TC 02-06-96 Meeting AgendaFILE COPY
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/678-0682
MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Transportation Committee
FROM: Evan A. Wyatt, Planner H
RE: February Meeting and Agenda
DATE: January 30, 1996
There will be a meeting of the Frederick County Transportation Committee at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 6, 1996 in the conference room of the Old Frederick County Court House, 9 Court Square,
Winchester, Virginia. The Transportation Committee will discuss the following items:
AGENDA
1) Review of the 1996 Frederick County Primary Road Improvement Plan.
2) Status report regarding improvements to Front Royal Pike (522 South).
3) Other.
107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
ITEM #1
1996 FREDERICK COUNTY PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Each year, Frederick County Officials attend a preallocation hearing for the Staunton District. This
hearing allows localities to inform VDOT officials of their various needs for primary road
improvements. The Commonwealth Transportation Board considers this information and allocates
funding to each district that is utilized to complete preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition,
and construction of approved projects. Currently, funding has been allocated to complete the four
lane improvements to Front Royal Pike (Route 522 South) and various improvements and
realignments in the Route 37/Martinsburg Pike (Route 11 North) area.
The proposed 1996 Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick County Virginia, maintains the
same priority for improvements that were presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board in
1995. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has endorsed the proposed Route 37 Eastern By-
pass Alternative C. This alternative has been forwarded to the Commonwealth Transportation Board
for final disposition. It is anticipated that a decision will be made on Route 37 during this fiscal year.
Therefore, it is important to ensure that this project appears as the highest priority for Frederick
County. Frederick County will request that the Commonwealth Transportation Board approve the
Route 37 extension to finalize the location and begin right-of-way acquisition. This will secure the
necessary right-of-way throughout the Urban Development Area and will minimize negative impacts
to property owners when construction is warranted.
The remaining improvements include Fairfax Pike, Valley Pike, Martinsburg Pike and Interstate 81.
County and City staff continue to work with VDOT representatives regarding the need for new
interchanges and bridge crossings at strategic points along Interstate 81 when the six lane
improvements commence. Staff will also be working with representatives of the Lord Fairfax
Planning District Commission to determine appropriate locations for commuter park and ride lots.
Included with this agenda item is the proposed 1996 Primary Road Improvement Plan for Frederick
County, Virginia. Staff will provide a graphic display during the meeting which represents the
proposed improvements. Staff asks that the committee review this information and provide a
recommendation that will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
1996 PRIMARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
1) Route 37 Eastern By-pass Alternative C
From: Route 37 North at Stephenson
To: Route 37 South at Kernstown
Pk n engineer, acquire necessary right-of-way, and construct a by-pass to provide future additional
limited access arterial capacity east of Winchester. This is needed to accommodate planned land
use and economic development in Eastern Frederick County. This will include long term solutions
to interchange areas at 1-81 /11 North/37/661 and 1-81/11 South/37/642.
2) Route 277 (East of Stephens City)
From: I-81/277/647 Intersection (South of Winchester)
To: Route 340/522 South Intersection (East of Double Toll Gate)
Improve the existing two lane road facility by widening and straightening immediately. Conduct
detailed studies to determine future needs for four lane improvements and improvements to the 1-
81/11 South/2771647 intersection area.
3) Route 11 (North and South of Winchester)
A. Valley Pike (Route 11 South)
From: Middle Road
To: 37 Interchange
Widen and improve to five lanes.
B. Martinsburg Pike (Route 11 North)
From: Winchester City Limits
To: 37 Intersection
Widen and improve as necessary.
Page -2-
1996 Primary Road Improvement Plan
4) I-81 (East of Winchester)
From: Stephenson Interchange
To: Middletown Interchange
Study and improve to six lanes between Winchester exits if necessary.
5) Commuter Park and Ride Lots
Conduct studies and utilize existing information from the Lord Fairfax Planning District
Commission to determine the location of needed facilities.
ITEM #2
FRONT ROYAL PIKE IMPROVEMENTS STATUS REPORT
Staff and VDOT representatives will present information regarding the current improvements to Front
Royal Pike (Route 522 South). The purpose of this report is to advise the Transportation Committee
of the status of funding and construction, as well as to provide information regarding amendments
to the original approved constriction drawings. Staff is interested in any concerns of the committee,
or of any citizen concerns that have been expressed to the committee or to VDOT. Staff will utilize
this information to report to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.