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, a through lane, and a right turn lane.
• 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 was held for this project:

*Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5-7 p.m.

Spotswood Elementary School
400 Lorraine Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

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
• Design Public Hearing Brochure
• 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.