Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
May 7-21, 2025	686

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs?
Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly)	89%
Safety improvement	72%
Transportation demand management (TDM)	41%
Pedestrian safety improvement	39%
Bicycle access	36%
Transit access	26%

 

Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area.
Reducing traffic congestion	88%
Corridor safety / intersection safety	75%
Speeding / aggressive driving	77%
Proper pavement marking and signage	70%
Pedestrian safety and accessibility	63%
Public transit access and service	63%
Bicycle safety and accessibility	60%

 

Which of the following safety issues concern you?
Speeding / aggressive driving	67%
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes	56%
Running red lights	50%
Side-impact crashes	36%
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks	35%
Difficulty weaving / merging	33%
Inadequate lighting	24%
Inadequate pavement marking and signage	23%
Inadequate bicycle facilities	23%
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing	23%
Inadequate transit / bus stops	13%
Closely spaced driveways	9%
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility	9%
Other	8%

 

What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area?
Difficulty making left turns	53%
Poor signal coordination	52%
Lack of turn lanes	39%
Difficulty accessing businesses	28%
Difficulty when riding a bicycle	18%
Vehicles blocking entrances	16%
Difficulty when walking	15%
Other	7%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal vehicle	100%
Truck or commercial vehicle	6%
Cycling	5%
Walking	5%
Carpool / Vanpool	3%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft	0%
Other	0%
Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus	0%

 

Phase 1 FR-25-03 Executive Summary - PDF, 850KB

The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for Route 17 between Brays Point Road and Guinea Road in Gloucester County was completed in November 2025.

Dates	Number of Participants (unique individuals)
November 10-26, 2025	231

Signalized Intersections Alternatives

1. Route 17 and Brays Point Road - Continuous Green-T

The intersection of Route 17 and Brays Point Road had 17 rear-end crashes and 14 injury-related crashes between 2020 and 2024. The proposed alternative will convert the intersection to a Continuous Green-T which will allow southbound vehicles to pass through the intersection without stopping. Left-turning vehicles from Brays Point Road will use a channelized receiving lane to merge onto Route 17. Northbound left-turning and westbound through vehicles will be rerouted to the median opening at Ernest Lane to the north to make a U-turn. The proposed alternative is projected to reduce the number of crashes and improve travel time through the intersection. 

Click the link to learn more about Continuous Green-T intersections from VDOT’s webpage: Continuous Green-T 

Please rate the proposed alternative to convert the intersection of Route 17 and Brays Point Road to a Continuous Green-T. (223 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	39%	9%	9%	21%	22%

 

2. Do Nothing at Route 17 and Brays Point Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition at the intersection of Route 17 and Brays Point Road. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative, which would keep the existing signalized intersection at the intersection of Route 17 and Brays Point Road. (221 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	30%	12%	19%	11%	27%

 

3. Route 17 and Providence Road - Eastbound Approach Reconfiguration

The eastbound approach of Route 17 and Providence Road has recurring congestion in the AM and PM peak hours. The proposed alternative will widen the eastbound approach to add a dedicated right-turn lane, which will improve the eastbound travel time by allowing vehicles to move more efficiently through the intersection. 

Please rate the proposed alternative to reconfigure the eastbound approach at the intersection of Route 17 and Providence Road. (212 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	11%	5%	12%	24%	48%

 

4. Do Nothing at Route 17 and Providence Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current conditions at the intersection of Route 17 and Providence Road. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative, which would keep the existing eastbound approach configuration at the intersection of Route 17 and Providence Road. (205 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	34%	18%	29%	7%	12%

 

5. Route 17 and Crewe Road - Continuous Green-T

The intersection of Route 17 and Crewe Road had 26 injury-related crashes, and 10 rear-end crashes primarily in the northbound direction, between 2020 and 2024. The proposed alternative will convert the intersection to a Continuous Green-T which will allow northbound vehicles to pass through the intersection without stopping. Left-turning vehicles from Crewe Road will use a channelized receiving lane to merge onto Route 17. The proposed alternative is projected to reduce the number of crashes and improve travel time through the intersection. 

