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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED: December 12.2006
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-216
ADOPTED December 12.2006
A RESOLUTION: REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARlMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITE AN INTERSECTION ANALYSIS
FOR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 15 BYPASS AND ROUTE 15
BUSINESS
WHEREAS, the intersection of the Route 15 Bypass and Route 15 Business was built
over 35 years ago when the Route 15 Bypass was constructed; and is the primary approach to
Leesburg from the North; and
WHEREAS, this intersection has some uncommon traffic movements and can be confusing
to drivers, especially during the frequent periods of heavy traffic that occur daily; and
WHEREAS, 23,000 vehicles per day travel through this intersection, which exceeds the
safe capacity of this location; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Department of Transportation is currently analyzing this
intersection; and
WHEREAS, the analysis will have two (2) objectives; the first will be to determine short
term low cost improvements; and
WHEREAS, the second will be to look at longer term solutions such as an interchange or
roundabout; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is concerned with the safety of the intersection.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Virginia Department of Transportation is requested to complete the
analysis of the Route 15 Bypass and Route 15 Business intersection as quickly as possible. The
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A RESOLUTION: REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITE AN INTERSECTION ANAL YSIS
FOR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 15 BYPASS AND ROUTE 15
BUSINESS
short-term, low-cost improvements should include guardrail, improved lane markings, wider
shoulders, rumble strips, and improved street lighting.
SECTION II. Long-term improvements for other approaches to Leesburg, including Dry
Mill Road (Rt. 699), Evergreen Mill Road (Rt. 621), Sycolin Road (Rt. 643), and Edwards Ferry
Road (Rt. 773) should be evaluated in an additional study.
SECTION III. Endorsement and support of this resolution by the Governor of Virginia,
Loudoun County members of the Virginia General Assembly and the Loudoun County Board of
Supervisors is hereby requested.
PASSED this lih day of December 2006.
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lEristeh C. mstattd, Mayor ~
Town of Leesburg
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R06: VDOT Route 15 Intersection Analysis