US 29 and Fontaine Avenue Interchange Improvements

Project Description

The project will provide alternative intersection/interchange improvement to the Diverging Diamond Interchange to reduce traffic back-ups in both directions along Fontaine Avenue and along US 29 for vehicles taking the Fontaine Avenue exit. A new 10-foot wide shared use path is provided in the median of the interchange. This project also involves removing the left exit from US 29 northbound onto I-64 West.

US 29 and Fontaine Avenue Interchange Improvements

Needs Addressed

Safety

Congestion

Economic Development

Cost Estimate

Preliminary Engineering ………………………………$2.5 million
Right of Way Acquisition ………………………………$2.5 million
Construction ………………………………………$16 million

Outstanding Concerns

No known concerns at this time

Entity Submitting

Charlottesville/Albemarle MPO