In Design

Project Details

This project proposes to build a new two-lane bridge on Route 11 in Shenandoah County over Cedar Creek.  There is a separate bridge for southbound Route 11 traffic and a separate bridge for northbound Route 11 traffic.  The southbound bridge was built in 1929.

Currently Route 11 across Cedar Creek is a four-lane divided roadway that cuts through the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove Park.  This four-lane roadway transitions to a three- lane roadway several hundred feet north of the project.  

The proposed new two-lane bridge and alignment will be built in the median parallel to the existing southbound bridge, and leaves open the possibility to widen to four lanes in the future if necessary. A third center turn-lane on the bridge is not warranted as there are very few traffic generators within the project limits. The approaches to the new bridge will also be realigned. In addition, this project will correct the curve on the southbound approach that has experienced crash problems.

Construction is tentatively scheduled for the summer of 2015 with completion in the fall of 2017.

The total estimated cost for this project is $3,059,516 including $530,000 for preliminary engineering, $40,000 for right of way and $2,489,516 for construction.

What’s Next

Public Hearing Fall 2013
Approved Plans Fall 2013
Right of Way  Spring 2014
Construction   Summer 2015

Media and Public Events

Citizen Information Meeting
Thursday, November 8, 2012, 4 – 6 p.m.
Strasburg Town Office
174 East King Street
Strasburg, VA 22657

Benefits of Project

Improves safety of Route 11 at Cedar Creek by replacing two bridges with a single two-lane structure.  Roadway safety is also improved by realigning the approaches to the new bridge and eliminating a curve which has been the site of several crashes.

During Construction

During construction two-way traffic will be maintained.  Motorists are advised to be alert for traffic pattern changes and flagging operations.

Traffic Alerts

Traffic alerts can also be found on the VDOT website under Travel Center, Travel advisories and lane closures. Click on the area of the state you are interested in, and view current travel advisories and lane closures. Click here to go to the Staunton District Travel Center page:  Staunton District

Real-time traffic information is available on the VDOT 511Virginia.org website and also by calling 511 on your landline or wireless phone.  Click here to go to 511:  Virginia 511 Web

Project Numbers

State Project: 0011-085-721,P101, R201, C501, B604
Federal Project: BR-085-8(044), BR-085-8(045), BR-085-8(046)
UPC: 90172