VDOT Seeks Input For Study Of Road Improvements In Springfield Area

SPRINGFIELD, VA — The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a study that is assessing potential improvements to a half-mile section of Franconia Road and a half-mile section of Commerce Street in Springfield.

The study is looking at existing traffic in the two corridors, including congestion issues along Franconia Road related to the Interstate 95 interchange. In the areas of the study, Franconia Road averages about 69,000 vehicles a day and Commerce Street averages 19,000, according to VDOT.

The VDOT study, known as the Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions study, is looking at possible improvements to Franconia Road between Backlick Road and Commerce Street/Loisdale Road, and for the half-mile part of Commerce Street between Amherst Avenue and Franconia Road.

The public can take the online survey through Thursday, June 15. VDOT said the feedback will be used to develop potential safety and operational alternatives that will be evaluated and presented during another opportunity for public comment scheduled for this coming winter.

The study is scheduled for completion in spring 2024. But the study will not set construction dates for any improvements. The study will offer proposed improvements that localities can pursue for funding, VDOT said.

The Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions survey can be found on the VDOT website.

The public can also send comments by email to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov, or by regular mail to Mr. Minwoo Ha, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.