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Chief Patron: Callahan
Noise Wall, Colvin Mill Historic Site (language only)

Item 488 #1h

Item 488 #1h

Transportation
Transportation, Department of

Language
Page 357, after line 48, insert:
"C.  It is the intent of the General Assembly that any highway improvement project resulting in substantial improvements to Route 7, such as the addition of lanes, in the vicinity of Colvin Run Mill Historic Site in Fairfax County shall include, as part of the project costs, construction of a suitable sound barrier.  Further, any new highway lighting associated with such improvements shall be designed so as to protect the park environment of the area."


Explanation
(This amendment directs VDOT to include a noise wall in any plans to widen Route 7 in the vicinity of the Colvin Run Mill Historic Site in Fairfax County. Estimated cost of such sound wall is $600,000.)