Interstate 81 - Exit 300 at Interstate 66 Southbound Acceleration Lane Extension Application ID 1643 Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (NSVRC) $3,437,423 This project extends the Interstate 81, exit 300, southbound acceleration lane onto I-81 from westbound Interstate 66. $3,437,423 Interstate 81 - Exit 307 Study (Stephens City area) UPC 88659 $1,300,000 This is a study to examine possible relocation of the Interstate 81 exit 307 interchange south of its current location. Proposed locations and traffic projections will be examined as part of the study. Estimated Study Completion: Early 2017 This project is supported by and the Town of Stephens City through resolutions passed by each of these bodies. Scott Alexander, 540-332-7758
Interstate 81 - Exit 310 at Route 37 (Kernstown Interchange) Contract Value: $24,967,843 Estimated Completion: Early summer 2017 UPC 75881 This project will reconstruct the interchange ramps on Interstate 81, exit 310, at Route 37 (south) in. The interchange configuration will feature a spread diamond interchange, which will widen and spread the ramps outward from their current intersections with Route 37. This design provides additional turn storage and adds dual left- and right-turn movements to move traffic more efficiently. Robert Good, P.E., 540-743-1420 The interchange is being designed with future scalability, which can accommodate changes in traffic patterns and traffic volumes. The design can accommodate conversion of the interchange to a partial cloverleaf, a full cloverleaf with collector-distributor lanes, or a multi-level semi-directional interchange. As part of the design contract, the consultant will produce preliminary designs for the final interchange configuration, ensuring that the spread diamond design accommodates and facilitates future phases, as neighboring development and traffic patterns demand more of the interchange. The final build-out of the interchange will be done in several future phases. In association with the interchange improvements, the Crosspointe developer will continue the extension of Route 37 east of I-81 and build it as part of their construction site. The Federal Highway Administration approved the Interchange Modification Request (IMR), on April 18, 2007. The IMR consists of a three-phase approach to improving the interchange. Phase one includes the design for the spread diamond configuration, right of way acquisition, utility relocations and construction of the spread diamond interchange. Future phase two may include a partial cloverleaf loop and/or widening of the Route 37 bridge over I-81. All phase two work depends on future traffic demand and available transportation funding. Future phase three may be the completion of cloverleaf or flyover ramps. The cloverleaf option may also include collector distributor lanes. Collector distributor lanes run parallel to the interstate roadway, taking traffic of the mainline a mile to half-mile prior to the interchange ramps. All phase three work depends on future traffic demand and available transportation funding. A $24,967,843 contract was awarded to General Excavation Inc. (GEI) of Warrenton, Virginia, on February 18, 2015 with completion in early summer 2017.
Interstate 81 - Exit 313 at Routes 17/50/522 (Winchester Interchange) Study Estimated Interchange Study Cost: $2 million Study Complete Early 2017 Bridge/Interchange Estimated Ad Date: 2021 Study Scott Alexander, 540-332-7758 Bridge Eulogio A. Javier II, P.E., 540-332-9105 This is an Interchange Modification Report (IMR) study to review the configuration and function of the Interstate 81 interchange at Routes 17/50/522 in the Winchester area. This study is scheduled for completion by early 2017, pending outcome of related SMART SCALE application. Following the this study, the Route 17/50/522 (Millwood Pike) deteriorated bridge over I-81, along with necessary interchange improvements, will be redesigned and replaced to provide added capacity. Based on the preliminary study results and magnitude of corridor improvements identified, an alternative phased approach has been evaluated for SMART SCALE application. The SMART SCALE application was submitted in fall 2016. UPC 88820, UPC 104020 Interstate 81 - Exit 313 at Routes 17/50/522 Interchange Improvement WinFred MPO This project replaces the structurally deficient Route 17/50/522 bridge over Interstate 81 at exit 313. The new bridge will have added capacity. Application ID 1625 $37,343,039 $37,343,039 Structurally deficient means a bridge is one with some maintenance concerns that do not pose a safety risk. A deficient bridge typically requires maintenance and repair and eventual rehabilitation or replacement to address deficiencies. To remain open to traffic, structurally deficient bridges are often posted with reduced weight limits that restrict the gross weight of vehicles using the bridges.
