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New Bridge over Rappahannock River: Open house, March 20

Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]
Press Release: Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) is working towards an eventual National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) certification for a river crossing bridge and parkway west of I-95, across the Rappahannock River.

This new crossing would provide direct access between Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg and help offer a more reliable transportation network including more north/south routes for local traffic and additional routes for emergency responders, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian users, while reducing everyday reliance of trips accessing the I-95 corridor.

At the May 15th, 2023, FAMPO Policy Committee meeting, the committee reviewed and approved a rough draft Purpose and Need statement for a River Crossing Parkway NEPA Alternatives Study. FAMPO staff, with assistance from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) produced a River Crossing Research Report, which the FAMPO Policy Committee adopted in June 2023. Consultants, Michael Baker International (MBI) were selected to proceed with a River Crossing Parkway Alternatives Study.

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Flood waters leave debris on River Road

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As reported earlier this week, Wednesday's heavy rains caused the Rappahannock River to spill its banks.

In the photos above, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office shows us the damage the river caused to River Road, which runs along the river bank.

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Rappahannock River swells, onlookers flood city

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A torrential downpour enveloped the City of Fredericksburg on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, flooding streets and soaking yards, affecting residents on several fronts where area schools closed early and roads were blockaded with cones.

The rainfall continued throughout the day, and the city’s emergency preparedness plan went into operation.

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