Route 50 Safety and Operational Study

On February 15, 2024, Loudoun County hosted a meeting to gain input from the public on their experiences on the Route 50 corridor from Northstar Boulevard to the Fauquier County line. The presentation shown at that meeting is available on the project page at loudoun.gov/route50study under Meeting Documents.  As part of the study process, following the public meeting, Loudoun County launched an online survey to gather input on safety and operational issues on the corridor.  

Please take the survey at the link below and share the link with your community. Your input will help guide the study team to better understand the safety and operational issues on this segment of the Route 50 corridor. The survey closes on Friday, March 1, 2024.

•    Online Survey (Click here to take the survey.)

The project consists of a safety and operational study of approximately 14 miles of Route 50 from Northstar Boulevard to the Fauquier County line. The purpose of the study is to ensure that this segment of Route 50 continues to carry local and commuter traffic safely and efficiently.  The study will examine existing conditions, current traffic counts, crash history and consider projected future traffic volumes. 

During public input meetings, members of the public will be encouraged to provide input on the study corridor. Members of the public can provide feedback throughout the study on the Route 50 corridor by emailing the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI).

The county anticipates the study will be completed in early 2025. Once complete, the results will be presented to the Board of Supervisors with recommended improvements that can be implemented in phases.

For more information about the Route 50 Safety and Operational Study, visit loudoun.gov/Route50study. 

Loudoun County is hosting a meeting to gain input from the public on the Route 50 corridor February 15, 2024, in Aldie. The county is conducting a Route 50 Safety and Operational Study of approximately 14 miles of Route 50 from Northstar Boulevard to the Fauquier County line. The study will identify safety and operational issues and present recommended solutions. 

The Route 50 public input meeting will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Willard Middle School cafeteria, 40915 Braddock Road in Aldie. At the meeting, the public will receive an overview of the study and participate in interactive activities to provide input on safety and operational issues in the corridor. Following the meeting, a survey will be available at loudoun.gov/route50study to gather more comments on the corridor. The survey will be open until March 1, 2024.

More information about the Route 50 Safety and Operational Study, including a link to sign up for updates, is available at loudoun.gov/route50study.

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On September 21, 2023, the first focus group meeting for the Route 50 Safety and Operational Study was held at the American Legion in Middleburg, Va. The focus group is intended to allow for discussion with property owners, business owners, and representatives of civic organizations located in the area. During its initial meeting, the focus group participated in a facilitated discussion and took part in several exercises that aim to advance the county’s understanding of the issues that impact residents, business owners, and motorists who travel along the Route 50 corridor. Members of the focus group shared their first-hand observations, perspectives and concerns about the corridor. View the presentation from September 21, 2023 focus group (PDF).

The project consists of a safety and operational study of approximately 14 miles of Route 50 from Northstar Boulevard to the Fauquier County line. The purpose of the study is to ensure that this segment of Route 50 continues to carry local and commuter traffic safely and efficiently.  The study will examine existing conditions, current traffic counts, crash history and consider projected future traffic volumes. 

There will be four focus group meetings throughout the study. In addition, during future public input meetings, members of the public will be encouraged to provide input on the study corridor. Members of the public can provide feedback throughout the study on the Route 50 corridor by emailing the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure at dtci@loudoun.gov. 

The county anticipates the study will be completed in early 2025. Once complete, the results will be presented to the Board of Supervisors with recommended improvements that can be implemented in phases.

For more information about the Route 50 Safety and Operational Study, visit loudoun.gov/Route50study.