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Rt. 1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania

Rt. 1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania

The proposed project on Route 1 will provide pedestrian and bicycle access along Route 1 in the City of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County. 

The plan is to build bicycle and pedestrian access along Route 1 from Harrison Road in Spotsylvania County to Idlewild Boulevard in the City of Fredericksburg. Facilities include a shared use path, sidewalk, share the road signs and pavement markings.

As part of the project, a pedestrian bridge over Hazel Run will be built parallel to Route 1 and pedestrian crossing signal equipment will be installed at Kings Mill Drive and Idlewild Boulevard. 

Construction is estimated to begin in 2028.

Benefits

  • Improves bicyclist and pedestrian access 

Public Outreach

A design public hearing has been scheduled for this project:

Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 5-7 p.m.

Lafayette Elementary School
3 Learning Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

*In the event of inclement weather, the hearing will be rescheduled to be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the same time and at the same location.

The meeting will be held in an open house format. Stop by anytime between 5-7 p.m. to review materials and ask questions. 

Comments may be submitted:

  • Using the online comment form at the bottom of this page.
  • At the in-person public meeting.
  • Mailed to Mr. Byrd Holloway, P.E. VDOT Project Manager, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.
  • Email comments to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 1Bicyclist and Pedestrian Improvements” in the subject line.

Meeting Materials 

Public Hearing Display 1

Public Hearing Display 2

Public Hearing Display 3

Public Hearing Display 4

Public Hearing Display 5

Public Hearing Typical Section Display

Supplemental Information

Resources

Contact Information: 

Byrd Holloway, P.E. VDOT Project Manager, 540-374-3367 Curtis.Holloway@VDOT.Virginia.Gov 

Darragh Frye, VDOT Senior Communications Specialist, 540-907-8409 Darragh.Frye@VDOT.Virginia.Gov 

Phase: Proposed

UPC: 126418

Locality: City of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County 

Special assistance: VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information in regards to your civil rights on this project or need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager at the phone number listed above or TTY/TDD 711.

Provide Project Feedback

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Are you in favor of this project?

Yes
91%
No
9%
Other
0%
Closed to responses | 171 Responses

Do you have any major concerns regarding this project?

Safety
55%
Timeline
39%
Cost
24%
Environment
14%
Other
9%
Closed to responses | 99 Responses

Please provide us with any information that you believe will assist VDOT in developing the final design of this project.

Closed for Comments

Would these modifications improve your daily travel?

Yes
53%
No
39%
Other
9%
Closed to responses | 139 Responses

Did the meeting help you understand the project better?

Yes
44%
Other
38%
No
18%
Closed to responses | 79 Responses

What other information would you like to see, if any?

Closed for Comments

How did you hear about this meeting?

Road sign
38%
Social media
33%
Newspaper
17%
Other
11%
Direct mail
3%
Project website
2%
Closed to responses | 122 Responses