Richmond Highway Project Follow Up

T he latest news from the Virginia Department of Transportation on plans to improve

Richmond Highway (Route 1) from Jeff Todd Way to Napper Road in Fairfax County

Thanks to everyone who attended the Richmond Highway Corridor Improvements public information meeting last week. If you couldn't make it, you can still review meeting materials and get the latest on the project below.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM APRIL 4 MEETING

Preferred Design

VDOT is working to improve safety, reduce congestion, and help increase the community's multimodal options along almost three miles of Route 1 from Jeff Todd Way to Napper Road. We shared information about the recommended traditional design alternatives. These p roposed improvements would:

Widen Richmond Highway from four to six lanes
Add separate bicycle lanes and sidewalks on both sides of the road
Reserve median width for Fairfax County's future dedicated bus-only lanes
Allow all movements (left, thru and right) at each signalized intersection
Accommodate up to four signal phases to improve traffic flow

Sacramento Drive and Cooper Road

Realign Sacramento Drive to meet the existing Cooper Road intersection
Add a new left-turn lane along Sacramento Drive
Add pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian signals

Buckman Road and Mount Vernon Highway

Realign the Buckman Road and Mount Vernon Highway intersection to provide dual
left-turn lanes and dual right-turn lanes along southbound Richmond Highway
Add pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian signals

Stormwater Management

We shared information about proposed locations and several types of stormwater management facilities currently under consideration, including bioretention, wet pond and underground detention. See the stormwater handout for more detailed information.

Noise Walls

We've completed a preliminary noise study as part of the environmental assessment, which suggested that five noise walls were warranted and met the federal and state criteria. The preliminary noise study and environmental assessment will be available for review and comment at the design public hearing scheduled for later this fall. A final determination on noise wall placement will be made after the final noise study is completed once the project's final design is approved.

Learn more about the noise wall evaluation process:

General overview

Frequently asked questions
More about the evaluation process

NEW INTERACTIVE MAP MAKES FINDING IMPROVEMENTS NEAR YOU EASY

Check out this new interactive map to see improvements proposed as part of the project,

including road improvements, stormwater management, sidewalks, bike paths and more.

Click to open the map in a new window and:

* Select layers at right to take a closer look at specific design elements

* Enter an address to center on proposed improvements nearby

* Click a red dot for descriptions of intersection improvements

* Use the ruler tool to measure distance and area

GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK AND COMMENTS TODAY

Public involvement is critical in our development and delivery of transportation projects. Give your c omments to our project team by May 4, 2018. Email or mail comments to Mr. William Dunn, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. If you're interested in scheduling a meeting with the project team, please contact us today.

Virginia Department of Transportation | virginiadot.org/richmondhighway