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Project Pipeline is a performance-based planning program to identify cost-effective solutions to multimodal transportation needs in Virginia. Through this planning process, projects and solutions may be considered for funding through programs, including SMART SCALE, revenue sharing, interstate funding and others.

Study Partners

Roanoke County, Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization, Valley Metro, WRA

Background

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Peters Creek Road (Route 117) and Williamson Road (Route 11) corridors from Wood Haven Road to Plantation Road. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reliability, and multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit) needs.

This Phase 2 survey is intended to obtain public input on the alternatives under consideration to address the issues that were identified by the study team and through the Phase 1 survey that was conducted previously. 

Study Location

Graphic depicting the Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road study area.

 

Innovative Intersections

Innovative intersection designs including RCUTs and Thru-cuts are recommended at several locations along Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road within the study area. 

Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) Intersection

What is an RCUT? Click here to learn more.

  • Intersection design where all side street movements begin with a right turn
  • Side street left-turn and through vehicles turn right and make a U-turn at a downstream median opening to complete the desired movement

Thru-cut Intersection

What is a Thru-cut? Click here to learn more. 

  • Intersection design where side street through movements are prohibited
  • Side street motorists turn left or right and make another turn at an existing opening to cross the major street