Valley leaders advocate for six-year plan projects

Shenandoah Valley:

“Representatives of Shenandoah Valley localities came to Harrisonburg Tuesday night to advocate for keeping road projects in Virginia’s six-year transportation plan and to advocate for new projects.

The government leaders participated in the hearing for the Staunton VDOT District. There is nearly $300 million in the six-year plan for the Staunton District, which includes Augusta County and the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro.

The six-year plan is in draft form now, but VDOT Staunton Spokesman Ken Slack said the plan will be finalized by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in June. While Augusta County leaders expressed appreciation Tuesday for the ongoing Interstate 64 improvements and bridge widening at Exit 91 in Fishersville, they also asked for other projects.

 Waynesboro leaders requested a 1.6-mile connector of Shenandoah Village Drive to link existing and new city industrial property in the southern part of the city. The connector would run from Route 340 (Exit 94 of I-64) to Delphine Avenue (Exit 96).”

~Writes Bob Stuart of the News Virginian

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