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FR-23-06: U.S. Route 208 (Courthouse Road)

Bloomsbury Lane TO Woodland Drive

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. Deliverables should include recommendations in the form of SMART SCALE-ready projects containing analytical documentation that fully support the recommended improvement(s).

Study Partners

Spotsylvania County
Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
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/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-23-06 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.3MB

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on Route 208 (Courthouse Rd.) between Bloomsbury Ln. and Woodland Dr. in Spotsylvania is complete.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
March 18 – April 1, 2024	924

Proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

1. Shared Use Path

A Shared Used Path (SUP) is proposed along the study corridor on the north side of Route 208.

	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.	21%	8%	18%	18%	35%

2. Crosswalks, Sidewalks, and Pedestrian Path

Foster Road: Crosswalks on the north, south, and east sides of the Route 208 and Foster Road intersection.*
Breckenridge Drive: Crosswalks on the north, south, and east sides of the Route 208 and Breckenridge Drive intersection.**
Leavells Road: A sidewalk on the west side of Leavells Road between C L Walker Boulevard and Creek Lane provides a continuity of the sidewalk.
Smith Station Road: A sidewalk connecting Smith Station Road to the technical center entrance and a pedestrian path connecting Courtland High School and Courthouse Road Elementary School.

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Crosswalks on the north, south, and east sides of the Route 208 and Foster Road intersection.*	19%	6%	12%	16%	48%
Crosswalks on the north, south, and east sides of the Route 208 and Breckenridge Drive intersection.**	20%	6%	13%	16%	45%
A sidewalk on the west side of Leavells Road between C L Walker Boulevard and Creek Lane provides a continuity of the sidewalk.	13%	4%	15%	18%	49%
A sidewalk connecting Smith Station Road to the technical center entrance.	14%	5%	13%	17%	51%
A pedestrian path connecting Courtland High School and Courthouse Road Elementary School.	13%	4%	13%	18%	53%

*There was a discrepancy between the wording of the original survey question and the concept sketch. Crosswalks are proposed on the south and east sides (not the north side) of the Route 208 and Foster Road intersection.
** There was a discrepancy between the wording of the original survey question and the concept sketch. Crosswalks are proposed on the north, south, and west sides (not the east side) of the Route 208 and Breckenridge Drive intersection.

Proposed Intersection Improvements

3. Route 208 and Leavells Road Intersection

Two alternatives are proposed for improving the intersection of Route 208 and Leavells Road. Which alternative do you prefer?

Option	Result
a. Alternative #1 involves adding a left-turn lane on the northbound, southbound, and westbound approaches so that three approaches operate with dual left-turn lanes (see Concept #1).	45%
b. Alternative #2 involves adding a left-turn lane on the northbound, southbound, and westbound approaches so that three approaches operate with dual left-turn lanes and adding a westbound through lane (see Concept #2).	55%

4. Route 208 and Smith Station Road Intersection

Two alternatives are proposed for improving the intersection of Route 208 and Smith Station Road. Which alternative do you prefer?

Option	Result
a. Alternative #1 involves adding a left-turn lane on the northbound approach so that the approach operates with dual left-turn lanes and widening the southbound approach to add a dedicated left-turn lane and a dedicated right-turn lane (see Concept #1).	41%
b. Alternative #2 involves adding a left-turn lane on the northbound approach so that the approach operates with dual left-turn lanes and widening the southbound approach to add a dedicated left-turn and a dedicated right-turn lane. Additionally, the improvement involves widening the westbound approach to add a third through lane (see Concept #2).	59%

Last updated: July 1, 2024