New input deadline date for VDOT study reviewing portions of Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg

STAUNTON — The public is invited to participate in a brief online survey available between Tuesday, April 16 to Sunday, May 12. It should be noted that the survey input deadline has been extended to May 12.

This study is being conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation in partnership with the City of Harrisonburg and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Public feedback is being sought on a transportation study assessing potential improvements on Port Republic Road and the Interstate 81 southbound off-ramp at Exit 245. Important locations include the I-81 Exit 245 southbound off ramp and the intersection of Port Republic Road and Forest Hill Road. The study will identify ways to improve safety and operations through targeted project recommendations. The study will also review multimodal accessibility, including bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access. Solutions will be identified that may be incorporated with proposed projects or as standalone efforts.

The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available at https://publicinput.com/st-23-06alternatives

VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more about this study by visiting https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/staunton/st-23-06/

Comments can also be sent to brad.reed@vdot.virginia.gov or Brad Reed, Virginia Department of Transportation, 811 Commerce Road, Staunton, VA  24401-9029.

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The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.