Rt. 1 and Augustine Avenue Intersection Improvements
Rt. 1 and Augustine Avenue Intersection Improvements
Project Overview
This project seeks to improve safety and traffic operations at the intersection of Route 1 and Augustine Avenue in the City of Fredericksburg, and at adjacent connections.
The project is located between the Route 1 and Stafford Avenue intersection and the Route 1 and College Avenue/Eagle Village Drive intersection.
The project is funded through Virginia's SMART SCALE transportation program. The SMART SCALE application for this project was submitted by the City of Fredericksburg.
Proposed design improvements for this project include:
- Addition of a right turn lane on southbound Route 1 onto Augustine Avenue
- Restricting right turns from Route 1 northbound onto Augustine Avenue (east of Route 1)
- Removing access to enter/depart Snowden Drive at Route 1, along both the east and west sides of Route 1
- Revisions to the curb and median islands would be made along the west side of Route 1 at the Powhatan Street/Augustine Avenue intersection
- Remove the service road along the west side of Route 1 from Eagle Village Drive to Augustine Avenue
- Install sidewalk, pedestrian ramps, and pedestrian crossing signal equipment across Eagle Village Drive at the Route 1 intersection
- Install sidewalk along the west side of Route 1 between Eagle Village Drive and Stafford Avenue
- Relocate the right turn stop bars on Eagle Village Drive and College Avenue at the Route 1 intersection
Design Public Hearing
A design public hearing on this project has been scheduled for:
*Wednesday, September 25, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Hugh Mercer Elementary
2100 Cowan Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
*In the event a backup hearing date is needed, the hearing will be rescheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the same location.
Stop by between 5-7 p.m. to review proposed project plans and materials, ask questions, and offer comment. VDOT representatives will be present to answer questions about the project in an open house format.
Give your comments at the hearing or submit them by October 5, 2024, in one of the following ways:
- Submit comments online using the survey at the bottom of this page
- Mail comments to Mr. Elyas Jalalzai, VDOT Project Manager, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
- Email comments to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference "Route 3 improvements" in the email subject line.
Design Public, Route 1 and Augustine Avenue
Typical Section Display, Route 1 and Augustine Avenue
Design Public Hearing Newspaper Advertisement
Project page on vdot.virginia.gov
Other projects coming soon in Fredericksburg:
- Route 1 safety improvements at the Route 3 westbound off-ramp
- Route 3 improvements and the I-95 northbound off-ramp improvements at exit 130
Project contacts
Mr. Elyas Jalalzai
VDOT Project Manager
Elyas.Jalalzai@VDOT.Virginia.Gov
(540) 642-2179
and
Ms. Kelly Hannon
VDOT Communications Manager
(540) 656-0321 cell
Kelly.Hannon@VDOT.Virginia.Gov
Phase: Proposed
Locality: City of Fredericksburg, VDOT Fredericksburg District
Special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency: 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 special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager at the phone numbers listed above.
Comment period closure: The comment period will close on October 5, 2024