Possibilites abound in the ways to help commuters with the daunting commute into the city, or even up to Quantico.  One idea finally reaching the “committee” stage is an option to build a toll road alternate for Route 3 that would run from I-95 to Gannon Road.  It is estimated that 65,000 cars a day could utilize an expressway that would bypass the business area of Route 3.  However, studies indicate that if there were a toll associated with the road, about half that many 30,000 – 35,000 cars would actually choose to utilize the expressway.    Currently 76,000 cars pack through Route 3 on a daily basis. 

The question is not only if building the road project is feasible without toll fees, but if tolls are charged, will the road sufficiently ease the congestion on the current Route 3?

 Hearings are scheduled to determine the feasibility and consider the formation of a Toll Road authority.  The first hearing will be held at tomorrow’s Fredericksburg City Council meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers.

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