FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Sept. 30, 2026) – The City’s Public Works Department installed yellow
reflective delineator posts at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and Bridgewater Street on Oct. 1, 2026.
This improvement is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance roadway safety and traffic operations.
“Safety is always a primary consideration when we evaluate changes to our transportation network,”
said City of Fredericksburg Public Works Director William Morris.
The installation supports a recommended modification to convert the Fall Hill Avenue and Bridgewater
Street intersection to a right-in, right-out configuration, addressing a recurring safety concern caused by
vehicles on Fall Hill Avenue stacking beyond the intersection and blocking left-turn movements onto,
and from, Bridgewater Street.
(Overhead image showing the location of the intersection modification. Image courtesy of Public Works.)
“We appreciate the community’s patience as we implement this improvement and will continue to
evaluate transportation conditions throughout the City to identify opportunities to make our streets
safer for everyone,” said Morris.
This recommendation stems from a recent operational and safety study conducted under Virginia
Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Project Pipeline program, a planning initiative aimed at
identifying cost-effective solutions for transportation needs across the state.
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The study evaluated a segment of Fall Hill Avenue from Washington Avenue to Mary Washington
Boulevard, analyzing pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and access management needs.
Drivers will continue to have access to Bridgewater Street through alternate routes via Wellford and
Charles Street.
(Street level image showing installed delineator posts at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and
Bridgewater Street. Image courtesy of Public Works.)
Residents with questions or concerns about the project may contact the Public Works Department at
(540) 372-1023 or visit fredericksburgva.gov for additional information and project updates.
