BR-23-07: Route 11 (Main Street)/Route 16 (Park Boulevard) - Town of Marion

S. Holston St. TO Medical Park Dr. / Radio Hill Rd. TO Route 11 (Main St.)

Survey

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Route 11 (Main St.) between S. Holston St. and Medical Park Dr. and along Route 16 (Park Blvd.) between Radio Hill Rd. and Route 11 (Main St.) in the Town of Marion is complete.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Route 11 (Main Street) and Route 16 (Park Boulevard) corridors within the Town of Marion. This study will focus on improving roadway safety, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing multimodal accessibility/connectivity (pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit). The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for Smart Scale Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.

Public Information Meeting

As part of the study, VDOT hosted a public information meeting on Feb. 21, 2024, to review alternatives/study recommendations. The public comment period closed on Feb. 27, 2024.

Study Partners

• Town of Marion
• Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (MRPDC)
• VHB

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Blake Ailor and Samantha Farmer

Lead Consultant: Chris Daily

Schedule

Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, access, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along Route 11 (Main St.) between S. Holston St. and Medical Park Dr. and along Route 16 (Park Blvd.) between Radio Hill Rd. and Route 11 (Main St.) in the Town of Marion is complete.