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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop,AICP,Assistant Director-Transportation
RE: Update of the Interstate and Primary Road Plans
DATE: July 31,2020
This is a public hearing item to consider the update of the 2020 — 2021 Interstate and Primary
Road Plans.The Secondary Road Plan update will come at a future date once VDOT has finished
updating statewide revenue projections.
Summary of Changes:
Updates to the priorities which are being recommended are for the reasons of consistency
between the plans and for continuity and support of the Board's SmartScale applications.
Interstate Plan Updates are as follows:
1. Updated Language for Exit 317 to a more general description that will adequately address
the fact that multiple improvements are being sought.
2. Clarify the meed for improvements to existing Exit 307, as well as, the desire for the
eventual relocation of Exit 307
Primary Plan Updates are as follows:
1. Remove the first Segment of the Route 277 improvements since that is now beginning
construction,.
The Transportation Committee reviewed this item on July 27'i' and has recommended approval.
The Planning Commission is reviewing the draft plans on August 51 and staff will update the
Board as to the disposition of their recommendation at the meeting.
Staff is seeking approval of the updated Interstate and Primary plans.
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RESOLUTION
4�GK cow 2020-2021 PRIMARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS,the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended approval of this plan on July
27, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of this plan at their meeting on August 5,2020; 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 Bearing 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, 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 RESOLVED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows:
The 2020-2021 Primary Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest of the citizen of
Frederick County and the Interstate Road System in Frederick County; and therefore, the Frederick
County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2020-2021 Primary Road Tmprovement Plan and
Construction Priority List for Frederick County, Virginia as presented at the public hearing held on
August 12, 2020
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chainnan Aye Shawn L. Graber Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
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Kris ierne
Frederick Coun ministrator
PDRes. #23-20
$OS Res. #016-•20
2020-2021
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Frederick County Transportation Committee: 7/27/2020
Frederick County Planning Commission: 815/2020
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
All upgrades to primary system roadways that are not limited access should include
implementation of access management principles to improve safety and efficiency wherever
possible.
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
I-81 to Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South).
B. 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 11 North and Route
7.
C. 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.
D. Route 37—Phase 4
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 to Route 11 North.
2) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A) Establish an Urban Divided Six Lane System:
From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Renaissance Drive
C) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road
To: West Virginia line
3) Route 277(East of Stephens City)
Upgrade of the overall corridor to a 4-lane divided system with improved access
management and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
A) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Double Church Road
To: Warrior Drive
B) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: Warrior Drive
To: White Oak Road
C) Establish an Urban Divided Four Lane System:
From: White Oak Road
To: Route 277
4) Route 7—Establish a 6 Lane Cross Section:
From: Exit 315 Interchange
To: Future Route 37 Interchange
5) Route 50 East and West
A) Establish a 6 Lane Cross Section:
From: The Interchange at Exit 313
To: The Future Route 37 Interchange
B) Establish a 6 Lane Cross Section:
From: The Interchange with Route 37
To: Poorhouse Road
6) South Frederick County Parkway:
From: Relocated Exit 307
To: Intersection with Route 277 approximately I mile west of the intersection of
Route 277 and Route 522
This is a new planned roadway with limited access points serving a mixture of
predominantly commercial and industrial development.
There is a 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 Drive.
7) Route 522 and Costello Drive
Add additional left turn lane capacity on Route 522 southbound for turns onto Costello
Drive.
8) 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 parr 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.
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