HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2018-05-16 Interchange Design Public Hearing
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
May 16, 2018
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
VDOT Design Public Hearing for Route 15 Bypass and Edwards
Ferry Road Interchange Design on Thursday, May 31, 2018
Meeting will be at Tolbert Elementary School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Leesburg, VA (May 16, 2018) – Members of the public are invited to review design plans and
project information for the proposed interchange at the Route 15 Bypass and Edwards Ferry
Road and improvements to the intersection of the bypass and Fort Evans Road on Thursday,
May 31, 2018. The design public hearing will be held at Tolbert Elementary School, located at
691 Potomac Station Drive NE, in Leesburg, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The map below shows the extent of the project.
The purpose of this project is to relieve traffic congestion, improve pedestrian and bicycle
access, and increase safety. Representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation
(VDOT) will be available to answer questions about the project. Attendees will be able to give
feedback and submit written comments at the meeting.
Anyone unable to attend the meeting can review project information on the VDOT website at
www.virginiadot.org/projects and may submit comments via email to
meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov with “Route 15 Bypass Interchange at Edwards Ferry
Road and Fort Evans Road” in the subject line. The deadline for submitting comments is
Monday, June 11, 2018.
Anyone needing special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency
should contact Zamir Mirza at 703-259-1794.
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