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Hillside Avenue/Bluestone Drive TO Forest Hill Road
The focus of this study is to assess key areas of the Port Republic Road/I-81 SB Exit 245 Interchange. Important locations include the I-81 southbound off ramp and intersection of westbound Port Republic Road and Forest Hill Road. The study will seek to identify ways to improve safety and operations through targeted projects and improvements. The study will also review multimodal accessibility (Very High needs for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access) and solutions will be identified that may be incorporated with proposed projects or as standalone efforts.
District Lead: Brad Reed
Lead Consultant: Nathan Umberger
| 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-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
ST-23-06 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 2.3MB
ST-23-06 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 3.7MB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on Port Republic Rd. at the intersection of I-81 Southbound and Forest Hill Rd. in the City of Harrisonburg is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
April 16 – May 12, 2024
|
1,596 |
1. I-81 Southbound Off-Ramp
| 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% | 11% | 35% | 41% |
2. Forest Hill Road & Port Republic Road
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Installing a westbound right-turn lane on Port Republic Road and an additional southbound left-turn lane on Forest Hill Road
|
2%
|
2% | 6% | 22% | 68% |
|
Installing flex tubes to prevent left turns to and from Port Republic Road to the adjacent gas stations
|
7%
|
9% | 14% | 21% | 50% |
|
Constructing a shared use path to connect Port Republic Road to Forest Hill Road in the northeast quadrant
|
3%
|
2% | 15% | 21% | 59% |
ST-23-06 Final Report - PDF, 10MB
Last updated: September 25, 2024
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