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2023-2024 PRIMARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended
approval of this plan on April 24, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on May 17, 2023; 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
2023 —2024 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 RESOLVED by the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors as follows:
The 2023-2024 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 2023-2024
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Primary Road Improvement Flan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County,
Virginia as presented at the public hearing held on June 14, 2023.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote.
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
A COPY ATTEST
Michael L. Bollho er
Frederick Count Administrator
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` COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Planning Commission
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director
RE: Update of the Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plans
DATE: May 10, 2023
This is a public hearing item to consider the update of the 2023 — 2024 Interstate,
Primary, and Secondary Road Improvement Plans.
Summary of Changes:
Interstate and Primary Road Improvement Plans have no recommended changes
currently. Staff would note as the Route 37 Study that is currently underway moves
ahead there is a good possibility of future updates resulting from that effort.
Secondary Plan Updates are as follows:
1. Update Major road improvements list to reflect current activities.
2. Update Advertisement years for projects on the scheduled list.
3. Add the following projects via promotion from the Unscheduled to the Scheduled
list:
a. Clarke Road
b. South Timber Ridge Road
c. Heishman Lane
d. Glaize Orchard Road
The Transportation Committee reviewed this item on April 24, 2023 and has
recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors.
Attachments
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107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
2023/24-2028/29
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee: 04124123
Frederick County Planning Commission: 5/.17123
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 preferred alternative between existing Route 11 North and Route
7.
B. Route 37 - Phase 2
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).
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 Existing Route 37 around Stonewall
Industrial Park to Route 11 North.
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 Route 7 and Route 522.
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 37 Slip Ramps to Lenoir Drive
Construct Ramps to allow traffic to enter and exit the southbound side of Route 37 from
Lenoir Drive.
4) 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 522
5) Route 7—Establish a 6 Lane Cross Section:
From: Exit 315 Interchange
To: Future Route 37 Interchange
6) 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
7) 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 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.
8) Route 522 and Costello Drive
Add additional left turn lane capacity on Route 522 southbound for turns onto Costello
Drive.
9) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
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 and ideally strengthen
SmartScale applications.
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