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)

Survey

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential 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.

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

Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary

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%

Last updated: April 8, 2024

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