HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCAgenda2025June41.Call to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Adoption of Agenda – Pursuant to established procedures, the Planning Commission
should adopt the Agenda for the meeting.
4.Committee Reports
5.Citizen Comments
6.Public Hearings
6.A.Draft Update of the 2025-2026 Frederick County Interstate, Primary, and
Secondary Road Improvement Plans - (Mr. Bishop)
The Primary and Interstate Road Improvement Plans establish priorities for
improvements to the Primary and Interstate Road networks within Frederick County.
Comments from the Transportation Committee will be forwarded to the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors. Ultimately, the priorities adopted by the Board
of Supervisors will be forwarded to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for
consideration.
The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Planning Commission of
Frederick County, in accordance with Section 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia,
will conduct a joint public hearing in the Board Room of the Frederick County
Government Center, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public
comments on the proposed Six Year Plan for Secondary Roads for Fiscal Year
2026 through 2031 Frederick County and on the Secondary System Construction
budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Copies of the proposed Plan and Budget may be
reviewed at the Edinburg Office of the Virginia Department of Transportation, located at
14031 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, Virginia or at the Frederick County offices located at
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. All projects in the Secondary Road
Improvement Plan that are eligible for federal funds will be included in the Statewide
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025
7:00 PM
THE BOARD ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
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Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which documents how Virginia will
obligate federal transportation funds. Any person requiring special assistance to attend
and participate in this hearing should contact the Virginia Department of Transportation
at 1-800-367-7623. Any person wishing to speak at this public hearing should contact
the Frederick County Planning Department at 540-665-5651.
7.Other
7.A.2025-2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
Staff will provide an update on background studies, public engagement, and other work
associated with the update to the Comprehensive Plan
7.B.Current Planning Applications
8.Adjourn
PC06-04-25InterstatePrimarySecondaryRoadPlan.pdf
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Planning Commission
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: June 4, 2025
Agenda Section: Public Hearings
Title: Draft Update of the 2025-2026 Frederick County Interstate, Primary, and
Secondary Road Improvement Plans - (Mr. Bishop)
Attachments:
PC06-04-25InterstatePrimarySecondaryRoadPlan.pdf
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
TO: Frederick County Planning Commission
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director
RE: Update of the Interstate, Primary and Secondary Road Improvement Plan
DATE: May 28, 2025
This is a public hearing item to consider the update of the 2025 – 2026 Interstate, Primary
Secondary Road Improvement Plan.
Summary of Changes:
Interstate Plan: Removal of paragraph identifying the potential implementation of Route
37 East as an alternative to widening of I-81.
Primary Plan: No changes at this time.
Secondary Plan: No changes at this time.
The Transportation Committee reviewed this item on May 12, 2025, and recommended
approval with the correction of a typo in the Interstate plan where Exit 317 was
inadvertently entered as Exit 318 and to add a freight emphasis to the statements regarding
rail transportation in the Interstate Plan.
Attachments
MEMORANDUM
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2025/26-2030/31
INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee:05/12/2025
Frederick County Planning Commission:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
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I-81 Improvements:
Provide additional travel lanes on the main line, evaluate 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.
All projects in the vicinity of future I-81 connections for Route 37 should be scoped to
consider that project to prevent conflicting improvements and make sure to accommodate
that future connection.
Moreover, the County of Frederick supports exploration of the potential for rail
transportation as a component of the Interstate 81 Corridor improvements.
Interchange Priorities
1. Exit 317 – Interchange Upgrade and Redbud Road realignment to accommodate
interchange upgrade. Improvements to bridges and the north end of the
interchange should work to accommodate the future Route 37 north connection.
2. Exit 307 – Safety and capacity improvements to the existing facility while
continuing to promote the future relocation further south to the South Frederick
Parkway.
3. Exit 313 - Bridge reconstruction, safety improvements, and capacity expansion.
4. Exit 323 – Interchange Upgrade.
5. Exit 310 - Phase 2 of the FHWA approved interchange modifications.
6. Exit 307 – Interchange Relocation.
7. Exit 321 – Upgrade to split interchange between Hopewell Rd and Cedar Hill
Rd.
