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Virginia DOT adopts hard shoulder running
Right: VDOT's use of hard shoulder running is being extended after a study showed no adverse impact on traffic safety
In an attempt to combat increased traffic congestion, Virginia DOT (VDOT) is embracing the use of highway shoulders to increase traffic capacity during peak periods, using electronic signs indicating when the shoulders are open or closed.
VDOT has extended the hours of operation of hard shoulder running on Interstate 66 between I-495 and Route 50 in Fairfax County, adding an extra hour in the morning and afternoon.
This is the busiest section of I-66, with up to 196,000 vehicles on an average week day. Traffic pattern studies have shown that eastbound congestion regularly extends beyond 10.00hrs and westbound congestion frequently begins by 14.00hrs.
VDOT has conducted a comprehensive safety study of the corridor, which showed no significant difference in the number of crashes on I-66 when the shoulder is open. Larger electronic signs have been installed to alert motorists to the nine emergency pull-off areas throughout the corridor.
VDOT also plans to open the shoulder lane during traffic incidents or when one or more lanes are closed for planned or emergency roadwork. This will be done in coordination with Virginia State Police and emergency responders.
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