SA-23-06: Peters Creek Road (Route 117) and Williamson Road (Route 11)

SA-23-06 Overview Map

Wood Haven Road (Route 628) TO Plantation Road (Route 115)

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Peters Creek Road (Route 117) and Williamson Road (Route 11) corridors within Roanoke County. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reliability, multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management needs. The project recommendations from this study may be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.

Public Information Meeting

Roanoke County hosted a community meeting on March 18, 2024, at the Hollins Library, seeking input on possible multimodal and safety improvements for Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road between Wood Haven Road and Plantation Road. Click here for more information and to view the meeting exhibits.

Study Partners

  • Roanoke County
  • Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization
  • Valley Metro
  • WRA

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Carol Moneymaker

Lead Consultant: Dana Trone

Schedule

PHASE DATES TASKS
Phase 1 May - August 2023 Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2 September - December 2023 Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives
Phase 3 January-July 2024  Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy

Study Documents

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, reliability, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along Peters Creek Rd. (Route 117) and along Williamson Rd. (Route 11) between Wood Haven Rd. (Route 628) and Plantation Rd. (Route 115) in Roanoke County is complete.

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
August 1-15, 2023 494

 

The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment?
Safety 78%
Capacity Preservation 63%
Transportation Demand Management 56%
Reliability 54%
Pedestrian Access 49%
Bicycle Access 43%
Transit Access 41%

 

What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area?
Personal Vehicle 98%
Cycling 17%
Walking 14%
Truck or Commercial Vehicle 6%
Taxi / Uber / Lyft 4%
Carpool / Vanpool 2%
Other 1%

The Phase 2 survey regarding study alternatives to improve roadway safety, reliability, and multimodal accessibility/connectivity needs along Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road is complete.

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
March 18-April 1, 2024
923


Intersection Improvements
 

Peters Creek Road at Wood Haven Road & Highway Motors Median Opening

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Thru-cut at Wood Haven Road and left-turn lane at Highway Motors 25% 9% 18% 20% 27%
Pedestrian signals and crosswalks at Wood Haven Road 20% 10% 22% 15% 34%


Peters Creek Road at Wendover Road & Newland Road

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Closure of the Wendover Road median opening 14% 9% 31% 19% 27%
RCUT at Newland Road 14% 8% 28% 21% 28%


Peters Creek Road at Airport Road/Archcrest Drive

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Thru-cut at Airport Road/Archcrest Road 22% 10% 13% 21% 34%
Double left turn and raised median on Airport Road 10% 6% 10% 26% 48%
Pedestrian signals and crosswalks at Airport Road/Archcrest Drive 16% 9% 20% 16% 40%
Shift left-turn lanes on Peters Creek Road 8% 4% 18% 27% 43%
Left-turn lane from Airport Road to Burlington Drive 10% 5% 20% 20% 45%


Peters Creek Road at Dwight Street

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
RCUT at Dwight Street 16% 9% 18% 21% 36%


Peters Creek Road at North Roanoke Baptist Church

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
RCUT at North Roanoke Baptist Church 12% 7% 19% 22% 41%
Left-turn lanes to North Roanoke Baptist Church and commercial entrance 7% 4% 18% 25% 46%


Peters Creek Road at Barrens Road

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Shift left-turn lanes on Peters Creek Road 5% 2% 15% 25% 53%
Convert Peters Creek Road left-turn phases to flashing yellow arrow left-turn signals 7% 5% 12% 22% 54%
Pedestrian signals and crosswalks at Barrens Road 11% 4% 18% 20% 47%


Peters Creek Road at Deer Branch Road

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
RCUT at Deer Branch Road 15% 7% 19% 23% 36%


Peters Creek Road at Williamson Road - Option 1: Double Right Turn

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Double right turn from Williamson Road to Peters Creek Road 24% 12% 14% 24% 26%
Closure of Dunkin' median opening 20% 11% 16% 15% 39%
RCUT at Southern Team and Market Square North 20% 10% 23% 21% 26%


Peters Creek Road at Williamson Road - Option 2: Realigned Intersection

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Realign the Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road intersection and install a right-in/right-out entrance for Kroger 18% 8% 12% 24% 38%
Partial Thru-cut along Williamson Road at Kroger and Market Square North 16% 10% 17% 26% 31%
Closure of Southern Team and Market Square North median opening 17% 12% 17% 21% 34%
Sidewalks along Kroger frontage along Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road 13% 5% 16% 19% 47%


Peters Creek Road at Williamson Road - Option 3: Roundabout

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Roundabout at Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road 37% 6% 5% 9% 43%
Sidewalk along portions of the Kroger frontage 16% 3% 16% 17% 48%
Closure of Dunkin' median opening 18% 7% 15% 14% 45%
RCUT at Southern Team and Market Square North 20% 8% 21% 18% 33%


Williamson Road at Plantation Road

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Right-turn lane on eastbound Williamson Road 3% 1% 7% 18% 71%
Right-turn lane on northbound Plantation Road 3% 2% 8% 17% 71%


Pedestrian Improvements
 

Peters Creek Road Sidewalk

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
8-foot-wide sidewalk on northwest side of Peters Creek Road from Archcrest Drive to Williamson Road 12% 6% 14% 18% 50%

 

 

Last updated: July 15, 2024

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