Work to improve the intersections of Route 1 and Fall Hill Avenue, and Route 1, Hanson Avenue and Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg will begin Dec. 10.
The $7.4 million improvements to the Route 1 and Fall Hill intersection will include:
- Adding a Route 1 southbound right-turn lane;
- Extending the Route 1 northbound right-turn lane;
- Three lanes on the eastern and western Fall Hill approaches to Route 1;
- Crosswalks and pedestrian signal crossing equipment at each leg of the intersection;
- Extending the raised median along Route 1 and converting a short portion of Amaret Street to a one-way condition, which is aimed at reducing crashes.
The $1.6 million improvements to the Route 1, Hanson and Princess Anne intersection will include:
- Modifying the Route 1 southbound median to provide more space for vehicles turning left onto Princess Anne after the Falmouth Bridge;
- Additional pedestrian accommodations for crossing Route 1.
Intermittent single-lane and shoulder closures will occur for these projects. Most lane closures will occur overnight at both intersections, between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. weekdays (reopening by 6 a.m. on Route 1 northbound) and 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends. During the first week of construction, crews will install work zone signs.
Work at both intersections will be completed by June 2026. The project contractor is Ardent Co. LLC.
Project displays and more information is available on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s website. Click here for Route 1 and Fall Hill, and here for Route 1, Hanson and Princess Anne.
