SA-25-06: Route 419 (Electric Road) - Roanoke County
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From Springwood Park Drive to Starkey Road
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 419 (Electric Road) corridor within Roanoke County. This study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, capacity preservation (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicyclist, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs. The project recommendations from this study may be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 7 and other transportation funding programs.
Survey
The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for the Route 419 (Electric Road) corridor between Starkey Road and Springwood Park Drive in Roanoke County was completed in November 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public as it refines the alternatives and performs planning-level cost estimation before selecting the preferred alternative(s) to address the identified needs.
Public Meeting
Roanoke County held an open house-style community meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Roanoke County Administration Center – Third Floor Training Room at 5204 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA, 24018. The purpose of the meeting was to seek input on possible corridor, intersection, and safety improvements for Route 419 (Electric Road) between Starkey Road and Springwood Park Drive. Click here for more information.
Study Partners
- Roanoke County
- Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization
Key Points of Contact
District Leads: Michael Gray, Carol Moneymaker, and William Crawford
Lead Consultant: Dana Trone
Schedule
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
Study Documents
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
June 2-16, 2025
|
1,056 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 90% |
| Safety | 74% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 55% |
| Pedestrian safety | 48% |
| Pedestrian access | 38% |
| Transit access | 34% |
| Bicycle access | 31% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 89% |
| Intersection safety | 74% |
| Traffic signal timing | 71% |
| Corridor safety | 68% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 67% |
| Turn lane storage | 66% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 68% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 66% |
| Public transit access and service | 63% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 60% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 52% |
| Not enough green time at traffic signals | 48% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 48% |
| Not enough turn lane storage | 46% |
| Running red lights | 43% |
| Difficult turning onto Route 419 (Electric Road) | 43% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 41% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 32% |
| Missing crosswalks | 29% |
| Side-impact crashes | 23% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 20% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 19% |
| Inadequate lighting | 17% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 13% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 9% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 8% |
| Other | 3% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 57% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 56% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 30% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 29% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 24% |
| Difficulty when walking | 15% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 15% |
| Other | 3% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 7% |
| Cycling | 7% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 5% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 4% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Other | 1% |
The Phase 2 survey regarding recommended alternatives for the Route 419 (Electric Road) corridor between Starkey Road and Springwood Park Drive in Roanoke County was completed in November 2025.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
November 5-24, 2025
|
313 |
Alternatives
Sidewalks and Bike Lanes along Route 419 between Starkey Road and Chaparral Drive
A five-foot-wide sidewalk and bike lanes are being considered along Route 419 between Starkey Road and Chaparral Drive. Significant constraints have been identified between Bernard Drive and Chaparral Drive so these sidewalk segments are identified as long-range goals. Sidewalks between Starkey Road and Bernard Drive may have fewer constraints and could connect to planned pedestrian crosswalks and signals at the Route 419 and Starkey Road intersection. Bike lanes between Starkey Road and Chaparral Drive could extend the funded bike lanes between Ogden Road and Starkey Road.
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5. (294 responses)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sidewalk from Starkey Road to Bernard Drive - North Side |
21% |
8% |
13% |
19% |
39% |
| B. Sidewalk from Bernard Drive to Chaparral Drive - North Side (Long-Range goal) |
21% |
8% |
13% |
18% |
40% |
| C. Sidewalk from Starkey Road to Bernard Drive - South Side |
22% |
7% |
13% |
18% |
40% |
| D. Sidewalk from Bernard Drive to Chaparral Drive - South Side (Long-Range goal) |
22% |
8% |
13% |
18% |
39% |
| E. Bike lanes from Starkey Road to Chaparral Drive – North and South Sides |
38% |
8% |
11% |
12% |
31% |
Route 419 at Chaparral Drive
A Thru-cut is proposed at the Chaparral Drive intersection which would restrict movements straight across Route 419 from Chaparral Drive to the Fralin and Waldron office building, and from the office building straight across Route 419 to Chaparral Drive. This change in traffic signal phase timing would provide more green signal time for all of the other movements on Route 419 and on Chaparral Drive.
Signalized pedestrian crosswalks are proposed across Route 419, Chaparral Drive, and the office park entrance to improve pedestrian safety.