Interstate Widening Priorities
1. Widen I-81 from Route 50/17 Exit 313 to .5 miles North of Route 11 Exit 317.
Note: This project is partially funded via the I-81 fund, however the final .5
miles north of Exit 318 remains unfunded.
2. Widen I-81 from Route 277 Exit 307 to Route 50/17 Exit 313. This should
include the relocation of Exit 307.
3. Widen I-81 in Frederick County from .5 Miles north of Route 11 Exit 317 to
the West Virginia State line.
4. Widen I-81 in Frederick County from Route 277 Exit 307 to the Warren County
Line in the South.
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Intelligent Transportation Systems and Incident Management
1. Increase of VDOT safety patrols.
2. Implement more variable message signs along the I-81 corridor and approaches.
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InterchangeImprovement Priorities
Priority 4
!(Exit 323 Interchange Upgrade
Exit 310 Phase II of theInterchange Upgrade
Priority 5
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Exit 321 Upgrade to SplitInterchange
Priority 7
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Exit 307 Ramp Relocation
Priority 6
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Priority 1
!(Exit 317 Interchange Upgradeand Redbud Rd Realignment toAccomodate InterchangeUpgradePriority 2
!(Exit 307 Safety and CapacityImprovements to Existing Locationand Promote Future Realignment
Exit 313 Bridge Reconstruction,Safety Improvements, andCapacity Expansion
Priority 3
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Widening Priorities
Priority 2Widen I-81 fromExit 307 to Exit 313
Widen Remainder of I-81 SouthPriority 4Widen Remainder of I-81 NorthPriority 3
Priority 1Widen I-81 from Exit 313to 0.5 Miles North of Exit 317
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2025/26-2030/31
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee: 5/12/25
Frederick County Planning Commission:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
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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 (Phase 1 and 2)
In 2024 the County completed the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study
(EFTCS) which took an in-depth look at the feasibility, phasing, and best mode of
implementation of Route 37. Results of that analysis were used to update the phasing
priorities and what form initial construction of early phases should take. In Phase 1 and 2
a limited access Parkway style roadway is recommended. Phases 3,4, and 5 do not generate
sufficient additional traffic for implementation prior to 2050 based upon modeling results
at this time so additional detail for initial phasing of those segments is not included at this
time, but interim improvements are noted where applicable.
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
after completion of VDOT required new road on new location analysis. Per the EFCTS an
initial development of this project would be a limited access parkway concept starting with
2 lanes of the ultimate 4 lanes from Route 11 North to 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) after completion of VDOT required new road
on new location analysis. Per the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study (EFCTS)
an initial development of this project would be a limited access parkway concept with 4
lanes from existing 37 at Exit 310 to future Warrior Drive and 2 lanes of the ultimate 4
lanes from future Warrior Drive and Route 522.
2) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A) Upgrade to Six Through Lane System:
From: Northern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road
B) Upgrade to Four Through Lane System:
From: Southern limits of the City of Winchester
To: Renaissance Drive
C) Upgrade to Four Through Lane System:
From: Intersection of Cedar Hill Road
To: West Virginia line
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3) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
Upgrade of the overall corridor to a 4-lane 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) Upgrade to a Four Through Lane System:
From: Warrior Drive
To: White Oak Road
C) Upgrade to a Four Through Lane System:
From: White Oak Road
To: Route 522
4) Route 7 – Establish a 6 Through Lane Cross Section:
From: Exit 315 Interchange
To: Future Route 37 Interchange
5) Route 50 East and West
A) Upgrade Interchange at Route 50 and Route 37 to a Diverging Diamond
Interchange (DDI)
B) Safety Upgrades to Intersections at Back Mountain Road, Hayfield Road,
Wardensville Grade, Stony Hill Road, and Dicks Hollow Road
C) Establish a 6 Through Lane Cross Section:
From: The Interchange at Exit 313
To: The Future Route 37 Interchange
D) Establish a 6 Through Lane Cross Section:
From: The Interchange with Route 37
To: Poorhouse Road
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6) Route 37 Phases 3, 4, and 5
In 2024 the County completed the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study
(EFTCS) which took an in-depth look at the feasibility, phasing, and best mode of
implementation of Route 37. Results of that analysis were used to update the phasing
priorities and what form initial construction of early phases should take. Phases 3, 4, and
5 do not generate sufficient additional traffic for implementation prior to 2050 based upon
modeling results at this time so additional detail for initial phasing of those segments is not
included at this time, but interim improvements are noted where applicable.
