On May 15th, at the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) Policy Committee meeting, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) revealed new design plans for the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River Crossing Project, between Exit 133 and Exit 130. Previously the design included braided ramps and the development of new collector/distributor lanes to the right of the current I-95 Southbound lanes. The new design would make the current three I-95 lanes the new collector/distributor lanes and construct three new general purpose lanes to the left of the current I-95 lanes. The explanation for the change was due to concerns voiced at public comment meetings.
Additional information about this project can be found on the FAMPO website here.
Click here to read a Free Lance Star article on the new design.
If you have any questions let me know and Ill try to answer them or direct you to the individual who can. If you are interested in learning more about regional transportation issues and projects consider attending the monthly FAMPO Policy Committee meeting which is open to the public. These meetings always offer a public forum to allow you to voice your concerns. They meet on the 3rd Monday of each month, except when that Monday is a holiday.
Spotsylvania also has its own Transportation Committee that meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Development conference room located on the 3rd floor of the Merchant Square Building located at 9019 Old Battlefield Blvd, Spotsylvania, Va. 22553.