Jul 20

Board Endorses Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study Recommendations

Posted on July 20, 2022 at 9:23 AM by Shawn Zelman

At the July 19, 2022, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study’s long-term recommendations. Based on the public’s preferences and the Focus Group’s feedback, the study team recommended a prioritized approach for long-term improvements to improve safety and level of service on Route 15 South, while preserving the rural character and natural beauty of the corridor. These recommendations are primarily intersection-focused improvements. 

During the study’s investigation, short-term improvement recommendations were identified which have been relayed to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to address as part of their maintenance program. VDOT has removed overgrown vegetation to address sight distance issues at certain intersections based on the recommendations. Loudoun County also suggested additional street signs to improve safety along the corridor.

At the June 22, 2022 Transportation and Land Use Committee (TLUC) meeting, the TLUC recommended that the Board of Supervisors endorse the long-term recommendations. 

The safety and operational study analyzed approximately 12 miles of Route 15 (James Monroe Highway) from the south corporate limit of the Town of Leesburg to the Prince William County line. Throughout the study, public and focus group meetings were held to capture local observations, perspectives, and concerns along the corridor. The study identified safety and traffic operational issues and identified recommended solutions for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.

For more information about this project, or to subscribe for updates, visit the study page

Jun 23

Transportation and Land Use Committee Endorses Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study

Posted on June 23, 2022 at 3:54 PM by Shawn Zelman

The Board of Supervisors at their February 1, 2022 Business Meeting forwarded the Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study to the Transportation and Land Use Committee (TLUC) for further discussion and recommendations. At the June 23, 2022 TLUC meeting, the TLUC recommended that the Board of Supervisors endorse the long-term recommendations in the Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study. The Study will be discussed at a future Board of Supervisors meeting. 

As background, during the study’s investigation, short-term improvement recommendations were identified which have been relayed to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to address as part of their maintenance program. One of those issues was the removal of overgrown vegetation to address sight distance issues at certain intersections, which VDOT has removed based on the recommendations. Loudoun County also suggested additional street signs to improve safety along the corridor and recently prepared a signage plan which has been submitted to VDOT for review. 

Based on the public’s preferences and the focus group’s feedback, the study team recommends a prioritized approach for long-term improvements to improve safety and level of service on Route 15 South, while preserving the rural character and natural beauty of the corridor. These recommendations are primarily intersection-focused improvements.

The safety and operational study analyzed approximately 12 miles of Route 15 (James Monroe Highway) from the south corporate limit of the Town of Leesburg to the Prince William County line. Throughout the study, public and focus group meetings were held to capture local observations, perspectives, and concerns along the corridor. The study identified safety and traffic operational issues and identified recommended solutions for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.

For more information about this project, or to subscribe for updates, visit the study page

Feb 01

Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study Final Report Presented at Tonight’s Board Meeting

Posted on February 1, 2022 at 10:43 AM by Shawn Zelman

The Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study final report will be presented to the Board of Supervisors at the February 1, 2022 Business Meeting. Here is a link to the item.

To watch the meeting, you can watch on Cable TV (Comcast Government Channel 23 or Verizon FiOS Channel); online at loudoun.gov/meetings (includes archives); or attend in-person at the Government Center Board Room.

During the study’s investigation, short-term improvement recommendations were identified which have been relayed to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to address as part of their maintenance program. One of those issues was the removal of overgrown vegetation to address sight distance issues at certain intersections. VDOT has removed overgrown vegetation based on the recommendations. Loudoun County also suggested additional street signs to improve safety along the corridor and recently prepared a signage plan which has been submitted to VDOT for review. 

Based on the public’s preferences and the focus group’s feedback, the study team recommends a prioritized approach for long-term improvements to improve safety and level of service on Route 15 South, while preserving the rural character and natural beauty of the corridor. These recommendations are primarily intersection-focused improvements.

This project consists of a safety and operational study of approximately 12 miles of Route 15 (James Monroe Highway) from the south corporate limit of the Town of Leesburg to the Prince William County line. The study identified safety and traffic operational issues and will present recommended solutions for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. Throughout the study, public and focus group meetings were held to capture local observations, perspectives and concerns along the corridor. 

For more information about this project, or to subscribe for updates, visit the study page