Click the link to learn more about Continuous Green-T intersections from VDOT’s webpage: Continuous Green-T 

Please rate the proposed alternative to convert the intersection of Route 17 and Crewe Road to a Continuous Green-T. (201 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	28%	10%	11%	20%	30%

 

6. Do Nothing at Route 17 and Crewe Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and existing infrastructure would remain in its current conditions at the intersection of Route 17 and Crewe Road. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative, which would keep the existing conventional signalized intersection at the intersection of Route 17 and Crewe Road. (200 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	32%	10%	24%	10%	23%

 

Unsignalized Intersections Alternatives

1. Route 17 and Woodsville Road - Median Closure

The eastbound approach of Route 17 and Woodsville Road has recurring congestion in the AM and PM peak hours. Between 2020 and 2024, the intersection had five crashes related to turning movements, three of which involved U-turns. The proposed alternative will close the median at Woodsville Road and reroute left turns to and from Woodsville Road to make a U-turn at nearby median openings. The proposed alternative is projected to reduce the number of crashes and reduce the congestion on the eastbound approach. 

Please rate the proposed alternative to close the median at the intersection of Route 17 and Woodsville Road. (149 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	26%	11%	27%	17%	18%

 

2. Route 17 and Woodsville Road - Directional Median

The proposed alternative will modify the median opening at the intersection of Route 17 and Woodsville Road to reroute southbound U-turns and eastbound left turns to a new median opening to the south. The proposed alternative is projected to reduce the number of crashes, reduce the congestion on the eastbound approach, and maintain access to Woodsville Road from northbound Route 17. 

Please rate the proposed alternative to construct a directional median at the intersection of Route 17 and Woodsville Road. (148 responses)

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	23%	10%	27%	23%	17%

 

3. Do Nothing at Route 17 and Woodsville Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and the existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition at the intersection of Route 17 and Woodsville Road. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative, which would keep the existing full-access median opening at the intersection of Route 17 and Woodsville Road. (148 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	30%	11%	34%	7%	18%

 

4. Route 17 and Fields Landing Road - Directional Median

The eastbound approach of Route 17 and Fields Landing Road has recurring congestion in the AM and PM peak hours. Between 2020 and 2024, the intersection had five injury-related crashes. The proposed alternative will modify the median opening and reroute left turns from Fields Landing Road to the existing median opening at East View Road to the south. The proposed alternative is projected to reduce the number of crashes and reduce the congestion on the eastbound approach. 

Please rate the proposed alternative to construct a directional median at Route 17 and Fields Landing Road. (146 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	16%	10%	16%	25%	33%

 

5. Do Nothing at Route 17 and Fields Landing Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition at the intersection of Route 17 and Fields Landing Road. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative, which would keep the existing full access median opening at the intersection of Route 17 and Fields Landing Road. (147 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	30%	12%	32%	8%	14%

 

6. Route 17 and Hayes Road - Directional Median with Emergency Signal

The eastbound approach of Route 17 and Hayes Road has recurring congestion in the AM and PM peak hours. Between 2020 and 2024, the intersection had nine injury-related crashes. The proposed alternative will modify the median opening to reroute left turns from Hayes Road and The Swamp Paintball Park. Left-turning vehicles from Hayes Road will be rerouted to the proposed median opening to the south. 

The existing median opening at Tyndall Square medical complex will be converted to a directional median, rerouting southbound U-turns and left turns from the medical complex to the existing median opening at the Farmer's Daughter Produce to the south. 

The directional median would be designed to be mountable by emergency vehicles only. This alternative also includes an emergency signal that is activated when emergency vehicles access the intersection from Hayes Road. 

Please rate the proposed improvements at the intersection of Route 17 and Hayes Road. (154 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	31%	5%	8%	22%	34%

 

7. Do Nothing at Route 17 and Hayes Road

The do-nothing alternative assumes that no new improvements would take place and that existing infrastructure would remain in its current condition at the intersection of Route 17 and Hayes Road. 

Please rate the do-nothing alternative, which would keep the existing full-access median opening at the intersection of Route 17 and Hayes Road. (154 responses) 

	1. Strongly oppose	2. Somewhat oppose	3. Neutral	4. Somewhat support	5. Strongly support
Rate the alternative on a scale of 1 to 5.	38%	14%	20%	8%	19%