Interstate 81 - Exit 315 at Route 7 Northbound Deceleration Lane Extension WinFred MPO $643,139 This project extends the Interstate 81, exit 315, northbound deceleration lane. Application ID 1610 $643,134 Interstate 81 - Exit 323 Near West Virginia Line Acceleration and Deceleration Lanes Application 2015 UPC 109376 Winchester- MPO SMART SCALE Funding: $3,450,904 This project consists of the lengthening of the Interstate 81, exit 323 southbound on-ramp acceleration lane and taper and the northbound on-ramp deceleration lane and taper to improve weave movements and safety. $3,450,904 Estimated Ad Date: Fall 2019 Al Scott, 540-332-2264
Interstate 81 Exit 317 and Redbud Road - I-81 Northbound Deceleration Ramp and Red Bud Road Realignment Application ID 1473 UPC 101435 $11,239,131 This project realigns the Interstate 81, exit 317, northbound deceleration ramp to Route 11. The realignment brings the ramp to the current intersection location with Redbud Road and Route 11. The project also realigns Redbud Road to intersect with Snowden Bridge Boulevard. $11,239,131 Route 11 at Apple Valley Road Application 2015 This project consists of extending the existing right-turn lane and taper from the southbound approach on US 11 onto westbound Apple Valley Road. UPC 109325 SMART SCALE Funding: $514,704 The project also includes access management improvements with the elimination of an existing commercial entrance in proximity to the intersection. $514,704 Estimated Ad Date: Spring 2020 Al Scott, 540-332-2264
Route 11 North Widening - Snowden Bridge Boulevard to Route 761 (Old Charles Town Road) Application ID 1471 This project widens Route 11 north from Snowden Bridge Boulevard to Route 761 (Old Charlestown Road). $28,346,132 Work includes removing the intersection of Redbud Road and Route 11 and realigning Redbud Road to intersect with Snowden Bridge Boulevard. $28,346,132 Route 11 (Valley Pike)/Shawnee Drive Intersection Improvements Application ID 1409 WinFred MPO $4,227,102 $4,141,793 This project provides more efficient traffic management along Valley Pike (Route 11) in the area of Shawnee Drive. This location has two closely spaced intersections, one at Shawnee Drive with a traffic signal and one at Opequon Church Lane, which is unsignalized. Improvements include widening Valley Pike at both intersections, adding a traffic signal at Opequon Church Lane plus adding crosswalks and pedestrian signal phases at both intersections. Upon completion of this work, safety will be enhanced with improved pedestrian mobility and reduced areas of congestion.
Route 11 (Martinsburg Pike) Application 2015 UPC 94847 Route 661 (Welltown Road) UPC 94947 adds capacity on Route 11 with a third southbound lane between Interstate 81 and Route 37. UPC 100547 SMART SCALE Funding: $1,078,947 (UPC 94847) $2,500,755 (UPC 94847) $1,159,583 (UPC 100547) Ad Date: Advertised in Fall 2016 - project not awareded yet UPC 100547 adds a turn-lane on Route 661 at the Route 11 intersection. The projects are being done concurrently for economies of scale and coordination efficiency. This SMART SCALE proposal increases capacity on US 11 with the addition of a third southbound through lane between Highway 37 and Interstate 81, exit 317. The additional lane will also improve the operation and safety of the existing intersection with Welltown Road. Charles Gardner, 540-332-7893
Route 37 Bypass Study Estimated Cost for Preliminary Engineering Study Only UPC 85972: $2,463,376 Study Completion Date: Early 2017 UPC 85972, UPC 105586 This study is to define the Route 37 Eastern Bypass alignment. The project is 15.5-miles long and extends from the Route 37 southern end at Interstate 81 south to Route 37 east of I-81 north. The purpose of this study is to provide with the preliminary alignment necessary to allow the County to plan industrial, commercial and residential developments in the area of the proposed Route 37 Eastern Bypass corridor. Estimated Cost for Preliminary Engineering Phase 2 UPC 105586: Will be part of SMART SCALE prioritization process. $4,236,624 Thomas Marando, P.E., 540-332-7746 The alignment will include future interchanges at Warrior Drive (Future), Route 522 (Front Royal Pike), Route 50 (Millwood Pike), Route 657 (Senseny Road), Route 7 (Berryville Pike), Snowden Boulevard (Future), Interstate 81 and Route 37 (west of US 11). The County has prioritized three segments for further engineering development: Segment 1: Route 37 - Interstate 81 to Route 522 Segment 2: Route 37 - Route 37 (Northern Termini) to Route 7 Segment 3: Route 37 - Route 522 to Route 7 Currently VDOT is performing a traffic analysis on Segment 1: Route 37 - Interstate 81 to Route 522; including evaluating interchange alternatives at Warrior Drive (Future), and Route 522 (Front Royal Pike). The traffic analysis is scheduled to be complete in 2015. This project consists of the extension of Highway 37 as a four-lane, divided facility for approximately 1.8 miles from the future intersection of Tasker Road to Front Royal Pike (Route 522). The project includes a full diamond interchange at the future alignment of Warrior Drive and a half diamond interchange at Route 522.
