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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, and others.

Study Partners

Roanoke County, Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization, WRA

Background

The purpose of this study is to identify a proposed recommendation for the Route 11/ Route 460 (West Main Street) corridor from Fallbrooke Drive to Pleasant Run Drive with a focus on improving roadway safety and preserving traffic capacity. The project recommendation from this study will be developed into funding applications for VDOT's SMART SCALE program and other transportation funding programs. 

This Phase 2 survey is intended to obtain public input on the proposed improvement under consideration to address the issues that were identified by the study team and through the Phase 1 survey that was conducted in August 2023. 

Study Location

Graphic depicting the Route 11/460 at Dow Hollow Road study area.

Question title

Route 11/ Route 460 at Dow Hollow Road and Fallbrooke Drive Proposed Improvement

Graphic depicting the recommendation along Route 11/460 at Dow Hollow Road and Fallbrooke Drive.

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Based on a review of public survey input, traffic volumes, operations data, and crash history, a “peanut” roundabout is proposed for the Route 11/Route 460 at Dow Hollow Road and Fallbrooke Drive intersections.

Roundabouts are a proven safety countermeasure because they:

- Reduce the number of points where vehicles cross paths and eliminate the potential for right-angle and left-turn crashes at both the Dow Hollow Road and Fallbrooke Drive intersections

- Promote slower speeds, giving drivers more time to react

- Accommodate higher left-turn traffic volumes if there is a detour from I-81 to West Main Street

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