Improvements at Prince William Parkway and University Boulevard Completed
Prince William County has successfully completed substantial improvements along 5,000 feet of Prince William Parkway and 1,500 feet along Discovery Boulevard, including enhancements at the intersection of Discovery Boulevard and Hornbaker Road.
The $30-million project, funded entirely by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, or NVTA, features a new 10-foot-wide asphalt shared-use path and a five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk. It also adds a lane in each direction on Prince William Parkway, expanding the road to three lanes in each direction within the project limits. Discovery Boulevard now includes a 2,000-foot extension as a four-lane divided roadway from its intersection with University Boulevard.
The improvements are expected to significantly reduce wait times at traffic signals along Prince William Parkway and enhance access to key county destinations, particularly in the Brentsville Magisterial District.
"This interchange is the main gateway to Innovation Park, George Mason University SciTech campus and the future Innovation district," Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy said at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. "And these are all magnets for economic development for Prince William County. By next year, we will see a town center coming to life, and having this interchange complete before the new traffic comes ensures that we will be able to accommodate the growth that we hope to see from all these investments."
Prince William County Chair At-Large Deshundra Jefferson agreed with Gordy's comments.
"This critical project improves access to Innovation Technology Park," Jefferson said. "This is an area of critical importance to the county, and it'll be great to have the infrastructure in place to support future growth."
Jefferson went on to thank the NVTA for funding the project.
"This $30 million project would not have been completed without funding from NVTA, and NVTA has been a vital partner on so many transportation projects across our county; and this is just the latest project we've collaborated on together," Jefferson said.
NVTA Executive Director Monica Backmon said she remembers the groundbreaking for the project in 2018.
"It just speaks to what we do and who we are at the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority," said Backmon. “Multi-modal is what we do... reduced congestion means improved quality of life... reducing congestion means a direct impact and a positive impact on the economy.”
Christina Winn, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, emphasized the importance of the new transportation infrastructure in supporting Prince William County’s economic development goals.
“When you look at really being able to attract jobs and improve the quality of life for employees, having an amazing transportation network is paramount," Winn said. "This project is going to continue to move Innovation Park and Prince William County forward.”
With these upgrades, Prince William County residents and visitors will benefit from improved mobility, reduced congestion and increased economic opportunities.
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