CU-25-02: U.S. Route 29 - Culpeper County
Madison County line to S. U.S. Route 29 Business interchange
Project Purpose
This study will evaluate safety issues along the U.S. Route 29 corridor between the Madison County line and the S. U.S. Route 29 Business interchange. The study will result in Access Management and Corridor Preservation recommendations Culpeper County can include in its Comprehensive Plan to use as part of future land use decisions.
Survey
The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for the U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway) corridor between the Madison County line and the U.S. 29 Business (Madison Road) interchange in Culpeper County was completed in November 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public as it refines the alternatives and performs planning-level cost estimation before selecting the preferred alternative(s) to address the identified needs.
Study Partners
- Culpeper County
- Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission (RRRC)
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Charles Proctor and Justin Cooner
Lead Consultant: Dan Goldfarb
Schedule
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
Study Documents
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
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June 2-16, 2025
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333 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 87% |
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 78% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 57% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Corridor safety / Intersection safety | 90% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 81% |
| Reducing traffic congestion | 81% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 77% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 64% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 47% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 47% |
| Side-impact crashes | 37% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 30% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 29% |
| Inadequate lighting | 29% |
| Other | 13% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 56% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 44% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 28% |
| Poor signal coordination | 27% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 15% |
| Other | 11% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 9% |
| Difficulty when walking | 8% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 8% |
| Walking | 3% |
| Cycling | 3% |
| Other | 3% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 0% |
CU-25-02 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 600KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for the U.S. 29 (James Monroe Highway) corridor between the Madison County line and the U.S. 29 Business (Madison Road) interchange in Culpeper County was completed in November 2025.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
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November 7-21, 2025
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154 |
Alternative 1: Implement Reduced Conflict Intersections at Reva Road and White Shop Road
Alternative 1 would implement Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCIs), also referred to as Restricted Crossing U-turns (RCUTs), at Route 633 (Reva Road) and Route 603 (White Shop Road). An RCI is an intersection design that improves safety and reduces delays. Instead of turning left or going straight from a side street, drivers will first turn right onto the main road and then use a dedicated U-turn to complete the desired movement. This design reduces the most dangerous types of collisions.
The proposed alternative would improve safety and sight distance for vehicles attempting left turns onto U.S. 29 by redirecting the movements to RCIs. It also improves safety for vehicles entering Reva Road and White Shop Road from U.S. 29.
Please rate Alternative 1 on a scale of 1 to 5. (1= Strongly oppose; 5= Strongly support)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Implementation of a Reduced Conflict Intersection at U.S. 29 and Reva Road
|
23% | 10% | 15% | 22% | 30% |
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Implementation of a Reduced Conflict Intersection at U.S. 29 and White Shop Road
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17% | 11% | 17% | 23% | 32% |
Alternative 2: Add Offset Right-Turn Lane on U.S. 29 South at Reva Road
Alternative 2 would add an offset right-turn lane on U.S. 29 South at Reva Road and close the median crossover at the intersection of U.S. 29 and Reva Road. The proposed alternative would improve safety by increasing the sight distance for vehicles turning right onto U.S. 29 from Reva Road.
Please rate Alternative 2 on a scale of 1 to 5. (1= Strongly oppose; 5= Strongly support)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Addition of an Offset Right-Turn Lane on U.S. 29 South at Reva Road
|
12% | 9% | 10% | 31% | 38% |
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Closure of the Median Crossover at the Intersection of U.S. 29 and Reva Road
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35% | 14% | 9% | 17% | 25% |
Alternative 3: Add Acceleration Lane and Extend Right-Turn Lane on U.S. 29 North at White Shop Road
Alternative 3 would add an acceleration lane on U.S. 29 North for vehicles turning right from White Shop Road and extend the right-turn lane on U.S. 29 North for vehicles turning right onto White Shop Road. The proposed alternative would address safety issues with rear-end crashes by allowing for heavy vehicles to safely enter and exit White Shop Road.
Please rate Alternative 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. (1= Strongly oppose; 5= Strongly support)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Addition of an Acceleration Lane on U.S. 29 North for Vehicles Turning Right from White Shop Road
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9% | 6% | 13% | 21% | 50% |
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Extension of the Right-Turn Lane on U.S. 29 North for Vehicles Turning Right onto White Shop Road |
9% | 3% | 10% | 24% | 53% |
Last updated: December 9, 2025
