Tell VDOT by May 8 your opinion on proposed fixes at I-95 / Rt. 123 interchange

Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a hybrid design public hearing Wednesday, May 8 on planned improvements at the I-95 Exit 160 interchange at Route 123 (Gordon Boulevard). The project aims to improve traffic flow, safety and bicyclist/pedestrian accessibility and connectivity.

To participate (listening or giving opinion or both) attend in person at Occoquan Elementary School, or virtually or by phone; learn more at vdot.virginia.gov/95and123. Ways to participate are described below. VDOT asks for comments by May 20.

The proposed improvements include:
• Replacing the northbound Route 123 loop ramp to southbound I-95 with a signalized left-turn to the southbound Route 123 ramp to southbound I-95

• Widening the southbound Route 123 ramp to southbound I-95 from one to two lanes

• Moving the Route 123 and 95 Express Lanes ramp intersection slightly south

• Realigning the southbound I-95 ramp to northbound Route 123

• Adding a shared-use path along northbound Route 123 from Annapolis Way to Devil’s Reach Road

• Repairing and replacing the deck of the southbound I-95 bridge over Occoquan Road

Here is how members of the community can participate:

1. Stop by the meeting between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Occoquan Elementary School, 12915 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 to view displays and talk with project staff

2. Join the meeting virtually at 6:30 p.m. when the presentation begins. If you do not wish to register virtually via the above link, call 804-215-0389 to join (use the following access code/PIN when prompted: 324-626-497#)

Give Feedback through May 20 in one of these ways:
• Provide comments at the meeting

• Fill out the online comment form on the project webpage

• Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (please put “I-95 and Route 123 Interchange Improvements” in the subject line)

• Mail comments to Mr. Mark Gibney, Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030

The May 8 meeting video recording and English and Spanish PDF presentations will be posted online at vdot.virginia.gov/95and123.

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