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From US Route 11 (Main St.) to Route 1085 (Stickley Dr.)
The focus of this study is to assess key areas of the Route 277/I-81 Interchange, Exit 307. This corridor has locations in need of safety improvement as well as identified operational issues during peak hour periods. The interchange area will be studied to determine key safety hot spots or patterns as well as assess traffic delays and queues to develop possible alternatives. Innovative intersections and interchange configurations as well as multimodal/accessibility improvements may be considered to accommodate future growth.
District Lead: Brad Reed
Lead Consultant: Nathan Umberger
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September 2023 - May/June 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | June-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, and multimodal/accessibility improvements at the Route 277/I-81 Interchange (Exit 307), between US Route 11 (Main St.) in Stephens City and Route 1085 (Stickley Dr.) in Frederick County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| June 29-July 21, 2023 | 1,054 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Congestion Mitigation | 95% |
| Safety | 75% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 49% |
| Bike & Pedestrian Access | 41% |
| Rank what is the most important issue to you along the study area. | |
| Reducing Traffic Congestion | 93% |
| Corridor Safety / Intersection Safety | 69% |
| Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility | 56% |
| Proper Pavement Marking and Signage | 56% |
| Speeding / Aggressive Driving | 53% |
| Bicycle Safety and Accessibility | 49% |
| Public Transit Access and Service | 50% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
| Sudden Stopping / Rear-end Crashes | 54% |
| Running Red Lights | 49% |
| Difficulty Weaving / Merging | 45% |
| Speeding / Aggressive Driving | 39% |
| Lack of Sidewalks / Missing Sidewalks | 32% |
| Insufficient / Missing Crosswalks and Pedestrian Signal Timing | 32% |
| Inadequate Pavement Marking and Signage | 27% |
| Side-Impact Crashes | 25% |
| Inadequate Lighting | 17% |
| Inadequate Bicycle Facilities | 13% |
| Other | 11% |
| Closely Spaced Driveways | 10% |
| Lack of ADA Ramps and Accessibility | 8% |
| Inadequate Transit / Bus Stops | 6% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor Signal Coordination | 67% |
| Difficulty Making Left Turns | 66% |
| Vehicles Blocking Entrances | 59% |
| Difficulty Accessing Businesses | 52% |
| Lack of Turn Lanes | 44% |
| Difficulty When Walking | 10% |
| Difficulty When Riding a Bike | 8% |
| Other | 5% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
| Personal Vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 9% |
| Cycling | 6% |
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 5% |
| Other | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Metro Bus, Local Bus, or Commuter Bus | 1% |
ST-23-08 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 2.1MB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements at the Route 277 (Fairfax Pike)/I-81 Interchange (Exit 307), between US Route 11 (Main St.) in Stephens City and Route 1085 (Stickley Dr.) in Frederick County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 20 – June 4, 2024
|
873 |
Several alternatives were explored for the future configuration of the Route 277 bridge over I-81 as part of the congestion mitigation and safety improvement process. The following three primary alternatives were initially investigated:
Two scenarios for Alternative 3 were explored in further detail - Alternative 3A and Alternative 3B. The shared design features for Alternatives 3A and 3B include:
The bridge alignment and overall design have not been finalized.
Alternative 3A
The unique design feature of Alternative 3A is the lane configuration on the bridge.
Alternative 3B
The unique design features of Alternative 3B include:
Please rate Alternatives 3A and 3B on a scale of 1 to 5.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alternative 3A - Traditional Diamond (5 Lane Bridge) with two through lanes and one left turn lane in the eastbound direction; and one through lane and one left turn lane in the westbound direction
|
12%
|
12% | 17% | 33% | 25% |
|
Alternative 3B - Traditional Diamond (5 Lane Bridge) with two through lanes and one left lane in each direction on the bridge; a left turn prohibition on Fairfax Street at Mulberry Street; and two westbound through lanes on Fairfax Street between Main Street and the I-81 South off-ramp
|
13%
|
7% | 9% | 19% | 53% |
ST-23-08 Final Report - PDF, 6MB
Last updated: September 25, 2024
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