FREDERICKSBURG – The public is invited to learn more and comment on a project that seeks to enhance safety and reduce the risk of angle crashes at the intersection of Route 301 and Chase Street in the Town of Bowling Green in Caroline County.

The Route 301 and Chase Street intersection would be modified to an unsignalized Continuous Green T traffic pattern.

An in-person design public hearing will be held:

*Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

5-7 p.m.

Bowling Green Town Hall

117 Butler Street

Bowling Green, VA 22427

*In the event a backup date is needed, the hearing will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the same location. 

Stop by the meeting anytime between 5-7 p.m. to review displays and proposed plans and discuss questions with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff.

The meeting will be held in an open house format.

The public can view project materials on the project page and submit comments using an online survey.

Questions asked on the comment sheet available at the in-person meeting are identical to questions asked in the online survey form. Comments on the project will be accepted at the meeting and afterward through Nov. 3.

Comments may also be submitted by mailing them to Ms. Anastasia Kapitan, VDOT Project Manager, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405.

Comments may be emailed to [email protected]. Please reference “Route 301 Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements” in the email subject line.

 

Project Background

This proposed project would make several additional improvements:

  • The intersection of Route 301 and Courthouse Road would be converted to a right-turn-in and right-turn-out only intersection. After construction, Route 301 southbound traffic would be permitted to turn right into Courthouse Lane, and traffic on Courthouse Lane would be permitted to turn right onto Route 301 southbound. Left turns out from Courthouse Lane onto Route 301 northbound and left turns from Route 301 northbound onto Courthouse Lane would be prohibited.
  • At the intersection of Main Street and Chase Street, a new traffic signal, pedestrian crosswalks and pedestrian signal crossing equipment will be added.
  • Sidewalks will be installed at several locations on Chase Street, Courthouse Lane and Ennis Street to fill in gaps.
  • An existing commuter parking lot on Chase Street will be paved and marked to have 25 spaces. Lighting will be added.

The project would be advertised to potential bidders for construction in Oct. 2028.

These improvements were recommended as part of a Route 301 and Route 207 Arterial Preservation Planning Study to enhance safety for all road users in the area, including pedestrians.

The Town of Bowling Green applied for funding for this project through Virginia’s SMART Scale transportation program. Funding was awarded in 2022.