The Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved Option A for the proposed Bridgewater Bypass, running from the Rescue Squad to just north of Turner Ashby High School. The Board’s resolution specifically designates the road as a limited access road. “Limited access” will restrict the number of points where the road can be entered, ruling out individual driveways, for example. Below are some additional materials on the proposed bypass, including the text of the Board’s resolution. Bridgewater’s town newsletter makes the case for the bypass; a letter to the editor of the Daily News-Record lays out opposition. Local discussion is found at Bridgewater Buzz.

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Here is the text of the resolution (also available on the web):
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD
April 16, 2009
MOTION
Made By: Dr. Davis Seconded By: Mr. Bowie Action: Motion Carried
Title: Location Approval for the Bridgewater Bypass
WHEREAS, in accordance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia and policies of
the Commonwealth Transportation Board, a Location Public Hearing was held at
Turner Ashby High School in Rockingham County, Virginia, on January 16, 2008 for the purpose of
considering the proposed location of the Bridgewater Bypass between Routes 257 (Dinkel Avenue) and
257/42 (North Main Street/John Wayland Highway) in the County of Rockingham and the Town of
Bridgewater, State Project 0257176-101, PE-101; and,
WHEREAS, the Bridgewater Bypass location study was documented in a Environmental
Assessment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and approved by the
Federal Highway Administration December 7, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, proper notice was given in advance, and all those present were given a full
opportunity to express their opinions and recommendations for or against the proposed project as
presented, and their statements being duly recorded; and
WHEREAS, the economic, social, and environmental effects of the proposed project have been
examined and given proper consideration, and this evidence, along with all other, has been carefully
reviewed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the location of this project be approved
on the Candidate Build Alternative A alignment as presented at the Location Public Hearing and studied
in the Environmental Assessment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the new location of the Bridgewater Bypass be designated
as a limited access facility in accordance with the statutes of Virginia and in accordance with the
Commonwealth Transportation Board Policies.
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