ST04: Route 522 (Front Royal Pike)

Project Purpose

This study will investigate mid-term (10-25 year) solutions to address operational and safety needs. The Route 50/I-81 Exit 313 interchange bridge replacement will establish a third westbound through lane on Route 50, but will not be sufficient to handle anticipated traffic from emerging developments along the corridor. A long-term (25-30 year) concept involving the relocation of Route 522 to the east is being investigated through a separate Metropolitan Planning Organization study. Two study area locations are on the district Potential for Safety Improvement list: the segment of Route 522 from Costello Drive to Delco Plaza (#64) and the intersection of Route 522 and Route 50 (#72).

Survey

The survey regarding potential transportation safety and operations improvements on Route 522 (Front Royal Pike) between Route 50/17 (Millwood Pike) and Costello Drive is complete.

Study Partners

• Frederick County
• Winchester/Frederick County Metropolitan Planning Organization

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Brad Reed

Lead Consultant: Nathan Umberger

Schedule

PHASE	DATES	TASKS
Phase 1	August 2021 – September 2021	Problem Diagnosis/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2	October 2021 – March 2022	Stakeholder/Public engagement and feedback
Phase 3	March 2022 – July 2022	Investment strategy cost estimation and refinement