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HR-23-10: Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway)/Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) - York County

HR-23-10 Overview Map

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

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

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