Route 37 East to Warrior Drive South Application ID 1476 UPC 105586 This project extends Route 37 from the Tasker Road interchange to the future location of Warrior Drive. Warrior Drive will be extended from its existing terminus to Route 37. $49,510,785 $49,510,785 Route 37 Extension - Interstate 81 Exit 310 to Route 522 Application ID 1438 UPC 105586 This project extends Route 37 from its current termini as constructed with the Interstate 81, exit 310 project (UPC 75881). Route 37 will be extended to Route 522. $102,187,419 $102,187,414 Thomas Marando, 540-332-7746
Route 277 (Fairfax Pike) Widening Application 2015 UPC 18003 SMART SCALE Funding: $29,134,878 $35,934,878 This project consists of the reconstruction of Fairfax Pike (Route 277) to provide a four-lane, divided roadway with access management improvements from the Interstate 81, exit 307 northbound ramps to Double Church Road. Intersection improvements along the project include the addition of turn lanes and relocation of Aylor Road. The project will also include pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Estimated Ad Date: Late 2019 Thomas Marando, P.E., 540-332-7746 Route 277 Widening and Access Management Route 277 Phase II Application ID 1478 This project completes the Route 277 Phase II work. The project extends from Double Church Road (Route 641) to Warrior Drive. $25,428,540 $25,428,540
Route 277 - Warrior Drive Intersection Application ID 1480 This project provides an extension of the existing right-turn lane from eastbound Route 277 to southbound Warrior Drive, which provides access to Sherando High School. $476,644 Work includes installation of a pedestrian pedestal on the northwest corner and installation of a bike/ pedestrian facility along Warrior Drive from Route 277 to the high school. $476,644 Route 644 (Papermill Road) at Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) Turn Lane This project provides the installation of a full right-turn lane from eastbound Paper Mill Road to southbound Route 522. Application ID 1444 $507,262 $507,262
Route 655 (Sulphur Spring Road) UPC 59259 The project reconstructs a portion of Route 655 (Sulphur Spring Road) located in, east $8,502,836 of the City of Winchester, between Route 50 (Millwood Pike) and Clarke County. This area serves several residential communities and provides access to the landfill. The improvements will Estimated Ad Date: provide better road alignment and turning movements. Spring 2018 Right of way: Underway The improvements to the road include two 12-foot travel lanes and 6-foot paved shoulders. The road Construction advertisement: Construction not alignment will be slightly adjusted to straighten out a gradual curve. Right and left-turn lanes will be funded constructed on Route 655 at Routes 50 and Route 656. Also the box culvert on Route 655 at Sulphur Spring Run will be extended to accommodate the new turn lane onto Route 50. Jennifer Housman, P.E., 540-332-7373 This project is funded for preliminary engineering and right of way. Construction is unfunded at this time. During construction the road will remain open, serving the county landfill. Route 655 (Sulphur Springs Road) Reconstruction Application ID 1503 UPC 59259 This project reconstructs Route 655 (Sulphur Springs Road) from Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) to Route 656. $3,443,253 $2,812,608
Route 657 (Senseny Road) at Crestleigh Drive Intersection Improvements Application ID 1474 $2,548,582 This project improves the intersection of Route 657 (Senseny Road) at Crestleigh Drive. Proposed work includes turn lanes and potential signalization. $2,548,582 Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) UPC 101204 $7,200,000 Estimated Ad Date: Spring 2017 This project Improves the alignment of Route 659 (Valley Mill Road) with Route 7 in. The projecte extends from Route 7 to 0.5-mile east of Channing Drive. This is a potential revenue sharing project. Steven Damron, 540-332-7389
