SA-23-10: West Main Street (Route 11/460)
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Fallbrooke Drive (Route 940) to Pleasant Run Drive (Route 796)
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the West Main Street (Route 11/460) at Dow Hollow Road (Route 647) intersection within Roanoke County. This study will focus on improving roadway safety and preserving capacity, including re-evaluating options from previous studies and developing additional recommendations if needed. The project recommendations from this study may be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.
Public Information Meeting
Roanoke County hosted a community meeting on Feb. 28. 2024, at the Glenvar Library to receive comments on proposed safety improvements at the West Main Street and Dow Hollow Road intersection near Interstate 81 Exit 132 (Dixie Caverns). Visit Roanoke County's project webpage for more information and to view the meeting exhibits.
Study Partners
- Roanoke County
- Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization
- WRA
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Carol Moneymaker
Lead Consultant: Dana Trone
Schedule
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September - December 2023 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | January-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
Study Documents
SA-23-10 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1MB
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety and capacity preservation improvements for the Route 11/460 (West Main Street) at Dow Hollow Road (Route 647) intersection in Roanoke County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| August 8-22, 2023 | 241 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 98% |
| Capacity Preservation | 51% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | 100% |
| Truck or Commercial Vehicle | 10% |
| Walking | 4% |
| Cycling | 4% |
| Other | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
SA-23-10 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 475KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements for the Route 11/460 (West Main Street) at Dow Hollow Road (Route 647) intersection in Roanoke County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
February 28 – March 13, 2024
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Proposed Improvement
Route 11/ Route 460 at Dow Hollow Road and Fallbrooke Drive
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Peanut” roundabout | 34% | 12% | 4% | 15% | 35% |
SA-23-10 Final Report - PDF, 5MB
Last updated: April 23, 2026
