The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback from residents and travelers on a Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study assessing potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along Hoadly Road (Route 642) between Route 234 (Dumfries Road) and Prince William Parkway (Route 294).
Hoadly Road, a key corridor in Prince William County, carries an average of 25,000 vehicles per day with a posted speed limit of 50 mph. The STARS study aims to identify potential improvements to enhance traffic flow, increase safety, and support multimodal transportation in the area.
Public Survey Open Through March 4
As part of the study, VDOT invites residents and commuters to complete an online survey to provide input on corridor priorities. The feedback collected will help shape potential improvement alternatives that will be evaluated and presented for further public comment later this year.
The survey, which includes a translation tool for Spanish and other languages, is available through March 4, 2025.
Study Timeline
- Study Began: October 2024
- First Round of Public Involvement: February 18 – March 4, 2025
- Second Round of Public Involvement: Late 2025
- Study Completion: Mid-2026
- While STARS studies do not establish construction timelines, they provide detailed proposals that localities can use to seek funding for future improvements.
VDOT has conducted similar STARS studies in Prince William County, including:
- Old Bridge Road and Route 123 near Occoquan
- Route 28 in Manassas Park
These studies help identify infrastructure enhancements that can improve regional traffic operations and safety.
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