Port Republic Road: Bluestone Drive to Crawford Avenue

Last Updated: November 13, 2024

This project extends the eastbound Port Republic Road left turn lane at Bluestone Drive from 100' of storage for vehicles to 300'. The turn lane extension is expected to improve safety and operations at the intersection by more adequately accommodating queuing vehicles waiting to make a left turn onto Bluestone Drive into the JMU campus. This improvement was a recommendation of the Port Republic Road Safety and Operations Study completed in 2019. A 5’ wide sidewalk will be constructed on the south side of Port Republic Road between Crawford Avenue and the existing crosswalk of Port Republic Road at Bluestone Drive to provide a safe pedestrian connection between the residential neighborhood and the JMU campus. Additionally, a median will be constructed along this segment. Project funded through the VDOT SMART SCALE program.

Port Republic Project Open House

The Harrisonburg Public Works Department will host an open house on Thursday, November 14 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers, 409 South Main Street, Harrisonburg. Visual aids and staff will be present at the open house for information. The public is invited to ask questions, and provide feedback on project design plans during the open house. The open house will also include proposed improvements for the Port Republic: Devon Lane to Hunters Road project.

Public Questionnaire

A questionnaire will be available at the open house and will be available digitally until December 12, 2024. Written or oral questions and comments may be submitted to Brittany Clem-Hott by emailing Brittany.Clem-Hott@harrisonburgva.gov or calling 540-434-5928, before or after the open house.

Take the Public Questionnaire here!

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