The Virginia Department of Transportation opened online surveys Nov. 10 for two Route 29 planning studies in Albemarle and Fauquier counties. The surveys, available through Nov. 24, concern Route 29 intersections with Route 649 in Albemarle County and Route 663 in Fauquier County. VDOT said the studies are part of the Project Pipeline program and are scheduled for completion in spring 2028.
What it means
The Albemarle County study covers Route 29, also known as Seminole Trail, and Route 649, identified as Airport Road and Proffit Road. It considers safety, roadway capacity and multimodal transportation needs.
The Fauquier County study covers Route 29, known as James Madison Highway, and Route 663, or Covingtons Corner Road. It addresses safety concerns associated with rising crashes and examines options intended to improve commutes. Survey responses will be used to identify intersection conditions and prepare possible improvement recommendations.
The studies do not establish construction schedules. They can recommend projects, solutions and investment approaches for statewide, regional and local funding sources, including SMART SCALE, Revenue Sharing and the Virginia Highway Safety Improvement Program.
Key facts
- Online survey period: Nov. 10 through Nov. 24, 2026.
- Albemarle County corridor: Route 29 and Route 649.
- Fauquier County corridor: Route 29 and Route 663.
- Expected completion: spring 2028.
- Project Pipeline launched in 2021.
- OIPI manages Project Pipeline with VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation.
- Comments may be mailed to Charles Proctor at 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701.
Source: Virginia Department of Transportation announcement