Studies
Braddock Road and Old Lee Road Safety and Operational Improvements Study
Potential intersection enhancements and realignment of the Braddock Road S-curve in Fairfax County
About the Study
This study assessed potential safety and operational improvements at the intersection of Braddock Road (Route 620) and Old Lee Road, and the S-curve on Braddock Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Old Lee Road. The final report was published in April 2021, the final report's appendices are listed below under "Resources."
The intersection and S-curve experience morning and evening peak period congestion and crashes. The S-curve can sometimes cause issues for vehicles navigating sharp turns along this stretch of road. Within the study limits, Braddock Road averages 8,200 vehicles a day and Old Lee Road averages 7,400.
The concepts studied included realignment of the S-curve and intersection enhancements at Braddock Road and Old Lee Road such as turn lanes and innovative intersection improvements.
The recommended alternative in the final report includes:
- Constructing the S-curve portion of Braddock Road on a new, straighter alignment
- Building a new traffic signal at the Braddock Road and Old Lee Road intersection
- Constructing a “jughandle” lane for turns from eastbound Braddock Road to Old Lee Road (“jughandle” is an at-grade ramp allowing drivers to make indirect left turns and/or U-turns)
- Adding a right-turn lane from Old Lee Road to westbound Braddock Road
This study did not set construction dates for any of the alternatives. The purpose of this study was to develop proposed improvements that localities can pursue for funding, including SMART SCALE.
Schedule
Begin Study - October 2018
Public Information Meeting - February 2020
Virtual Public Information Meeting - September 2020
Study Completion - April 2021
Resources
Final Report Document, Appendices A-D: Concept Intersection Plans, Alternative Plans, Existing Survey and Cost Estimates, Appendix E: Intersection Operational Analysis, and Appendix F: Public Information Meetings - April 2021
Virtual Public Information Meeting Video, PDF Presentation, Comment Sheet, Ad and Webpage - Sept. 2020
Public Information Meeting - Feb. 2020 (Ad)
Meeting Materials and Displays