Rate the concepts on a scale of 1 to 5. (281 responses)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thru-cut at Chaparral Drive |
30% |
7% |
15% |
21% |
28% |
| Pedestrian crossings at Chaparral Drive |
26% |
9% |
12% |
20% |
32% |
Route 419 at Promenade Park & West Village
A Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) is proposed at the Promenade Park and West Village median opening which would prohibit left turns onto Route 419 from both shopping centers. Left turns from Promenade Park would be diverted through the shopping center to Colonial Avenue to access Route 419 at the intersection. Left turns from West Village would be diverted to a new median opening approximately 1,300 feet to the east along Route 419 to make U-turns. This improvement will reduce conflict points and the potential for angle crashes.
Rate the concepts on a scale of 1 to 5. (264 responses)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCUT and U-turn lane at Promenade Park and West Village |
26% |
8% |
12% |
19% |
35% |
Route 419 at Colonial Avenue
The following improvements are proposed with both Options A and B:
- An additional turn lane along southbound Colonial Avenue at Route 419 to reduce delays and the potential for rear-end crashes.
- An extended left-turn lane along westbound Route 419 (towards Brambleton Avenue) at Colonial Avenue to reduce the potential for rear-end crashes.
- A lengthened right-turn lane along eastbound Route 419 (towards the Tanglewood area) at Colonial Avenue to reduce the potential for rear-end crashes.
- Protected-only left-turn signal phasing by time of day for the eastbound and westbound Route 419 left turns to Colonial Avenue to reduce the potential for angle crashes. Left turns would only be allowed during a green arrow phase in the morning and evening rush hours. During less busy times of day, the flashing yellow arrow permissive phase would be available.
Option A would include a channelizing island for Manassas Drive at Colonial Avenue that would allow right turns only to reduce the potential for angle crashes.
Option B would include a median along Colonial Avenue at Manassas Drive that would allow right turns to and from Manassas Drive and would restrict left turns from Colonial Avenue onto and off of Manassas Drive.
Rate the concepts on a scale of 1 to 5. (256 responses)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional turn lane along southbound Colonial Avenue |
9% |
5% |
12% |
27% |
48% |
| Extended left-turn lane along westbound Route 419 (towards Brambleton Avenue) |
6% |
2% |
10% |
31% |
50% |
| Extended right-turn lane along eastbound Route 419 (towards the Tanglewood area) |
6% |
3% |
13% |
32% |
46% |
| Protected-only left-turn signal phasing (turn on green arrow only) for eastbound and westbound Route 419 during peak hours. During less busy times of day, the flashing yellow arrow permissive phase would be available. |
12% |
3% |
11% |
26% |
49% |
| Option A: Channelizing island for Manassas Drive at Colonial Avenue to allow right turns only |
21% |
10% |
25% |
16% |
28% |
| Option B: Median along Colonial Avenue at Manassas Drive that would allow right turns to and from Manassas Drive and would restrict left turns from Colonial Avenue onto and off of Manassas Drive |
20% |
11% |
20% |
16% |
32% |
Route 419 at Springwood Park Drive
Signalized pedestrian crosswalks are proposed across Route 419 and Springwood Park Drive as a long-range goal to improve pedestrian safety.
A right-turn overlap phase is proposed for Springwood Park Drive right turns onto Route 419 that would allow these movements to turn on a green arrow when left turns from Route 419 onto Springwood Park Drive also have a green arrow. This long-range goal change would improve traffic operations on Springwood Park Drive.
Rate the concepts on a scale of 1 to 5. (243 responses)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedestrian crossings at Springwood Park Drive (Long-Range goal) |
22% |
9% |
21% |
18% |
30% |
| Right turn overlap phase for Springwood Park Drive (Long-Range goal) |
13% |
6% |
24% |
28% |
29% |
Sidewalks and Bike Lanes along Route 419 between Chaparral Drive and Springwood Park Drive
Sidewalks are being considered along Route 419 from Springwood Park Drive to Chaparral Drive as a long-range goal. Bike lanes are being considered along Route 419 from Springwood Park Drive to Chaparral Drive.
Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5. (241 responses)
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk along the north side of Route 419 from Springwood Park Drive to Chaparral Drive (Long-Range goal) |
24% |
8% |
9% |
18% |
41% |
| Sidewalk along the south side of Route 419 from Springwood Park Drive to Chaparral Drive (Long-Range goal) |
24% |
8% |
11% |
18% |
39% |
| Bike lanes along Route 419 from Springwood Park Drive to Chaparral Drive (North and South Sides) |
37% |
9% |
10% |
12% |
32% |
Last updated: December 23, 2025
