Proposed
Augusta County – Route 340 in Stuarts Draft – Turn lane at Route 657 |
Project at a Glance
Late 2015
Est Completion Date
Summer 2016
Cost
$1,558,818
Lengths and Limits
0.255 -mile long; From 0.11 mile south to 0.14 mile north of Route 657
Locality
Augusta
District
Staunton
Contact
Project Details
This project is located in the Stuarts Draft area and will construct a right turn lane from Route 657 to Route 340. The project will also provide a left-turn tapered lane on Route 340 to accommodate vehicles waiting to turn left onto Route 657.
The turning lane on Route 340 will be 12-feet wide and 200-feet long with a tapered end. The turning lane on Route 657 will be 12-feet wide.
The existing traffic signal at the intersection will be adjusted to handle traffic from the new lanes.
The total estimated cost for this project is $1,558,818 with $224,352 for preliminary engineering, $129,079 for right of way activities, and $1,205,387 for construction.
What’s Next
Project plan approval – early 2013
Right of way activities – spring 2013
Construction – late 2015
Benefits of Project
Route 340 is an important link for traffic in the Stuarts Draft area for motorists traveling from Route 11 south of Staunton to Waynesboro. The proposed construction of this intersection improves safety and traffic flow on the heavily traveled Route 340.
During Construction
Motorists should be alert for possible lane and shoulder closures.
