VDOT News - Northern Virginia

UPPERVILLE – The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information meeting Monday, May 8 on the planned replacement of the Route 50 bridge over Goose Creek to improve long-term safety and operations. The bridge was built in 1954.

The project includes corrosion-resistant steel to reduce long-term maintenance, as well as aesthetic treatment of the bridge parapets and rails that will pay homage to the surrounding historic area. Two lanes will remain along the new bridge with wider shoulders in each direction.  

The bridge averages 7,600 vehicles a day based on 2019 data.

The project's preliminary engineering phase is financed with state funding; the right of way and construction phases are planned to be financed with federal and state funding.

Get Involved

In lieu of an in-person meeting, VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more, participate in the virtual meeting and give feedback in the following ways through Monday, May 22:  

• Attend the May 8 online Register at virginiadot.org/Route50GooseCreek or to participate without registering in listen-only mode, call 866-901-6455 (use access code 681-674-676). The project team will make a short presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. and answer questions for about an hour after the presentation. In case an alternate date is needed, the meeting will be held May 22.
• Provide comments via the online comment form or by email to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov.
• Mail comments to Mr. Sharif Ramsis, Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Meeting materials and the presentation will be available online at virginiadot.org/Route50GooseCreek, including the recorded presentation after the meeting.

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