006-05RESOLUTION
2006-2007 INTERSTATE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee and the Frederick
County planning staff reviewed the proposed 2006-2007 Interstate Road Improvement Plan for
Frederick County; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended approval
of this plan on June 7, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing and
recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on July 6, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors had previously agreed to
assist in the preparation of this plan in accordance with the Virginia Department of
Transportation's policies and procedures and participated in a public hearing on the proposed
plan, after being duly advertised so that all citizens of the County had the opportunity to
participate in said hearing and to make comments and recommendations concerning the proposed
plan and priority list; and,
WHEREAS, a representative of the Virginia Department of Transportation appeared
before the Board during the public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors support the priorities of the
interstate road improvement projects for programming by the Commonwealth Transportation
Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors as follows:
The 2006-2007 Interstate Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest of the
citizens of Frederick County and the Interstate Road System in Frederick County; and therefore,
the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2006-2007 Interstate Road
Improvement Plan for Frederick County, Virginia as presented at the public hearing held on
August 10, 2005.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman Aye Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
Gary W. Dove
Lynda J. Tyler
Uina A. Forrester
Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Aye Gene Fisher Aye
Aye
A COPY ATTEST
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Jo iley, r.
Fre Brick County Administrator
PDR #31-OS
Board Resolution No.: 006-05
2006-2007
INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DRAFT
Frederick County Transportation Committee: Recommended Approval on June 7, 2005
Frederick County Planning Commission: Recommended Approval on July 6, 2005
Frederick County Board of Supervisors: Pending
I-81 Improvements:
Provide additional travel lanes on the main line, collector-distributor lanes adjacent to the
main line, modifications to existing interchange areas, and develop new interchange azeas
and bridge crossings of the main line as recommended by the Interstate 81 Study and the
Winchester Area Transportation Study (WAYS).
Moreover, the County of Frederick supports exploration of the potential for rail
transportation as a component of the Interstate 81 Corridor improvements.
A) Extend the Northbound onramp acceleration lane, to include a new ramp bridge
over Abram's Creek, and provide improvements at the Southbound ramps to
eliminate the short weave condition, Exit 313
(as illustrated on map as priority A)
B) Extend Southbound Acceleration Lane, Exit 310
From: Route 37
To: Southbound I-81
(as illustrated on map as priority B)
C) Widen I-81 from Fairfax Pike to Route 37 North. This should include the
relocation of the 277 Interchange, Exit 307, further south to alleviate existing
and future congestion on Fairfax Pike.
From: Route 277, Exit 307
To: Route 37 North, Exit 310
(as illustrated on map as priority C)
D) Widen Remainder of I-81 in Frederick County
From: West Virginia line
To: Warren County line
(as illustrated on map as priority D)
E) Spot Improvements on I-Sl in Frederick County. Provide spot
improvements at various interchanges and rest area ramps to increase
capacity and/or enhance safety for the motoring public.
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Susan K. Eddy, Senior Planner S K C
~~ Public Hearing - 2006-2007 Interstate Road Improvement Plan
DATE: July 15, 2005
The Frederick County Interstate Road Improvement Plan is updated annually through a public hearing
process involving reviews by the Transportation Committee, the Planning Commission and the Board
of Supervisors. The adopted plan is submitted to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for
consideration during the funding process.
The proposed Interstate Road Improvement Plan includes all projects on last year's plan with the
addition of spot improvements along Interstate 81.
The Frederick County Transportation Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the Draft
2006-2007 Interstate Road Improvement Plan during their meeting held on June 7, 2005. Please find
attached a copy of the Draft Interstate Road Improvement Plan for 2006-2007, including a staff
prepared map showing project locations.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the road improvement plans at their meeting of
July 6, 2005. There were no citizen comments. Discussion included inquiries about the coordination
and working relationship between the MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization), Frederick County,
and VDOT; the availability of funding for projects; and progress towards rail transportation. The
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the plan as submitted. (Note:
Commissioners Manuel and Ours were absent from the meeting,)
SKE/rsa
Attachments
107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
COUNTY of FREDERICK
.iohn R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540!665-5666
August 12, 2005 Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
jriley @co.frederick.va.us
The Honorable Dr. Phillip C. Stone
Commonwealth Transportation Board
Bridgewater College
402 East College Street
Bridgewater, VA 22812
Dear Dr. Stone:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session and public hearing
held on August 10, 2005, unanimously approved the 2006-2007 through 2011-2012 Frederick
County Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plans. Please find enclosed the resolutions and
the road plans.
Frederick County representatives will be present at the upcoming pre-allocation hearing to
present the adopted plans to the Commonwealth Transpartation Board for funding priorities.
Should you need additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to give
me a call.
Sii~c erely,
~~
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
JRR/SKE/bad
Enclosure
cc: .Terry A. Copp, Resident Engineer, VDOT Edinburg Residency
Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000