038-99
DRAFT
1999 PRIMARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY
Adopted on3/ 10/99 by the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board on March 19, 1999
1999 PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee and staff reviewed the
proposed 1999 Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County, and the Transportation
Committee recommended unanimous approval of this plan on February 2, 1999; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission recommended unanimous
approval of this plan at their regular meeting on February 17, 1999; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors considered this plan during their
regular meeting on March 10, 1999.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors as follows:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 1999 Primary Road
Improvement Plan for Frederick County, Virginia.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam, Chairman
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Richard C. Shickle
~
w. Harrington Smith, Jr.
Aye
Margaret B. Douglas
Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
Aye
Robert M. Sager
Aye
A COpy ATTEST
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John R. "ley, Jr.
F'rMenck County Administrator
PORes. #07.99
BOS RES.: 038-99
PREFACE
The 1999 Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County, Virginia continues to focus on the
development of a new limited access arterial corridor and improvements to existing maj or and minor
arterial systems within the county's Urban Development Area. The improvements recommended in
this plan are consistent with the Winchester Area Transportation Study and the Interstate 81
Improvement Study and will complete the primary road system necessary to manage the traffic
demands in Frederick County and the City of Winchester into the foreseeable future. These projects
are listed in order of priority and will continue to appear on subsequent plans until funding has been
secured for their completion.
1999 PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
1) Route 37 Eastern Bypass (Alternative C)
A) Continued reimbursement of funding provided by Frederick County to undertake the
study and prepare the Environmental Impact Statement for the preferred alternative
recommended by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
B) Initiate engineering and design, acquire right-of-way, and establish a construction
phase schedule for the preferred alternative between the southern terminus of Route
37 to the new intersection with Route 7 east of the City of Winchester as follows:
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From the southern terminus of Route 37 to Route 522
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From Route 522 to Route 50/17
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From Route 50/17 to Route 7
C) Program funds to initiate engineering and design, right-of-way acquisition and
construction from Route 7 to the Route 37 northern terminus once a final study
corridor is agreed upon by the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the County
of Frederick.
2) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
From:
To:
1-81/277/647 Intersection (East of Stephens City)
Route 340/522 South Intersection (East of Double Toll Gate)
Phase I
Phase II
- From the 1-81/277 Interchange to Route 636
- From Route 636 to Route 340/522
A) Continue engineering and design, acquire the right-of-way, and establish a
construction schedule for the phased improvement of Route 277
B) Work with county staff to acquire dedicated right-of-way and achieve grading,
drainage, and construction improvements in conjunction with development projects
which occur along the corridor until such time that funding is available for
construction.
C) Program funding for the completion of right-of-way acquisition and construction of
the entire segment as described above.
3) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A.
From:
To:
Southern limits of the City of Winchester
Route 37 Interchange (Route II/Route 651)
Widen and improve to five lanes.
B.
From:
To:
Northern limits of the City of Winchester
Interstate 81 Exit 317 Interchange
Widen and improve as necessary.
4) 1-81 (East of Winchester)
From: West Virginia line
To: Warren County line
Provide additional through lanes, collector-distributor lanes, modifications to existing access
points, and additional access points to the main line as recommended by the Interstate 81
Study and the Wmchester Area Transportation Study (W ATS).
Priority One - Route 277, Exit 307, to Route 37 North
Priority Two - Route 669 Bridge Reconstruction
Priority Three - Remainder ofI-81 in Frederick County
5) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
Conduct studies and utilize existing information from the Lord Fairfax Planning District
Commission to determine the location of needed facilities. .
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/678-0682
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM:
RE:
Evan A. Wyatt, Deputy Director ~
Revenue Sharing Program Application and Resolution for Warrior Drive
DATE:
March 4, 1999
Frederick County will be submitting the third and final application to the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) in March to be considered for funding under the Revenue Sharing Program.
The Revenue Sharing Program provides a dollar for dollar match that is utilized for the design and
construction of road improvement projects selected by the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
This funding source is in addition to monies that are normally programed for primary and secondary
road improvements; however, the amount of funding available to any project in a given fiscal year
does not exceed $500,000.
Frederick County submitted Revenue Sharing Applications for Warrior Drive during the 1997-1998
and 1998-1999 VDOT fiscal year, along with a supplemental request during the 1997-1998 fiscal
year. The applications requested assistance for improvements to the existing segment of Warrior
Drive, as well as for the extension of Warrior Drive from Fairfax Pike (Route 277) to Tasker Road
(Route 642). The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded $329,877 to Frederick County for
the Warrior Drive project during the 1997-1998 fiscal year, along with $2,878 in supplemental
funding during the same year, and $471,940 during the 1998-1999 fiscal year, for a total of$804,695.
County officials have advised VDOT that it is the intention of the Board of Supervisors to continue
and apply for funds through this program to complete this phase of Warrior Drive.
In order to secure the remaining funding necessary to complete this phase of Warrior Drive, a
Revenue Sharing Application will be prepared for the 1999-2000 VDOT fiscal year. Staff has been
advised that this application should be in the amount of $195,305 to meet the financial needs
identified in the Warrior Drive Agreement between the Virginia Department of Transportation and
Frederick County. Included with this memorandum is a resolution that will require approval by the
Board. Staffwill work with the Edinburg Residency to complete the remaining components of this
application to ensure that it is submitted by March 26,1999.
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