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WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended approval of this plan on
May 12,2025; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended
approval of this plan at their meeting on June 4,2025; 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, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors supports the priorities of the Primary Road
Improvement Plan 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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 Primary Road Improvement Plan and Construction
Priority List for Frederick County,Virginia as presented at the public hearing held on June 11,2025.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Josh Ludwig,Chairman Aye Robert W.Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye John F.Jewell Aye
Robert Liero Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
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Michae L.Bol fer
Frederick Cou y Administrator
No. 072-25
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COUNTY of FREDERICK
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director
RE: Update of the Interstate, Primary and Secondary Road Improvement Plans
DATE: June 5, 2025
This is a public hearing item to consider the update of the 2025—2026 Interstate, Primary,
and Secondary Road Improvement Plans.
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.
The Planning Commission is reviewing this item at their June 4, 2025, meeting and staff
will update the Board as to their recommendation.
Attachments
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
2025/26-2030/31
PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Frederick County Transportation Committee: 5112125
Frederick County Planning Commission: 614125
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 (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
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
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 I I 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
Add additional left torn 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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Priority 6C-Phase 5
South Frederick County Parkway
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3B 3C Route 522 & Costello Dr
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Gateway Drive Extension
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Lenoir Drive/Route 37 Slip Ramps
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