A) 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
50/17 and Route 522. As noted in the EFTCS study, the Comprehensive Planned
Justes Drive Extension to Airport Road will likely serve as an important interim
improvement prior to this connection.
B) 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 50/17. Extension of Hallowed Crossing Way (formerly Haggerty Blvd) to
Senseny Road would likely serve as an important interim improvement prior to
this connection.
C) Route 37 – Phase 5
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.
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 long term planned roadway has 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
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Add additional left turn lane capacity on Route 522 southbound for turns onto Costello
Drive.
9) Gateway Drive Extension and Intersection with Valley Mill Road
This project will establish an intersection on Valley Mill Road and connection to Gateway
Drive approximately 150 to the south of the new intersection with the remainder of the
Gateway Drive extension to be constructed by development via proffer.
10) 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.
11) 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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Route 37 Bypass (Phase 1 & 2)
Pr io rity 1A - Phase 1
Pr io rity 1B - Phase 2
Route 11 North & South
Pr io rity 2A
Pr io rity 2B
Pr io rity 2C
Route 277 East of Stephens City
Pr io rity 3A
Pr io rity 3B
Pr io rity 3C
Route 7
Pr io rity 4
Route 50
!(Pr io rity 5A
!(Pr io rity 5B
Pr io rity 5C
Pr io rity 5D
Route 37 Bypass (Phases 3, 4, & 5)
Pr io rity 6A - Phase 3
Pr io rity 6B - Phase 4
Pr io rity 6C - Phase 5
South Frederick County Park way
Pr io rity 7
Route 522 & Costello Dr
!(Pr io rity 8
Gateway Drive Extension
Pr io rity 9
Lenoir Drive/Route 37 Slip Ramps
Pr io rity 10
Commuter - Park & Ride Lots
!(Pr io rity 11µ
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2C
2B
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5D
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2025/26-2030/31
SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
for
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
Frederick County Transportation Committee:05/12/2025
Frederick County Planning Commission:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors:
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MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
2025/2026 through 2030/2031
Major road improvement projects command the reconstruction of hardsurfaced roads to enhance
public safety. Improvements required for road width, road alignment, road strength, and road
gradient are considered major road improvements projects.
ROUTE ROAD NAME FROM TO AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT DISTANCE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT ESTIMATED COST ADVERTISEMENT DATE COMMENTS
661
Red Bud Road
.47 Mi
South
Route 11
Int.
Snowden
Bridge
Blvd.
2000
0.5 miles
ST
$5,573,014
2025
R/S
Funds
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1. Redbud Rd Realignment
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NON-HARDSURFACE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
2025/2026 through 2030/2031
Non-Hardsurface road improvement projects provide impervious resurfacing and reconstruction of
non-hardsurfaced secondary roads. Non-Hardsurface improvement projects are prioritized by an
objective rating system, which considers average daily traffic volumes; occupied structures;
physical road conditions including geometrics, drainage, and accident reports; school bus routing;
and the time that project requests have been on the Secondary Road Improvement Plan.
RANK ROUTE ROAD NAME FROM TO AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT DISTANCE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT ESTIMATED COST ADVERTISEMENT DATE COMMENTS** 1
612
Fishel Road 600 600
60
1.6 Miles
BC
$630,000
2026 District Grant Unpaved
Road
2
636
Canterburg Road 640 641
140 1.5 miles OP $590,000 2026 District Grant Unpaved Road
3
638
Clark Road 625 759
140
.8 mile
BC
$331,000
2026 District Grant Unpaved Road
4 696
S. Timber Ridge Road 522 694
220 1.3 Miles GA $570,000 2027 District Grant
Unpaved
Road
5
607
Heishman Road 600 End of Maint.
