Studies
Woodbridge Area STARS Studies
Assessing interchange improvements at I-95 and Route 123 and two intersections in Prince William CountyArea Maps
March 2020
Est Completion Date
Fall 2022
Phase
Studies
Cost
I-95 and Rt 123: $365,000 (study only)
Rt 1 and Rt 123: $315,000 (study only)
Rt 123 and Old Bridge: $275,000 (study only)
Locality
Prince William
Contact
Gary Wilmouth, P.E.
Planning
804-786-2551
Angel Tao, P.E.
Preliminary Engineering
703-259-2377
I-95 and Route 123 Interchange
MetroQuest named the I-95 and Route 123 Interchange STARS Study as its Survey of the Month for November 2021! Read more here.
This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is assessing potential safety and operational improvements for the interchange and as follow up on the I-95 Corridor Improvement Plan aimed at improving travel along I-95 in Virginia. Virtual public involvement occurred March 29 - April 19, 2021, watch the video, view the draft alternatives and read more in the news release.
There are significant backups and congestion during morning and evening peak periods.
The study is assessing reconfiguring ramps, extending lanes, modifying and relocating traffic signals, access management, and pedestrian, bicycle and transit enhancements to improve traffic flow and safety.
At the interchange, I-95 averages about 232,000 vehicles a day and Route 123 (Gordon Boulevard) averages about 71,000 based on 2019 data.
Schedule
Begin Study - March 2020
Virtual Public Involvement - March-April 2021
Study Completion - Fall 2022
Route 1 and Route 123 Intersection
This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is assessing potential safety and operational improvements at the intersection. While the recent Route 1 widening project has improved conditions along Route 1, the intersection at Route 123 is expected to experience higher traffic volumes in the future. Virtual public involvement occurred May 3-24, 2021, watch the video in English or Spanish, view the draft alternatives and read more in the news release.
The study is assessing connecting Route 123 and Belmont Bay Drive to reduce traffic at the Route 1 and Occoquan Road intersection, constructing a partial or full grade-separated interchange, and pedestrian, bicycle and transit enhancements to improve traffic flow and safety.
At the intersection, Route 123 averages 19,000 vehicles a day and Route 1 averages 39,000 based on 2019 data.
Schedule
Begin Study - March 2020
Virtual Public Involvement - May 2021
Study Completion - Fall 2022
Route 123 and Old Bridge Road Intersection
This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is assessing potential safety and operational improvements at the intersection that has significant backups and congestion during morning and evening peak periods. Virtual public involvement occurred June 14 - July 6, 2021, watch the video in English or Spanish, view the draft alternatives and read more in the news release.
The study is assessing constructing a partial or full grade-separated interchange, modifying and relocating traffic signals, extending lanes, access management, and pedestrian, bicycle and transit enhancements to improve traffic flow and safety.
At the intersection, Route 123 averages 71,000 vehicles a day and Old Bridge Road averages 45,000 based on 2019 data.
Schedule
Begin Study - March 2020
Begin Virtual Public Involvement - June-July 2021
Study Completion - Fall 2022
Resources
These studies do not set construction dates for any improvements, but develop proposed improvements that localities can pursue for funding and consider including in their comprehensive plans.
Route 123 and Old Bridge Road Town of Occoquan Briefing Presentation - September 2021
Route 123 and Old Bridge Road Virtual Public Involvement English Video, Spanish Video, Draft Alternatives, English Presentation, Spanish Presentation and News Release - June-July 2021
Route 1 and Route 123 Belmont Bay HOA Meeting Presentation - May 2021
Route 1 and Route 123 Virtual Public Involvement English Video, Spanish Video, Presentation, Draft Alternatives and News Release - May 2021
I-95 and Route 123 Virtual Public Involvement Video, Presentation, Draft Alternatives and News Release -
March-April 2021
I-95 in Northern Virginia District - Map of Projects for Further Study (I-95/Route 123 interchange is #8 on the map)
I-95 Corridor Improvement Plan
Our friends @MetroQuest just named our I-95 and Route 123 Interchange STARS Study as their Survey of the Month! Get details here: https://t.co/034ftoFtKe The Woodbridge Area STARS Studies are scheduled for completion later this winter, more info is at https://t.co/bKSZGIQT8a pic.twitter.com/yD3KEMclGj
— VDOT Northern VA �� (@VaDOTNOVA) December 6, 2021