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Spotsylvania board asks FAMPO to study New Post river crossing
Summary
The board voted unanimously to request that FAMPO study a potential New Post (eastern) river crossing connecting Route 17/New Post to Stafford/Route 3, directing staff to convey the county’s interest to the regional planning organization while noting funding and partner participation remain unresolved.
On Sept. 10 the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors directed staff to send a request to the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) asking the policy committee to study a potential New Post river crossing linking Route 17 (New Post) and Stafford/Route 3.
Supervisor Hayes explained the request as a preliminary "pulse" of the board to determine whether FAMPO’s policy committee would be willing to pursue a study. Board members raised questions about funding for a study and whether Stafford County would participate as a partner, and they discussed wording the request so it communicates that the board supports a study but is not imposing an immediate project.
"If this is just a motion that would kind of take the pulse of our board, and let FAMPO know that we're in favor of such a study, then I would definitely be in favor of it," one supervisor said during the discussion. The board approved the motion by a 7‑0 vote.
Next steps: staff will forward the board’s request to FAMPO for consideration by the policy committee; further action would depend on FAMPO interest, funding availability and any required partner participation.
Votes at a glance: Motion to request FAMPO study of a New Post river crossing — passed, 7 yes, 0 no.
