FR-23-07: Route 1 - Caroline County
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Route 1 – Caroline County
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to compile and analyze data related to VTrans needs that have been identified along the corridor and to produce recommended improvements. Emphasis should be placed on the higher priority needs locations and maintaining capacity preservation along Route 1, to include the management of overflow traffic due to incidents on I-95. Additionally, pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements and access, and transit access will be evaluated. Deliverables should include recommendations in the form of SMART SCALE-ready projects containing analytical documentation, which fully support the recommended improvement(s).
Public Information Meeting
VDOT will host a public information meeting regarding a preliminary transportation study assessing potential safety and operational improvements to the entire Route 1 corridor in Caroline County. View the newspaper advertisement.
Monday, July 8, 2024*, 6 – 8 p.m.
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
18101 Clark and York Boulevard, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
* In the event a backup meeting date is needed, the meeting will be held on July 15, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. at the same location.
Meeting materials will be available at ahead of the meeting.
Give your written comments at the meeting or submit them by July 18, 2024, to Cassy Lord, Planning Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. You may also email your comments to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 1 Pipeline” in the subject line.
Study Partners
- Caroline County
- George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC)
- JMT
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Linda LaSut and Casandra Lord
Lead Consultant: John Riley and Karzan Bahaaldin
Schedule
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS | 
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives | 
| Phase 2 | September - December 2023 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives | 
| Phase 3 | January-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy | 
Study Documents
FR-23-07 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, access, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements on Route 1 in Caroline County, for its entire length between Spotsylvania and Hanover counties, is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) | 
|---|---|
| July 17-31, 2023 | 464 | 
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Safety Improvements | 79% | 
| Capacity Preservation | 62% | 
| Pedestrian Safety Improvements | 55% | 
| Bicycle Access | 50% | 
| Pedestrian Access | 46% | 
| Transit Access | 45% | 
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 99% | 
| Cycling | 7% | 
| Walking | 6% | 
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 5% | 
| Other | 3% | 
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% | 
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% | 
| Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 0% | 
FR-23-07 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 2MB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on Route 1 in Caroline, for its entire length between Spotsylvania and Hanover counties is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) | 
|---|---|
| March 18 – April 1, 2024 | 1,082 | 
Proposed Improvements 
Improvement 1
- Add left-turn lanes for northbound and southbound Route 1 at Route 605 (Paige Road/Marye Road).
- Adjust the radius on the northwest and southeast corners of the intersection to allow more space for right-turn movements.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 3% | 2% | 19% | 22% | 53% | 
Improvement 2
- Add left-turn lanes for northbound Route 1 at Route 661 (Cedon Road) and Route 632 (Quarters Road).
- Eliminate the cut thru on the southeast corner of the intersection from Route 661 (Cedon Road) to Route 632 (Cedon Road). Eastbound traffic from Route 661 (Cedon Road) will have to turn left or right, there will no longer be a thru movement.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 6% | 5% | 30% | 20% | 40% | 
Improvement 3
- Add a right-turn lane to southbound Route 1 and a left-turn lane to northbound Route 1 to accommodate vehicles turning onto Lake Caroline Drive.
- Add signing and pavement markings at the exit of Lake Caroline Drive to separate left turning vehicles and right turning vehicles.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 3% | 1% | 7% | 11% | 78% | 
Improvement 4
- Restrict left turns exiting the Food Lion shopping center.
- Restrict left turns entering and exiting the CVS shopping center. The current access to the CVS shopping center from Ladysmith Road will remain unchanged.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 32% | 15% | 11% | 16% | 25% | 
Improvement 5
- Update the intersection of Route 1 and Rogers Clark Boulevard (Route 207)/Jericho Road (Route 658) to include marked crosswalks with ramps and pedestrian push buttons on all approaches.
- Add a dedicated right-turn lane on the east leg of the intersection.
- Add sidewalks with ramps at all driveways on both sides of Rogers Clark Boulevard, leading to marked crosswalks with ramps and push buttons on the south and west legs of the intersection of Rogers Clark Boulevard (Route 207) and Welcome Way Drive.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 10% | 9% | 27% | 19% | 35% | 
Improvement 6
- Add a sidewalk on the west side of Route 1 and a shared use path on the east side of Route 1. Both the sidewalk and shared use path extend from Ladysmith Road (where they tie into existing pedestrian facilities) to Pine Tree Drive. Respondents rated their support of this concept as shown as well as if the shared use path was on the west side of Route 1 and the sidewalk was on the east side.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk on the west side and shared use path on the east side of Route 1. | 6% | 5% | 32% | 21% | 37% | 
| Shared use path on the west side and sidewalk on the east side of Route 1. | 6% | 5% | 32% | 22% | 35% | 
Follow-up Question for Improvement 6 
- With the addition of a sidewalk and shared use path along Route 1 as shown in Improvement 6 above, the following four cross streets have been identified as candidate locations for a crosswalk across Route 1 between the proposed sidewalk and shared use path. Which cross street location would you prefer for a crosswalk across Route 1?
| Option | Result | 
|---|---|
| Ladysmith Commons Boulevard | 60% | 
| Durrette Road/Starr Drive | 20% | 
| Glen Meadows Drive/Deerfield Road | 10% | 
| Pine Tree Drive | 5% | 
| Other | 6% | 
Improvement 7
- Add left-turn lanes on Route 1 for Durrette Road and Starr Drive.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 3% | 3% | 31% | 24% | 38% | 
Improvement 8
- Add left-turn lanes on Route 1 for Deerfield Road and Glen Meadows Drive.
- Add right-turn lanes on northbound Route 1 at Glen Meadows Drive and Ladysmith Commons Boulevard.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 4% | 3% | 28% | 27% | 39% | 
Improvement 9
- Add a left-turn lane and a right-turn lane on Route 1 at Pine Tree Drive.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the proposed Shared Use Path alternative on a scale of 1 to 5. | 4% | 3% | 36% | 24% | 33% | 
FR-23-07 Final Report - PDF, 13MB
Last updated: September 26, 2024
