braemar Parkway/Saybrooke Drive. Construction is already underway, and is scheduled to be completed in November 2007. By 2014, VDOT plans to widen Linton Hall Road from two to four lanes from Sudley Manor Drive to Route 28.

Commuter Lot (Route 234 near Cushing Road):
VDOT plans to construct a 100-200 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.

Jefferson Street Rail Crossing: Under Construction
VDOT is working with the Railroad to improve the rail crossing at Jefferson Street in Haymarket. The construction of the temporary asphalt crossing is complete.

Balls Ford Road Rail Crossing: Under Construction
A concrete crossing surface will be installed. The construction has been authorized and the railroad will perform the work.

Gallerher Road Rail Crossing: Under Construction
VDOT has begun construction to upgrade the Gallerher Road Rail Crossing. The paving of the crossing has been completed. This project will now upgrade the lights and gates with motion detectors and interconnect the system with the traffic signal at Route 29.

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.

Route 234 Bypass North (I-66 to Loudoun County):
This project has been put on hold until alternatives for the Tri-County Parkway an the Manassas Battlefield Bypass are evaluated.

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.

Transportation Resources

Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC):
PRTC offers bus services for commuters. A new route has started at the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center at Linton Hall Road and Route 29, then continues along Linton Hall Road, Devlin Road, Balls Ford Road, the Route 234 Bypass and I-66 before arriving at its last stop – the West Falls Church Metrorail Station. The reverse route is in effect for the afternoon. For more information, call (703) 730-6664 or visit their Web site at http://www.prtctransit.org/omniride/metrodirect.php

VDOT Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Plan:
http://virginiadot.org/projects/nova/nv2020/Default.htm

VDOT Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Improvement Plan for Prince William County: http://virginiadot.org/projects/nova/nv2020/imprvmnts/PWint2020.htm

VDOT Northern Virginia Information:
http://virginiadot.org/quick/nova_quick.asp

Prince William County Transportation Page:
http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=04008700212