This project would improve traffic congestion, safety and pedestrian accommodations at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 636 (Hood Drive/Mine Road) in Spotsylvania County. 

Improvements include:

• Widen Route 1 to six lanes with raised concrete medians from just north of the intersection with Hood Drive/Mine Road to just south of the Veterans Administration Fredericksburg Health Care Clinic.
• Widen Hood Drive to four lanes between the secondary Veterans Administration Fredericksburg Health Care Clinic entrance and Route 1, with one of the two westbound lanes ending as a left turn lane into the secondary clinic entrance.
• On the eastbound Hood Drive approach to Route 1, there will be a shared left turn lane/through lane and dual right turn lanes.
• Pedestrian crossings and crossing signal equipment will be added at the Route 1 and Hood Drive/Mine Road intersection. 
• Sidewalk will be added to connect with the existing sidewalk network. 
• A bus turnout and bus shelter will be added on Route 1 northbound near Business Drive

Benefits

• Improve traffic congestion, safety and pedestrian accommodations at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 636 (Hood Drive/Mine Road).

Public Outreach

A design public hearing has been scheduled for this project:

*Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5-7 p.m.

Spotswood Elementary School

400 Lorraine Avenue

Fredericksburg, VA 22408

*In the event a backup hearing date is needed, the hearing will be rescheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the same time and 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, VDOT Project Management Office Team Lead, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.
• Email comments to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 1 and Hood Drive/Mine Road Improvements” in the subject line.

Supplemental Information

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Document
• Design Display: Route 1, near U.S. Veterans Administration Fredericksburg Healthcare Clinic entrance
• Design Display: Intersection of Route 1 and Hood Drive/Mine Road
• Design Display: Hood Drive
• Design Display: Typical Section, Route 1 and Hood Drive
• Design Display: Typical Section, Route 1 and Mine Road
• Newspaper Advertisement
• Project page on vdot.virginia.gov

Resources

Contact Information: 

Byrd Holloway, VDOT Project Management Office Team Lead 540-374-3367, Curtis.Holloway@VDOT.Virginia.gov

Kelly Hannon, VDOT Communications Manager, 540-656-0321, Kelly.Hannon@VDOT.Virginia.Gov

Phase: Proposed

UPC: 123888

Locality: 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.