VDOT invites public feedback on Route 259 study in Rockingham County and Broadway

STAUNTON — The Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting an online survey regarding Route 259 (Mayland Road) between Route 11 (Valley Pike) in Rockingham County and Broadway Avenue in the Town of Broadway.

Beginning today (Tuesday, September 9) and concluding on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the survey is available at this link: https://publicinput.com/route259alts.

The Route 259 study team is evaluating transportation needs and has developed recommendations to enhance safety and mobility on this critical corridor. The brief survey requests input on these potential solutions.

This study is funded through VDOT’s Strategically Targeted and Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) program. STARS is a collaborative effort between VDOT, Rockingham County and the Town of Broadway. VDOT serves as the project manager for the study with ATCS of Herndon, Va., as a consulting partner for developing the study, supporting analysis and improvement concepts.

Final study recommendations will be considered by the county and town for advancement through state or federal transportation funding programs.

More information is available on VDOT’s Route 259 study webpage.

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