Route 15 North Widening: Battlefield Pkwy. to Montresor Rd.

Overview

  • This project includes the design, land acquisition and construction to widen Route 15 from two to four lanes between Battlefield Parkway and Montresor Road. The project scope includes: 
    • a signalized Continuous Green "T" (CGT) intersection at North King Street to allow through traffic to continue north on Route 15 without stopping
    • an updated signalized intersection at Whites Ferry Road
    • a two-lane hybrid roundabout at Montresor Road
    • a realigned section of Limestone School Road to connect with the Montresor Road roundabout
    • a shared use path on the west side of Route 15 from Tuscarora High School to Montresor Road
    • a shared use path along the entire length of Whites Ferry Road
  • The design process includes context-sensitive methods and follows the Journey Through Hallowed Ground guidelines where possible.
  • The results of the Route 15 North Congestion Report, initiated to reduce traffic between Battlefield Parkway and Whites Ferry Road, were presented to the Board of Supervisors in May 2017.
    • Recommendations from the report included widening Route 15 from two to four lanes between Battlefield Parkway and Montresor Road.
    • As a result of the report, the board directed the initiation of the Route 15 North Safety and Operations Study (PDF) to identify potential improvements between Whites Ferry Road and the Maryland state line.

Public workshops and focus group meetings were held between August 2017 and October 2018 to obtain public feedback on Route 15 North widening design alternatives and evaluate traffic data and proposed concepts for the Route 15 North Safety and Operations Study.

  • The project is based on congestion, safety and operational studies that were performed between 2016 and 2018, endorsed by the Board of Supervisors on May 18, 2017 and expanded by the Board on September 20, 2018.
  • A phase I environmental site assessment was completed in March 2020.
  • Wetlands delineation was completed in March 2020.
  • Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure staff presented an information item to the Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee on May 12, 2020 showing how the project will be split into two parts:
    • Part I will incorporate the road widening between Battlefield Parkway and Whites Ferry Road.
    • Part II will incorporate the roadway widening between Whites Ferry Road and Montresor Road, the relocation of Limestone School Road, and construction of the roundabout at Montresor Road.
  • Loudoun County held a virtual public information meeting on October 29, 2020. Members of the public asked questions and provided comments to the project team. Exhibit materials showing updates to the March 2020 30% design and a question and answer document are available in the Document section below.

Current Phase (Phase 1 - Battlefield Parkway and Whites Ferry Road): Design - 100% Design Plans/Right of Way

Estimated Timeline

  • Fall 2020 - Summer 2023: Design
  • Summer 2023 - Spring 2025: Right of Way
  • Winter 2025 - Spring 2025: Utilities Relocation 
  • Summer 2025: Procurement of Construction Contractor
  • Fall 2025: Award Contract – Construction
  • Fall 2025: Notice to Proceed – Construction
  • Fall 2025 - Spring 2027: Construction
  • Spring 2027: Substantial Completion

Current Phase (Phase 2 - Whites Ferry Road and Montresor Road): 90% Design Plans

Estimated Timeline

  • Summer 2021 - Summer 2024: Design
  • Fall 2024 - Fall 2026: Right of Way
  • Spring 2026 - Fall 2026: Utilities Relocation 
  • Fall 2026: Procurement of Construction Contractor
  • Winter 2027: Award Contract – Construction
  • Winter 2027: Notice to Proceed – Construction
  • Winter 2027 - Fall 2028: Construction
  • Fall 2028: Substantial Completion

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