Route 767 (Fox Drive) at Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) Application 2015 UPC 109326 This project consists of a new right turn lane and taper from the northbound approach on Fox Drive onto eastbound North Frederick Pike (Route 522). SMART SCALE Funding: $650,996 $650,996 Estimated Ad Date: Fall 2020 Al Scott, 540-332-2264 Tevis Street Extension - Extension of New Hope Drive $8,000,000 Estimated Ad Date: Fall 2018 UPC 104266 This project is a component of the Tevis Street connector road between Route 522 and Pleasant Valley Road. This is a locally administered Revenue Sharing Project for the extension of Hope Drive and the realignment of Papermill Road and Tevis Street in the City of Winchester. Steven Damron, 540-332-7389
Tevis Street Extension UPC 105630 $1,600,000 Estimated Ad Date: Fall 2017 This project is a component of the Tevis Street connector road between Route 522 and Pleasant Valley Road. This is a locally administered Revenue Sharing Project to extend Tevis Street in the City of Winchester from Legge Blvd to Interstate 81 right of way limits to connect with Revenue Sharing Tevis Street projects, UPC 94846, 87616. Steven Damron, 540-332-7389 Tevis Street UPC 87616, 94846 Estimated Cost Tevis Street Extension: $9,591,404 (UPC 87616) $1,400,000 (UPC 94846) Estimated Total Cost Tevis Street Completion: $10,991,404 This is the Tevis Street connector road between Route 522 and Pleasant Valley Road. The project includes a flyover bridge across Interstate 81 and will be coordinated with a project in the City of Winchester to complete Tevis Street from I-81 flyover bridge to Pleasant Valley Road. This is a Revenue Sharing project and is and being locally administered. Estimated Ad Date: Summer 2018 Steven Damron, 540-332-7389
Meadow Branch Avenue Extension - City of Winchester $4,000,000 Estimated Completion: Fall 2017 Steve Damron, 540-332-7389 UPC 104267 This project will construct a new section of Meadow Branch Avenue that will connect the road from the intersection of Meadow Branch/Merrimans Lane near Amherst Street to the intersection of Meadow Branch/Buckner Avenue. The length of this new roadway will be approximately 0.6 miles and will be constructed on undeveloped property. Project advertised in February 2015. Green Circle Trail Final Phases - City of Winchester Application ID 1434 City of Winchester $5,759,500 $3,092,000 This project completes Green Circle within the City of Winchester. The Green Circle Trail is a multi-use, bike/pedestrian path that connects multiple key activity centers within the City of Winchester. This project will include a one-mile section of a 10-foot wide shared use path. The Winchester Green Circle project, when completed, will provide safe facilities and accommodations for both bicyclists and pedestrians, to access major destinations in the city. The circle connects areas of historic, recreational, educational and natural interest. Some of those attractions include Glen Burnie Historic House & Gardens/Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Jim Barnett Park, Shenandoah University, Old Town Winchester, and the Abrams Creek Wetlands Preserve. Where possible the routes follow local streams emphasizing the restoration, protection and interpretation of natural resources and urban green spaces.
Middle Road Improvements Project Application ID 1455 City of Winchester This project constructs bike lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and provided drainage improvements on Middle Road, from Valley Avenue (Route 11) to the Winchester City limits. $3,526,670 $2,026,670 Traffic Signal Replacement at North Loudoun/Brooke Road/ Brick Kiln Road Application ID 1456 City of Winchester $535,000 $335,000 This project replaces an aging traffic signal at the intersection of North Loudoun Street (Route 11) and Brooke Road. This intersection is complex, including a CSX Railroad crossing along with the convergence of three roadways including North Loudoun Street, Brooke Road and Brick Kiln Road. Project was screened out for SMART SCALE funding since it was replacing an existing signal, for which maintenance funds can be used.
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Trails Application ID 1454 City of Winchester This project constructs approximately three miles of bike/pedestrian trails on the 90-plus acres of property where the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is located in the City of Winchester. $3,167,774 $1,495,274 This work is located along the museum frontage on Route 50 and connects to the Green Circle Trail. These trails will be open to the public, year-round, at no cost.