FAQs

The central objective of this project is to enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility through the existing interchange area by incorporating a 10-foot wide Shared Use Path. 

Potential future interchange modifications to accommodate traffic growth are also being studied to ensure compatibility of a new Shared Use Path through the interchange area. 

Traffic analysis efforts are currently ongoing in this area and will help determine the effectiveness of the proposed interchange improvements to improve traffic operations. The traffic analysis will also measure vehicular delays, queues, and operational level of service in the project area. 

If project funding is received from the Virginia Department of Transportation, construction could begin in approximately five (5) years.

The anticipated duration of project construction is two (2) years from the project start date.

Project construction will impact traffic but will be minimized as much as practically possible. 

The project design will include detailed traffic maintenance plans that provide guidance for project construction and safe passage of traffic through the affected area. This plan will likely include temporary lane and shoulder closures. 

This project is still in its initial conceptual planning phase. As such, the specific details of the proposed designs are not known at this time. Attending the public engagement meeting in March is a great way to learn more about the conceptual designs. More information about this public meeting will be posted on this page soon.

This area was identified as a high priority for bicycle and pedestrian safety in the 2017 Prices Fork Safety and Mobility Study. There will be additional projects in other locations for bicycle and pedestrian safety in the future.