Dinkel Avenue/Friedens Church Road Corridor Study

The study of the Dinkel Avenue/Friedens Church Road corridor between the I-81 Exit 240 interchange and VA 42 (Main Street) in the Town of Bridgewater aligned future land uses along the corridor with appropriate transportation infrastructure, balancing multi-modal needs with existing freight traffic and other demands.

The study analyzed existing conditions and forecasted future travel demand on this corridor based on future land uses defined in locality Comprehensive Plans. Future travel demand based on anticipated land uses informed the development of proposed typical roadway cross sections for this corridor.

HRMPO worked with consultants Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), VDOT, and localities on the study, which kicked off in September 2023 and concluded in June 2024. HRMPO sought input from stakeholders and the general public about their use of and vision for the corridor and presented draft alternatives to the public at a public meeting at Smiley’s Ice Cream before finalizing the study.

The final study report documented the analysis of future transportation demand and provided three typical sections to align Dinkel Avenue with projected future land uses. These typical sections considered access management needs and multimodal facilities for the corridor to effectively balance the needs of and vision for the study corridor through a lens of safety, accessibility, and mobility.