FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The public is invited to learn more and comment on a proposed project to modify the traffic pattern on Route 360 (Richmond Road) in the Town of Warsaw in Richmond County.

A new traffic pattern is proposed for two sections of Route 360, from the divided roadway west of Route 1019 (Gordon Lane) to west of Route 3 Business (Main Street), and east of Route 3 Business (Main Street) to Route 3 (History Land Highway).

At each location, a road diet would restripe the existing four-lane road. The new pattern would have one lane for through travel in each direction, and a two-way left turn lane in the center. The change is intended to reduce crashes, especially rear-end, left-turn and angle crashes.

An in-person design public hearing on this project will be held:

Tuesday, April 18, 2023*

5-7 p.m.

150 Court Circle

Warsaw, Virginia 22572

*Inclement weather date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Stop by the public hearing anytime between 5-7 p.m. to review displays and proposed design plans, and discuss questions with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff.

A brief presentation will be delivered at 5 p.m. The remainder of the hearing will be held in an open house format.

The public can view project materials and submit comments using an online survey form.

Questions asked in the online survey are identical to questions on the project’s comment sheet that will be available at the public hearing. Comments on the project will be accepted through April 28, 2023.

Comments may also be submitted by mailing them to Mr. David Beale, VDOT Northern Neck Resident Engineer, 734 Barnfield Road, Warsaw, VA 22572.

Comments may be emailed to fred.comments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference "Route 360 Road Diet Public Comment" in the email subject line.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact the project manager, Mr. David Beale, at 804-333-3696 or TTY/TDD 711.

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VDOT’s 14-county Fredericksburg District includes the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford in the Fredericksburg area; Northumberland, Richmond, Lancaster and Westmoreland counties in the Northern Neck; Essex, Gloucester, King & Queen, King William, Mathews and Middlesex counties in the Middle Peninsula.