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Fallbrooke Drive (Route 940) TO Pleasant Run Drive (Route 796)
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 11/Route 460 (West Main Street) at Dow Hollow Road (Route 647) intersection within Roanoke County. This study will focus on improving roadway safety and preserving capacity, including re-evaluating options from previous studies and developing additional recommendations if needed. The project recommendations from this study may be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.
Roanoke County hosted a community meeting on Feb. 28. 2024, at the Glenvar Library to receive comments on proposed safety improvements at the West Main Street (Route 11/460) and Dow Hollow Road intersection near Interstate 81 Exit 132 (Dixie Caverns). Click here for more information and to view the meeting exhibits.
District Lead: Carol Moneymaker
Lead Consultant: Dana Trone
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/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 |
SA-23-10 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety and capacity preservation improvements for the Route 11/Route 460 (West Main St.) at Dow Hollow Rd. (Route 647) intersection in Roanoke County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| August 8-22, 2023 | 241 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 98% |
| Capacity Preservation | 51% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 100% |
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 10% |
| Walking | 4% |
| Cycling | 4% |
| Other | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements for the Route 11/Route 460 (West Main St.) at Dow Hollow Rd. (Route 647) intersection in Roanoke County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
February 28 – March 13, 2024
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Route 11/ Route 460 at Dow Hollow Road and Fallbrooke Drive
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Peanut” roundabout | 34% | 12% | 4% | 15% | 35% |
Last updated: July 15, 2024
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