Route 29 (James Madison Highway) at Route 663 (Covingtons Corner Road), Fauquier County

 

Study Purpose

The study area includes the intersection of Route 29 (James Madison Highway) and Route 663 (Covingtons Corner Road) in Fauquier County. The purpose of the study is to address safety needs at the intersection due to the increasing number of crashes and identify options to enhance commutes. The focus is on:

• Improving safety
• Keeping traffic flowing and
• Enhancing commuting options (such as carpool, vanpool, Park and Ride, or transit programs that could reduce solo driving).

Recent improvements included pavement markings to address safety concerns.

The study will assess short-term, mid-term, and long-term challenges and opportunities and will identify project recommendations that can be advanced for future local, state, and federal funding opportunities. The study will not set construction dates for any of the alternatives.

Survey

Please take a short survey to share your thoughts on existing conditions at this intersection. The survey is available through Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026.

Study Partners

• Fauquier County
• Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Charles Proctor and Sandy Shackelford

Lead Consultant: Andy Nagle and Alex Shoemaker

Schedule

Start date: September 2026

End date: April 2028