HR-23-10: Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway)/Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) - York County
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Intersection of Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) and Route 171 (Victory Boulevard)
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to analyze the operational and safety issues identified at the intersection of Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) and Route 171 (Victory Boulevard), with a focus on providing enhanced bicycle and transit access, transportation demand management, safety improvements, and congestion mitigation. This intersection area has a high number of rear-end crashes related to congestion and a high number of angle crashes at both signalized and unsignalized intersections. The surrounding area sees an increase of commuters during AM and PM peak hours, which places stress on the intersection and leads to significant congestion. The objective of this study is to identify cost-effective preferred improvement alternatives that address the documented needs.
Study Partners
- York County
- Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)
- Kimley-Horn
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Jerry Pauley/Eric Stringfield
Lead Consultant: Rob Prunty/Andy Nagle
Schedule
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September 2023 - April 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | May - August 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
Study Documents
HR-23-10 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 900KB
HR-23-10 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 400KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements at the intersection of Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) and Route 171 (Victory Boulevard), in York County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| March 8-22, 2024 | 2,606 |
Existing Conditions
Rank the most important issues to you in the study area.
| Option | Result |
|---|---|
|
Reducing traffic congestion
|
92% |
|
Corridor safety / intersection safety
|
64% |
|
Proper pavement marking and signage
|
52% |
|
Aggressive driving
|
50% |
|
Speeding
|
47% |
|
Pedestrian safety and accessibility
|
44% |
|
Bicycle safety and accessibility
|
41% |
|
Public transit access and service
|
41% |
Which of the following safety issues concern you? (Check all that apply)
| Option | Result |
|---|---|
|
Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes
|
64% |
|
Running red lights
|
58% |
|
Aggressive driving
|
51% |
|
Difficulty weaving / merging
|
43% |
|
Speeding
|
38% |
|
Side-impact crashes
|
28% |
|
Inadequate pavement marking and signage
|
26% |
|
Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks
|
24% |
|
Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing
|
20% |
|
Inadequate lighting
|
19% |
|
Inadequate bicycle facilities
|
11% |
|
Other
|
5% |
|
Closely-spaced driveways
|
5% |
|
Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility
|
5% |
|
Inadequate transit / bus stops
|
4% |
Intersection Alternatives
Four potential intersection concepts were identified to address the needs at the Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) and Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) intersection
Conventional Intersection Improvements
- Add a third through lane on the northbound, southbound, and eastbound approaches and provide a third eastbound left turn lane
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 5% | 8% | 15% | 36% | 36% |
Partial Displaced Left Turn
- Displace left turns on Route 17 at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 171
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 |
23%
|
18% | 22% | 24% | 13% |
Full Displaced Left Turn
- Displace left turns on both Route 17 and Route 171 at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 171
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 |
27%
|
16% | 17% | 22% | 19% |
Partial Median U-Turn
- Remove left turns on Route 17 at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 171
- Reroute left turn movements to two signalized U-turn locations to the north and south of Route 171
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 |
59%
|
18% | 12% | 7% | 4% |
HR-23-10 Final Report - PDF, 18.5MB
Last updated: September 20, 2024
