W&OD At-Grade Crossing Improvements

Overview

• This project provides funding for various improvements at several Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) trail crossings spanning the length of the W&OD trail within the unincorporated areas of the County and the Town of Purcellville, including crossings at:

• Ashburn Road
• Hirst Road (in the Town of Purcellville)
• Smith Switch Road
• North Hatcher Avenue (in the Town of Purcellville)
• Dry Mill Road near Route 9
• Hamilton Station Road
• Cochran Mill Road
• Ivandale Road

• Improvements may include the realignment of trail crossings, the construction of median refuge islands, the installation of flashing warning signs, tree trimming and clearing, and the restriction of parking.
• Funding for this project includes local tax funding, cash proffers and federal grants. 
• Project identification numbers include: Loudoun County: CRCP-2021-0010; State Project: EN20-053-224, P101, R201, C501; UPC: 118286; Federal: TAP-5B01 (221)

Current Phase: Design - 100% Plans

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Estimated Timeline

• Fall 2020 - Fall 2022: Design
• Winter 2023 - Summer 2023: Procurement of Construction Contractor
• Fall 2023: Award Contract – Construction
• Fall 2023: Notice to Proceed – Construction
• Fall 2023 - Summer 2024: Construction
• Summer 2024: Substantial Completion

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 Related Documents

• W&OD Trail At-Grade Crossing Improvements - Notice of Willingness (PDF)
• NEPA PCE Final (PDF)
• W&OD Trail Crossing Improvements Comments - September 6-21, 2022 *Revised August 2023

• Overview of Locations:
  • Location Map – Ashburn Road
  • Location Map – Cochran Mill Road
  • Location Map – Ivandale Road
  • Location Map – North Hatcher Avenue
• Specific Crossing Locations:
  • Ashburn Road Crossing
  • Cochran Mill Road
  • Dry Mill Road Crossing
  • Hamilton Station Road
  • Hirst Road Crossing
  • Invandale Road
  • North Hatcher Road
  • Smith Switch Road Crossing
• Search Board of Supervisors documents for information related to this project. 

 Contact Us

• If you have questions about this project, email county staffor call 703-737-8624.

Media Inquires

• Email Glen Barbour, Public Information Officeror call 703-771-5086.