In Design: Franconia Road and Rose Hill Drive Intersection Improvements in Fairfax County

This project will make improvements at the intersection of Franconia Road (Route 644) and Rose Hill Drive.

The improvements include:

• Flashing yellow arrow for westbound Franconia Road 
• Signalized crosswalk on Franconia Road on western side of intersection
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian signal and curb ramp upgrades

At the intersection, Franconia Road averages 19,000 vehicles a day and Rose Hill Drive averages 11,000.

Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering: $100,000
Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation: $150,000
Construction: $225,000
Total: $475,000

This project is financed with federal and state Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.

Benefits 

This project aims to improve driver and pedestrian safety as well as operations at the intersection.

Major Milestones 

Notice of Willingness to Hold Public Hearing: August 2019
Begin Right of Way Acquisition: Spring 2022
Begin Construction: Summer 2023