60
0.78
BC
$350,000
2027
District Grant
Unpaved
Road
6
682
Glaize Orchard Road 608 654
240
1.54
GA
$700,000
2028
District Grant
Unpaved
Road
7
670
Ruebuck Lane 669 End of Maint.
160
0.35
ST
$192,000
2029
District Grant
Unpaved
Road
8
608
Hunting Ridge Road Phase I 682 End of Paving
90
1.00
GA
$485,963
2029
District Grant
Unpaved
Road
9
608
Hunting Ridge Road Phase II
End of
Paving 681
90
1.44
GA
$689,000
2030
District Grant
Unpaved
Road
*NOTE: Projects are placed on the scheduled list based upon VDOT revenue projections. Changes to those projections can lead to
projects being delayed or removed from the scheduled list.
**NOTE: Projects primarily funded via District Grant Unpaved Road funds which are distributed to localities on a formula basis by
the state. The formula is based upon miles of unpaved roads in the County compared to miles of unpaved roads in counties across
the state and available funds for use on unpaved roads. Due to the volatility of cost estimates, when projected cost estimates
compared to unpaved roads actual cost lead to a shortfall, this is sometimes addressed using telefee funds allocated to the
County.
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Frederick CountyNon-Hardsurfaced RoadImprovement Projects2025/2026 thru 2030/2031
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1. Fi shel R d
2. C anterburg Rd
3. C lark Rd
4. South Ti mber Ridge Rd
5. H eishman Ln
6. Glaize Orchard Rd
7. R uebuck Rd
8. H unting Ridge Rd Phase I
9. H unting Ridge Rd Phase II
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UNSCHEDULED
NON-HARDSURFACE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
2025/2026 through 2030/2031
RANK ROAD NAME ROUTE FROM TO AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT DISTANCE (MILES) MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT RATING COMMENTS 1 Grace Church Rd 668 667 671 210 1.35 ST 61.20
2 Cougill Rd 634 635 11 120 0.25 BC 61.00
3 Huttle Rd 636 709 735 160 1.1 OP 60.05
4 Light Rd 685 600 681 40 1.3 GA 58.46
5 Cattail Rd 731 608 654 100 1.7 GA 58.24
6 McDonald Rd 616 608 .44 N. of 608 90 0.45 BC 54.33
7 Shockeysville Rd 671 690 .90 miles west of 690 80 0.9 GA 53.67
8 Mount Olive Rd 615 50 Hammack Lane 120 0.37 BC 52.00
9 Gardners Rd 700 127 701 80 1 GA 51.50
10 Mt. Williams Ln 612 608 End of maintenance 60 1.0 BC 44.00
11 Knob Rd 752 Route 50 705 60 2.7 BC 43.40
12 New Hope Rd 699 522 Timber Ridge School 40 2.35 GA 42.44
13 Mount Olive Rd 615 Hammack Lane 600 120 0.4 BC 41.00
14 Passage Ln 648 631 649 192 1.35 BC TBD
15 Germany Rd 625 631 628 136 2.15 BC TBD
Note: Project ratings are updated only when funding is available to promote projects to the scheduled
list.
*Indicated that a roadway doesn’t currently have sufficient traffic count to qualify for state funds. Trips
will have to increase to 50 per day prior to state funds being allocated.
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Frederick CountyUnscheduledNon-Hardsurfaced RoadImprovement Projects2025/2026 thru 2030/2031
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1. Grace Church Rd
2. Cougill Rd
3. Huttle Rd
4. Ligh t Rd
5. Cattail Rd
6. McDo nald Rd
7. Shockeysville Rd
8. Mount Olive Rd
9. Gardn ers Rd
10. Mount Williams Ln
11. Knob Rd
12. New Hope Rd
13. Mount Olive Rd
14. Passage Ln
15. Ge rmany Rd
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Planning Commission
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: June 4, 2025
Agenda Section: Other
Title: 2025-2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
Attachments:
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Planning Commission
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: June 4, 2025
Agenda Section: Other
Title: Current Planning Applications
Attachments:
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