014-08RESOLUTION
2009 -2010 INTERSTATE 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 25, 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
Interstate Road Improvement Plan and the Construction Priority List; 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 2009 -2010 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 2009 -2010 Interstate Road
Improvement Plan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County, Virginia as presented at
the public hearing held on September 24, 2008.
PDRes #28 -08
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman Aye Gary A. Lofton Ave
Gary W. Dove A y e Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
A COPY ATTEST
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Frederick County Administrator
PDRes #28 -08
BOS Res. 4014 -08
2009 -2010
INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DRAFT
Frederick County Transportation Committee: 0712512008
Frederick County Planning Commission: 0810612008
Frederick County Board of Supervisors: 0912412008
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2009 - 2010
Interstate Road
Improvement Plan
Priority A
® Make Safety & Operational
Lnprovenzents at Exit 310
Priority B
O Urgent Need for Increased Study
Relocate Exit 307 at RT 277
Priority C
Widen I81 from
Rt277 N to Rt37 N
Priority D
-= Widen Remainder ofI81
I -81Improvements:
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 areas
and bridge crossings of the main line as recommended by the WinFred MPO Long Range
Plan.
In addition, as the State continues to work toward an ultimate plan for the I -81 widening, the
County of Frederick continues to support the study of Eastern Route 37 as a potential
corridor on new location as an alternative for that effort.
Moreover, the County of Frederick supports exploration of the potential for rail
transportation as a component of the Interstate 81 Corridor improvements.
A) Progress to Phase 1 of the FHWA approved interchange modification to Exit
310
(as illustrated on map as priority A)
B) Relocate Exit 307 further south to alleviate existing and future congestion on
Route 277. There is an urgent need to begin increased study of this project.
(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.
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 -81 in Frederick County. Provide spot improvements at
various interchanges 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: 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 Plan: .
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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