Woodbridge Area STARS Studies

Overview

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.

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.

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.

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