VDOT holds hearing for Rt 7 improvements near Millbrook
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing next week on August 2nd regarding the intersections on Route 7 between Blossom Drive and First Woods Drive.
The area has seen heavy congestion in recent years, especially during arrival and dismissal of students to Millbrook High School and Red Bud Elementary.
The public hearing will be held from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Millbrook on Wednesday.
Attendees can make comments during the hearing or provide written comments via email by August 12th to Ms. Tracey Bowman, VDOT Project Manager, at tracy.bowman@vdot.virginia.gov with the subject line “Route 7 Frederick County PH Comment”.
If you are unable to attend the hearing, proposed plans are available for viewing at VDOT’s Staunton District Office or Edinburg Residency Office.
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VDOT to Hold Public Meeting
The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing concerning improvements to Millwood Avenue
(Route 17/50/522) in the City of Winchester.
The meeting will take place from 4 to 6 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Rouss City Hall, 15 North Cameron Street,
Winchester, VA 22601
Citizens can come in during the meeting hours and discuss the project on a one-on-one basis with VDOT
officials and designers. Written comments can be submitted at the meeting or within 10 days after
the meeting date to Mr. David Robinson, P.E., Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation,
811 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA 24401-9029. Oral comments can be recorded at the meeting with the assistance
of a court reporter.
VDOT and the City of Winchester are proposing improvements along Millwood Avenue in Winchester.
The proposed improvements include two left-turn lanes for westbound Millwood drivers turning onto
Apple Blossom Drive. Also starting at this intersection, eastbound drivers will have a third lane
extending all the way to the I-81 southbound ramp.
The nearby intersection of Millwood and Mall Boulevard will be reconstructed to eliminate the crossover,
including removing the traffic signal and installing a full grass median. This intersection will allow
right turns only, which will improve traffic flow for through traffic on Millwood.
To improve pedestrian access and safety, a new signalized pedestrian crossing next to Abrams
Creek will connect the main campus of Shenandoah University with the South Campus Commons.
This project is adjacent to the VDOT I-81 bridge project at the intersection of Millwood Avenue
and Mall Boulevard. In fact, VDOT is expanding its Millwood Pike bridge project in Frederick County
to tie-in and incorporate these improvements located west of the bridge in the City.
This work will proceed forward as one project, which will enhance safety and traffic flow through this busy corridor.
Pedestrian traffic will be prohibited in the work zone during construction, which is scheduled
to begin in spring 2025 and take about two-and-a-half years to complete. VDOT plans to minimize the
impact on vehicle traffic by constructing the new bridge and its roadway approaches to the north of the
existing ones. Occasional single-lane closures may be needed for the movement of materials and equipment
and during final transition to the new bridge.
The total cost of this project is estimated at 45 million dollars. This includes preliminary engineering,
right-of-way acquisition and construction. The Millwood Pike – Millwood Avenue projects are designed to
accommodate the planned widening of Interstate 81 through the Winchester area, and future improvements
along the Millwood corridor.
The total estimated cost for this project is $6,498,892, including $749,684 for preliminary engineering,
$1,598,511 for right of way and $4,150,697 for construction.
In 2019 Millwood Avenue had an average daily traffic count of 32,000 vehicles per day.
By the design year of 2045 the estimated average daily traffic volume is 61,200 vehicles per day.
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VDOT schedules a public hearing in Strasburg today 4/20
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) confirms a public hearing is scheduled today Apr. 20 in Strasburg in an email.
The public hearing concerns improvements to Interstate 81.
This will involve improvements to the portion of 81 at the Shenandoah Warren County line near Strasburg.
The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Strasburg High School at 250 Ram Drive.
The public is invited to the open forum to discuss projected improvements with VDOT officials and designers.
Written comments will be accepted at the meeting or 10 days after the meeting by mail addressed to Pamela Bowman 811 Commerce Rd. Staunton VA. 24401.
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The City of Winchester seeks the public’s input
A social post from the City of Winchester shows that the City Council is seeking public input on the proposed voting ward boundary adjustments.
The City Council hopes to conduct a public hearing at it’s regular meeting on Mar. 8 at 6 p.m. on the subject.
Input on the boundaries is welcome before the meeting as well.
For more information and contact information visit winchesterva.gov.
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VDOT conducts a design public hearing
A design public hearing is planned for construction of a bridge on Rt. 658 Rockland Road over the Norfolk and Southern Railway in Warren County.
A bridge would alleviate the frequent stops and delays due to rail traffic.
The public hearing will take place virtually Thursday June 17 from 4 to 6 p.m..
Access the meeting at the Virginia Department of Transportation’s website project page for Warren County.
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