Politics & Government
Pedestrian Footbridge to be Constructed Near Route 1 at Powell's Creek
Woodbridge is getting new sidewalk down near Route 1, with the planned construction of a pedestrian footbridge across Powell's Creek, Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi announced.
Prince William County just won a state Transportation Alternatives Grant of $568,000 to help fund the $710,000 footbridge just south of Port Potomac Avenue. The bridge project will also connect sidewalk on both sides of the vehicle bridge.
“Almost every day I see pedestrians coming into the travel lanes on Route 1 to cross the creek,” Supervisor Frank Principi said. “These are often women walking with kids and strollers.”
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This project is part of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Network. Last fall, about 35 gaps were recorded in Woodbridge sidewalks and trails.
High priority projects include:
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1. Route 1 at Powell’s Creek Bridge ($710K)
2. Dale Boulevard from Neabsco Mills Road across Route 1 & down Rippon Boulevard ($1.8M)
3. Opitz Boulevard from the Wawa to Neabsco Mills Road ($1.5M)
4. Blackburn Road from Rippon Boulevard to the Cow Branch Bridge ($500K)
5. Blackburn Road from Reddy Drive to Featherstone Road ($600K)
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