015-08RESOLUTION
2009 -2010 PRIMARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Sections 33.1 -23 and 33.1 -23.4 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, provides the opportunity for each county to work with the Virginia Department
of Transportation in developing a Six -Year Road Plan, and;
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended
approval of this plan on July 28, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on August 6, 2008; 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 recommended approval of the
2009 — 2010 Primary Road Improvement Plan and the Construction Priority List; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors support the priorities
of the primary 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 2009 -2010 Primary Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest
of the citizens of Frederick County and the Primary Road System in Frederick County;
and therefore, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2009 -2010
Primary Road Improvement Plan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County,
Virginia as presented at the public hearing held on September 24, 2008.
PDRes #29 -08
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman Aye Gary A. Lofton Ave
Gary W. Dove A ye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher A y e Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
A COPY ATTEST
John. ey, J .
Frederick County Administrator
PDRes #29 -08
BOS Res. #015 -08
2009 -2010
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Draft
Frederick County Transportation Committee: 0712512008
Frederick County Planning Commission: 0810612008
Frederick County Board of Supervisors: 0912412008
1) Route 37 Bypass
A. Route 37 - Phase 1
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right -of -way, and establish a
construction phase schedule for the southern segment of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass
from Interstate 1 -81 to Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South).
(As illustrated on map as priority IA)
B. Note: It is intended that the first phase of Fairfax Pike (Route 277), as
identified under item #2, shown below, be programmed for construction following
the completion of Phase 1 of the Route 37 Eastern Bypass.
(As illustrated on map as priority IB)
C. Route 37 - Phase 2
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right -of -way, and establish a
construction phase schedule for the preferred alternative between existing Route 37
around Stonewall Industrial Park and Route 7.
(As illustrated on map as priority 1 C)
D. Route 37 - Phase 3
Initiate final engineering and design, acquire right -of -way, and establish a
construction phase schedule for the preferred alternative between Route 7 and Route
522.
(As illustrated on map as priority ID)
2) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
From: I- 81/Route 277/Route 647 Intersection (East of Stephens City)
To: Route 340/Route 522 South Intersection (East of Double Toll Gate)
Phase 1: From the 1-81/277 Interchange to Route 636
(As indicated under note for priority 1 B)
Phase 2: From Route 636 to Route 340 /Route 522
(As indicated on map as priority 2)
Improve to a four lane divided roadway with County staff to work with site developers 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.
Establish a construction schedule for the phased improvement of Fairfax Pike (Route 277).
Program funding for the completion of right -of -way acquisition and construction of each
phase as described above.
3) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester
To: 0.4 miles south of intersection of Route 37 South, Exit 310
(As illustrated on map as priority 3A)
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Intersection of Merchant Street
(As illustrated on map as priority 3B)
C) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System
From: Intersection of Merchant Street
To: West Virginia line
(As illustrated on map as priority 3C)
4) South Frederick County Parkway
From: Relocated Exit 307
To: Intersection with Route 277 approximately 1 mile west of the intersection of Route
277 and Route 522
This is a planned new roadway with limited access points serving a mixture of predominantly
commercial and industrial development.
There is need to study this project in conjunction with the Exit 307 relocation and planning
for Route 277 improvements noted in item 3.
Phasing of this project is not yet clearly defined; however, general phasing would be from
West to East with the clear first phase being from relocated Exit 307 to Warrior Dr.
(As illustrated on map as priority 4)
5) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
Establish a new park and ride facility along the Berryville Pike (Route 7) corridor. Work
with the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission to determine appropriate
locations for park and ride facilities at other strategic locations within the County's Urban
Development Area. For Park and Ride locations in Frederick County, the primary goal
should be that they are situated in such a manner that they reduce traffic in Frederick County
in addition to adjacent localities.
(As illustrated on map as priority S)
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665 -5651
FAX: 540/665 -6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Deputy Director - Transportation
RE: Six Year Road Improvement Program Public Hearing
DATE: September 16, 2008
This is a public hearing item to consider the updates of the Interstate, Primary, and Secondary
Road Improvement Plans.
You will find that there are no significant changes to the Interstate plan.
In the Primary plan, the South Frederick County Parkway has been included in accordance with
the updated land use plan for that area.
In the Secondary Road Improvements plan, a number of projects have been added or removed
due to completion or in recognition of County priorities. There has been no need to reprioritize
the Rural Hardsurfacing projects this year due to a lack of funding for new projects.
The Planning Commission reviewed these plans on 08/06/2008 and the Transportation
Committee's review was held on 07/25/2008. Both bodies recommended approval.
If the Board should find these plans acceptable, staff is seeking action in the form of the attached
resolutions.
Attachments
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