I think one important aspect of the whole process initiated by Supervisor Nohe this week of taking a second look at both the 234/Purcell intersection improvements and at the long-range planned new connection to the Prince William Parkway is how each component affects the other. In other words, when the Department of Transportation and VDOT were deciding on design requirements for this intersection, was the Purcell connection to the parkway included in the long range plan for the county, and if so was that taken into consideration for the design? It would seem that the expanded highway would result in higher expected traffic volumes and cause more capacity to be built into the intersection. If, after the public process, a decision is made to remove the extension and four-laning of Purcell from the plan, would the 234/Purcell intersection design requirements change (be downgraded)? These are questions that I think should be answered before we go much further on finalizing and moving forward on the 234/Purcell intersection design.
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JBGoldsmith
8/8/2011 08:35:19 am
I live off Purcell Road and I and my husband join the many voices in protesting the 'highwayment' of Purcell Road. We will sign any petition that comes along to stop the 'highwayment' of Purcell Road. That said, is there really and truly anything that will actually stop a government from seizing property under eminent domaine? If, at some future date, the couty or state government believes that an added highway (instead of the current Purcell Road) is desperately needed, is there anything we can do to stop it? I would love to hear an attorney's comment on all this. 5/29/2012 03:38:11 pm
Nice blog for the road rules which help in traffic too.Thanks a lot for the blog post.
martin jeter
8/8/2011 09:31:11 am
There's a "blueprint" for future growth in the county called the Comprehensive Plan. This plan shows where the county plans future highways, homes, shopping centers, etc. The county and state allocate money for projects only if they're on this plan.
George S. Harris
9/29/2011 12:48:27 pm
I agree Martin, that this kind of project is perhaps the result of some "unintended consequences." I think what is disturbing is thatthe BOCS thought this was a given and would simply breeze through. It is a part of the very pro-development mentality of certain members of the BOCS. Yes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease and we really do need to keep on squeakin'--provided we are given the opportunity. It seems to me this should take place before the election--otherwise someone may get a free ride on this. No pun intended. 9/20/2021 07:26:56 am
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