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Home My WebLink About098-26 (FY2026-2027InterstateRoadImprovementPlan) RESOLUTION 2026-2027 INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN VkWEREAS,the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended approval of this plan on April 27,2026; and, WHEREAS,the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on.Tune 3,2026;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 2026-2027 Interstate Road Improvement Plan; 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 RESOLVED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows: The 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 Interstate Road Improvement Plan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County, Virginia as presented at the public hearing held on June 10,2026. This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: John F.Jewell,Chairman Aye Jason C. Aikens Aye Albert L.OrndortT Aye Robert W.Wells Aye Michael D.Guevremont Aye Gary R. Oates Aye Robert T. Lero Aye A COPY ATTEST N Elmlilm Michael L.Bollhoet6r Frederick County dministrator No.098-26 `f COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540J 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 Improvement Plans DATE: June 2,2026 This is a public hearing item to consider the update of the 2026— 2027 Interstate. Primary, and Secondary Road Improvement Plans. Summary of Changes: Interstate Plan: Update of language to note areas wider study and to designate the widening segment from Exit 310 to Exit 313. Primary Plan:No changes at this time. Secondary- Plan: Removal of completed road paving projects for Fishel Road and Canterburg Road. Promotion of Grace Church Road from the Unscheduled list to the Scheduled list with an anticipated date of 2031. Addition of Veterans Road and Shady Creek Road to the Unscheduled list. The Transportation Committee reviewed this item on April 27, 2026,and recommended approval. The Planning Commission reviewed it on June 3,2026,and recommended approval. Attachments 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 e Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 2026/27-2031/32 INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN for FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA J CO ,738 Frederick County Transportation Committee:4127126 Frederick County Planning Commission: 613126 Frederick County Board of Supervisors: 6110126 I-81 Improvements: Provide additional travel lanes on 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 and expansion of the potential for freight rail transportation as a component of the Interstate 81 Corridor improvements to aid in removing more trucks from the road. Interchange Priorities I. Exit 317 — Interchange Upgrade to Diverging Diamond 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 —Bridge replacement and widening as well as ramp upgrades to 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—Currently under MPO study. 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 — Currently under MPO study. Interstate Widening Priorities 1. Widen I-81 from mile marker 312.2 to mile marker 318.8. Note: This project is funded via the I-81 fund. 2. Widen I-81 from Exit 310 to mile marker 312.2 Note: This project is funded via the I-81 fund. 3. Widen I-81 from Route 277 Exit 307 to Route 37 Exit 310. This should include the relocation of Exit 307. 4. Widen I-81 in Frederick County from .5 Miles north of Route II Exit 317 to the West Virginia State line. 5. Widen I-81 in Frederick County from Route 277 Exit 307 to the Warren County Line in the South. 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. t r 8, � 1 i 202 - Interstat ImprovemenPlan ,i rr „ +�*�t �� -.` rcnange r Impro a ent Priorities fy�, Priority 1 Exit 317 interchange Upgrade and Redbud Rd Realignment to Accomodate Interchange Upgrade 11 Priority 2 Exit 307 Safety and Capacity Bt u Improvements to Existing Location and Promote Future Realignment t Priority 3 Exit 313 Bridge Reconsfrucfion, r_ Safety Improvements.and ' Capacffy Expansion Priority 4 Exit 323 Interchange Upgrade y� �■iT Cii Priority 5 `•fir C }� i �� 7 . Exit 310 Phase II of the y`��►�'r+r Interchange Upgrade Priority 6 Exit 307 Ramp Relocation Priority 7 Exit 321 Upgrade to Split r In-3: Widening Priorities 1� +` Priority 1 by r Widen 1-81 from Exit 313 ( to 0.5 Miles North of Exit 317 Priority 2 Widen 1-81 from Exit 310 to Exit 313 Priority 3 Widen 1-81 from �� '�► `� Exit 307 to Exit 310 81 Priority 4 86 0 125 2.5 5 Miles � Widen Remainder of 1-81 North Priority 5 Widen Remainder of 1-81 South TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday,April 27, 2026 8:30 a.m. 107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA ATTENDEES: Committee Members Present: John Jewell Chair (Voting), Robert Liero (Voting) Dustin Simkhovitch (Voting) and Tim Stowe(Voting) Committee Members Absent: Kevin Kenney(Voting) and Jason Aikens(Voting) Staff Present:John Bishop,Assistant Director and Kathy Smith ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study (EFCTS): Phase II Authorization: Staff presented the proposal (attached)from McCormick Taylor, the County's on-call transportation consultant, for completion of the Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study Phase II.Staff recommended moving forward with Phase II of the study, which includes a "new road / new location" analysis required for Smart Scale eligibility.The selected consultant proposal totaled is about$233,622.04, significantly lowerthan competing bids. Environmental studies will occur during the design phase. The Phase II timeline aligns ahead of the Comprehensive Plan update, allowing adjustments before adoption.A follow-up modeling study for the Comprehensive Plan is expected next month. Recommended Action: Upon a motion made by Tim Stowe, seconded by Robert Liero, the Committee recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the selected-on-call consultant McCormick Taylor proposal. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: Interstate. Primary, and Secondary Road Plans Update: Staff and VDOT presented the draft Six-Year Secondary Program (SSYP)along with the Draft Interstate and Primary Road Plans. Supporting documents included current-year road plans and VDOT's draft SSYP. The updated Interstate priorities: Exit 307 language refined, the Exit 313 moving forward, MPO study starting for Exits 321/323, and continued emphasis on full 1-81 widening. The Primary updates include progress on Highfield Road, Wardensviile Grade safety upgrades, and multiple revenue-sharing awards (Back Mountain, Brucetown/Hopewell, Shawnee Drive, Warrior Drive Extension, Brandy Lane).VDOT presented the Secondary Six-Year Plan,including Rural Rustic paving projects for Park Road, Timber Ridge Road, Heishman Road, and Grace Church Road. The Committee recommended the Interstate, Primary and Secondary Road Plans Updated as presented. County Projects Update: Renaissance Drive The project is complete. Staff are awaiting the final invoice and CSX reimbursement to finalize project closeout and request previously discussed additional funds from VDOT. Gainesboro Road Review of the 30%design plans bythe School Division, Public Works,and VDOT has been completed,Comments have been forwarded to Timmons. Other Business: Upcoming Meeting Schedule change due to the holiday,the next Transportation Committee meeting is rescheduled to June 1. VDOT briefed the Committee on the traffic calming process, noting increased requests and engineering limitations (speed humps, maintenance,emergency access). Sheriffs Office reported speeding trends,school-zone camera performance,and efforts to direct revenue to safety improvements after the equipment is paid off.