Telegraph, Hayfield Road Intersection Meeting Planned By VDOT

FRANCONIA, VA — The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a virtual meeting on proposed improvements at the Hayfield and Telegraph Road intersection.

The meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 will focus on preliminary design plans for the intersection. Potential improvements may include a second northbound Telegraph Road lane through the intersection, reconfiguring southbound Telegraph Road beyond Hayfield Road by converting parking to a second through lane, and converting the eastbound Hayfield Road through lane to a shared left-turn through lane. VDOT also proposes Americans with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramp upgrades.

The preliminary design options include widening the footprint of Telegraph Road to the west or east in the area of Hayfield Road, and upgrading or adding pedestrian facilities. The estimated construction start date is fall 2024. Estimated costs will be developed as the proposed improvements and design are finalized.

VDOT seeks to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian access with this project. The intersection is close to Hayfield Secondary School, the Hayfield Shopping Center, and the U.S. Coast Guard base. This area of Telegraph Road sees around 21,000 vehicles per day based on 2019 data. Hayfield Road at the intersection sees an average 10,000 vehicles per day.

Residents can attend the meeting and provide feedback through Feb. 7. To attend the meeting, register at virginiadot.org/TelegraphatHayfield or join listen-only mode by calling 877-309-2071 with use access code 687-100-289. The project team will give a brief presentation and take questions.

Comments may be also provided through an online survey, by email to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov, or by mail to Ms. Hong Ha, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.

In case the meeting needs to be rescheduled, the alternate date is Feb. 7.

See the project web page for more information.