Emergency Access Drive and Windermere Drive
Stafford County and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have partnered to find solutions to provide an Emergency Access Drive for residents along Brooke Road. This Emergency Access Drive will provide a new, safe way home for the families along Brooke Road during a major weather-related event. The County and VDOT will work together on funding the project and are pleased to deliver on the commitment to improve safety along Brooke Road. This partnership will continue efforts to find a long-term solution for the recurring flooding issues, including the future development of a permanent solution for Brooke Road. Stafford County appreciates the commitment of VDOT, especially for the residents of Brooke Road.
Description
- Total estimated cost: up to $1.5 million (some of which VDOT will reimburse)
- Estimated construction start date: Summer/fall 2022
- Estimated completion date: Winter 2022/2023
Recent Activity
- (NEW) Proposed right-of-way and drainage easements along Windermere Dr. Adjustment to the existing 50’ egress and ingress easement will be made to meet current road conditions and drainage easements have been identified. The white lines represent the proposed adjustments to the 50’ easements and the yellow lines represent proposed drainage easements should the road be dedicated to VDOT.
- The County has recently contracted with a civil engineering firm for the design of the Emergency Access Drive.
- VDOT recently completed their aerial survey of Brooke Road and that data is being provided to the County to assist with design efforts.
- A conceptual design of the access drive is currently ready for public review and comment. Click here to review the proposed alignment of the Brooke Road Emergency Access Drive.
- How to leave a comment:
- Residents can use the comment form below; or
- Residents can Email their comments directly to Stafford's Transportation Division: Email
- How to leave a comment:
- Stafford receives response from VDOT on May 21, 2021 regarding emergency funding availability: Click here to view response
Description
Stafford County is working towards the realignment and elevation of Route 608 (Brooke Road) between the intersections of Route 609 (Raven Road) and Route 2107 (Maplewood Drive) for a length of approximately 0.45 miles. As a major road project, several mechanisms have to be established to include feasibility, planning, funding. design, bidding, construction and final operation.
Cost and Schedule
- Total estimated cost: $7.5 million
- Estimated design start date: Fall/Winter 2021
- Estimated completion date: 5-7 years for design and completion of construction
Recent Activity
- The County is currently working to develop a hydrologic model that will determine what drainage/stormwater conditions are influencing the flooding along Brooke Road. July 2021 - The Brooke Road Flooding and Mitigation Analysis study is underway; the County anticipates results from this study will be available in fall 2021.
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- Pre-analysis versus post-analysis of the land cover conditions along Brooke Road, assuming a mostly forested land cover for pre-condition and then look at current land cover conditions for each of the sub-watersheds
- FEMA floodplain data
- Analyze Accokeek Creek storm events below the 100-year-flood event
- Data from the flood sensors, cameras and rainfall collection systems along Brooke Road
Stafford County's Transportation Program Manager - Alex Owsiak, PE: E-mail
VDOT Fredericksburg Residency, Resident Engineer - Kyle Bates: E-mail
Click here for more information on VDOT's Route 608 Road Maintenance and Operations
Brooke Road Updates:
- February 2, 2021 - Brooke Road Update
- December 15, 2020 - Brooke Road Update
- Stafford receives response from VDOT on May 21, 2021 regarding emergency funding availability: Click here to view response
- Comments and Questions received from the public are provided in the link below. Please note, this document will be updated as needed.
- Brooke Road Comments and Questions - Last update April 26, 2021
Brooke Road Comment Form:
BROOKE ROAD FAQ'S
The Virginia Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of all state roads, such as Brooke Road. Click Here to view VDOT’s Major Initiatives: Route 608 (Brooke Road) Maintenance and Operations
To answer that question can be extensive, but to summarize: it takes years to complete transportation projects because of the enormous amount of work that is involved. Before actual construction can even begin, studies and design work must be completed. The proposed area must be surveyed. The environmental, social and economic impact of a road must be studied. A preliminary design of the roadway, must be reviewed by all stakeholders in the project, such as affected property owners and local governments. And finally, all permits must be secured before construction can begin.
For more information on the process and timeline for building a road, please visit: VDOT’s How to Build a Road
To learn more, please visit: https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/fredericksburg/route-608-brooke-road-maintenance-and-operations.asp