North woodbridge pedestrian bridge project

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Virginia Department of Transportation $1.25 million on August 14, 2026, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to design and construct a pedestrian bridge across a six-lane section of US Route 1 in Prince William County, connecting the planned North Woodbridge Town Center to the North Woodbridge VRE Station.

The bridge will span Richmond Highway from Route 1 to the Virginia Railway Express station, providing pedestrian access to high-capacity transit. Place of performance is Virginia. The period of performance extends through November 30, 2030. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Highway Planning and Construction funds support highway planning, design, construction, and improvement activities on public roads meeting federal eligibility criteria. Bicycle and pedestrian projects are among the eligible categories under the program. Environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act is required. The Virginia Department of Transportation administers the project subject to FHWA oversight and approval, consistent with the stewardship and oversight agreement between the state and FHWA.

Project description

Prince william county; richmond highway; from route 1; to north woodbridge VRE (virginia railway express) station; construction; design and construct a pedestrian bridge across a six-lane section of US route 1 to connect the planned north woodbridge town center to high-capacity transit at the woodbridge VRE (virginia railway express) station.