Prince William County leaders are moving forward with an effort to rename Jefferson Davis Highway.
The Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, will hear details of a plan that would rename 12 miles of the four and six-lane highway, between Stafford and Fairfax county lines, Richmond Highway.
If approved, the name change is expected to cost the county $1.2 million. When the fiscal effects to the multiple businesses that will be affected by the name change, the price tag could soar to as much as $3.4 million, according to county documents.
The county documents state:
“Route 1 runs the entire eastern length of the County from the Fairfax County line to the Stafford County line, spans 12 miles, three Magisterial Districts and the Town of Dumfries and contains nearly a thousand addresses, which are predominantly commercial.
A street name change sets into motion numerous internal and external processes pertaining to addressing, businesses licensing, permits and emergency response.”
If the Board of County Supervisors chooses to move ahead with the renaming plan, it will vote on Tuesday to petition the Commonwealth Transportation Board in Richmond for permission. In July, the Fredericksburg City Council voted to petition Richmond to change the name of its portion of the highway.
A 2012 law prohibited localities from changing the street name. Last year, Attorney General Mark Herring issued an opinion stating a locality could petition the Commonwealth Transportation Board to change the name, which Arlington did successfully last year.
Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin advocated for the name change in June, following the a riot that took place in the county after the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, which sparked national outrage.
In 2017, former Woodbridge Supervisor Frank Principi failed at his bid to rename the highway.
Most of U.S. Route 1 in Virginia is named for Jefferson Davis, who was president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. Fredericksburg is also exploring a possible name change for the highway.
Author
Recent Stories
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) is embroiled in controversy surrounding former Prince William County varsity football coach Darryl Overton, who previously coached at Freedom High School and Woodbridge Senior High School.
Manassas Park is set to begin a new chapter in its leadership by hiring Carl Cole as its new City Manager.
The George Washington Foundation’s (GWF) 38th annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit returns to the Visitor Center at Ferry Farm this December, inviting creative confections with the theme “Holidays: Past, Present, & Future”.Â
Several Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) bus drivers noticed a regular visitor with a shabby coat.
Travel to French soil and celebrate with us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, wine and music.
What better way to celebrate the end of the 2024 wine harvest in style than at the Embassy of France at DC’s only official celebration?
This is the Wine Event Of The Year!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by current events, family responsibilities, or the demands of work? If stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion are weighing you down, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. At Peaceful Mind Solutions, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable, and we’re here to help.
We offer in person and virtual appointments. Our in person office is located in Kingstowne Virginia.
Our team offers compassionate support and practical tools tailored to help you navigate life’s complexities with greater ease and confidence. Whether you’re struggling with personal issues, managing family stress, or dealing with professional pressures, we are committed to helping you find peace and clarity.
Sing a Song of Christmas!!!
Join the New Dominion Choraliers for an impressive and exciting concert celebrating the Brightest and Best of the season. Along with the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, the chorus opens the program opens with Vivaldi’s Gloria, a joyful hymn of praise
