The Department is responsible for both "in-house" design projects and coordination of projects developed by the Virginia Department of Transportation and Town engineering consultant firms. Projects initiate in the Preliminary Design Phase where general project limits, requirements, impacts, and costs are identified. The project then proceeds to the Final Design Phase where details associated with the project are resolved, and final construction plans are produced for advertisement. Public meetings, right-of-way acquisition, or other necessary events occur throughout the development of the project.
To provide comments regarding projects under design, please visit the Contact Us page.
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Neighborhood Initiative Program |
The Department has initiated a program to identify Public Works related issues in the community before they become larger problems within the neighborhood. Staff will field walk one section of Town each month looking for items that required repair or attention. Issues not directly related to Public Works will be forwarded to the appropriate Department to deal with those issues. The Zone Map shows the twelve sections and the scheduled dates for the field walks. |
Click To Download: Neighborhood Zone Map |
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Plan Review Status |
The Department of Public Works is part of the site plan review process managed by the Planning & Zoning Department. The following list summarizes plans currently being reviewed by the Department. |
Click To Download: Plan Review List |
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Geographic Information System Development |
The Town is currently developing its Geographic Information System (GIS). This is a computer based system for collecting, storing, managing, analyzing, and presenting information about the Town's infrastructure. Once established into the Town's computer network, all Town Departments will be able input and view information. |
Click To Download: Town Aerial |
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Connector Road |
The Town has identified the need to construct a north/south bypass of North Royal Avenue on the western side of Town. This proposed road will connect Kendrick Lane on the north to Kerfoot Avenue on the south by utilizing the eastern property of the former Avtex facility. The Front Royal/Warren County EDA will assume responsibility for design and construction of this project as part of the Royal Phoenix project. |
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Signal Improvements at Main and Jackson Streets @ Royal Avenue |
The Town has identified the need signal improvements at these intersections. The project will include replacement the existing poles and signals with historical appearance mast arms and camera-activated signals. The project has been designed and is in the process of obtaining Right-of-Way. |
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FEMA Floodplain Study |
FEMA is currently reviewing the existing floodplain and floodway areas in the Town and County. The Town's mapping has been updated based on current topography. |
Click To Download: Updated FEMA Floodplain Map |
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Town Water System Improvements |
The Town has hired R. Stuart Royer & Associates to design improvements to the water system and English Construction to conduct improvements to the water treatment facility. |
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Happy Creek Road Improvements |
VDOT is currently finalizing design plans to improve the horizontal and vertical alignment of Happy Creek Road to improve the function of this road. Right-of-Way Acquisition is currently being pursued by VDOT, with construction anticipated in Spring 2010. Further information is available from VDOT at (540) 743-6585. |
Click To Download: Aerial |
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North Fork Bridge Replacement |
This is a VDOT administered project to reconstruct the North Fork Bridge. The project will construct two lanes for both north- and southbound traffic. The project is currently under construction with an anticipated completion of Spring 2009. Further information is available from VDOT at (540) 743-6585. |
Click To Download: Aerial |
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Design Projects 
