Charles Town Pike (Route 9) Public Hearing Tonight, 7-9 p.m.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a design public hearing tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Hillsboro.

The public hearing on the traffic calming and pedestrian improvements planned for Charles Town Pike (Route 9) in Hillsboro will be held at the Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike in Hillsboro. Residents are invited to drop by between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to view displays and learn more about the project. VDOT staff will be available to answer questions.

The Hillsboro project features roundabouts where Charles Town Pike intersects with Hillsboro Road and Stony Point Road, as well as sidewalks, crosswalks, on-street parking, landscaping, decorative pavers, and raised intersections and other traffic-calming elements.


More information about VDOT's projects in Northern Virginia can be found online at www.virginiadot.org/projects/northern%20virginia/default.asp.

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Two Project Design Public Hearings Scheduled for Loudoun County Next Week

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has scheduled upcoming design public hearings on two projects in Loudoun County; one in Hillsboro and the other in Ashburn.

A public hearing on the traffic calming and pedestrian improvements planned for Charles Town Pike (Route 9) in Hillsboro will be held Tuesday, September 18, at the Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike in Hillsboro. Residents are invited to drop by between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to view displays and learn more about the project. VDOT staff will be available to answer questions.

The Hillsboro project features roundabouts where Charles Town Pike intersects with Hillsboro Road and Stony Point Road, as well as sidewalks, crosswalks, on-street parking, landscaping, decorative pavers, and raised intersections and other traffic-calming elements.

A public hearing on improvements planned for the intersection of Evergreen Mills Road and Ryan Road in Ashburn will be held Wednesday, September 19, at Briar Woods High School, 22525 Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn. Residents are encouraged to stop by between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to view displays and learn more about the project. VDOT staff will be available to answer questions.

The Evergreen Mills Road project calls for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection with Ryan Road and the addition of turn lanes and paved shoulders along the approaches to alleviate congestion and improve safety.

More information about VDOT projects in Northern Virginia is online at www.virginiadot.org/projects/northern%20virginia/default.asp.

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Aggressive Driving the Target of Enforecment Effort on Route 9 Starting Tomorrow

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police will combat aggressive driving on Route 9, starting tomorrow, Monday, May 16, through Memorial Day, May 30, targeting aggressive drivers in a continuing effort to promote highway safety and the efficient flow of traffic for Virginia motorists and visitors.

“Given the high volume of traffic and inherently hazardous nature of Route 9, it is imperative that motorists obey all traffic laws,” said Sheriff Simpson. “This enforcement effort is an excellent opportunity to remind drivers of the dangers of driving aggressively while simultaneously enforcing traffic laws.”

State Police and Sheriff’s Office personnel will utilize a variety of tactics including patrol with marked and unmarked police vehicles and checkpoints. Variable message boards will also notify motorists of the campaign.

With the increased presence of deputies and troopers on Route 9 as part of the safety initiative, motorists are reminded to comply with Virginia’s “Move Over” law. The state law requires drivers to change to another travel lane or, when not able to, to cautiously pass emergency personnel stopped on the side of the road.

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Loudoun Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police Announce Route 9 Enforcement Effort

Loudoun County Sheriff Steve Simpson has announced a joint effort with the Virginia State Police to combat aggressive driving on Route 9. From May 16 to May 30, both agencies will target aggressive drivers in a continuing effort to promote highway safety and the efficient flow of traffic for Virginia motorists and visitors.

“Given the high volume of traffic and inherently hazardous nature of Route 9, it is imperative that motorists obey all traffic laws,” said Sheriff Simpson. “As evidenced by the crash last Christmas Eve which took the lives of three men, any loss of control on Route 9 can have tragic consequences. This enforcement effort is an excellent opportunity to remind drivers of the dangers of driving aggressively while simultaneously enforcing traffic laws.”

State Police and Sheriff’s Office personnel will utilize a variety of tactics including patrol with marked and unmarked police vehicles and checkpoints. Variable message boards will also notify motorists of the campaign.

“This concerted enforcement effort is to provide a continuous reminder to motorists on Route 9 of the need to make safe, responsible driving practices a priority,” said 1st Sgt. Alvin Blankenship, Virginia State Police Loudoun Area Office Commander. “Complying with the speed limit, buckling up, not driving distracted, and driving drug and alcohol free are drivers’ best defense towards helping make themselves and Route 9 safer for everyone.”

With the increased presence of deputies and troopers on Route 9 as part of the safety initiative, motorists are reminded to comply with Virginia’s “Move Over” law. The state law requires drivers to change to another travel lane or, when not able to, to cautiously pass emergency personnel stopped on the side of the road.

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Fatal Crash Snarls Morning Traffic on Route 9

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, a West Virginia man lost his life in a fatal crash that occurred on Route 9 early this morning. The crash occurred approximately a 1/2 mile east of Route 704 shortly after 7 a.m.

Michael Johnson, 33, of Ranson, WV, was traveling eastbound on Route 9 in a 2002 Saturn SL1 sedan when, for an unknown reason, he crossed the double yellow line and struck head-on a 2002 Chevrolet S-10. The S-10 was being driven by George Hoover, 37, of Harpers Ferry, WV.

Johnson lost his life in the crash and seriously injured Hoover, who was airlifted to INOVA Fairfax Hospital for what was initially reported to be life-threatening-injuries. The crash shut down traffic on Route 9 for approximately two hours.

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