Prince William County Interchange Project Could Get Federal Funds

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — A project to add an interchange for congestion relief at a major Prince William County intersection could receive federal funding.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Prince William County) said her request for $2.5 million in federal funds for the Minnieville Road and Prince William Parkway interchange is in the approved U.S. House spending package. The spending package will go to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

"Prince William County understands that contending with busy roadways will help promote future economic development," said Spanberger in a statement. "With the direct input and help of the county, I’m proud to have secured $2.5 million in the House-passed appropriations bill to help address a demonstrated need in the community."

The funding, if approved in the final spending package, would go toward construction of a single-point urban interchange at Minnieville Road and Prince William Parkway. Along with the interchange construction, sidewalk and trail segments would be added to improve pedestrian and bicyclist access.

The project seeks to boost road capacity, reduce traffic crashes and relieve congestion at the intersection, which experiences heavy through traffic and turning. Road improvements would support the county's plan for a commercial development called the Quartz district with surrounding residences on a site northwest of the intersection. Spanberger's office said the project would also promote connectivity to Interstate 95, Potomac Mills and Dale City.

Prince William County officials worked with Spanberger to get the federal funding.

"Alleviating congestion and improving safety are among our top transportation goals within Prince William County. That’s why we are deeply appreciative of the work that Congresswoman Spanberger has done to secure $2.5 million to improve the interchange at Minnieville Road and Prince William Parkway," said Deshundra Jefferson, at-large chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. "This is a vital project, and a wonderful example of how local and federal leaders are working together to improve our residents’ quality of life."

The interchange project has already received partial funding of $10 million for design work from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. More funding will come from Quartz District developer Buchanan Partners. A 2019 bond referendum approved by voters provided $60 million in debt funding for the project.

The Board of County Supervisors endorsed final design for the interchange in October 2023. Officials expect construction to begin in Spring 2025 and end in Spring 2027.