Leeland Road Overpass
The Leeland Road Overpass project is a subset of the Potomac Creek Third Track project that will replace the existing road bridge over the CSX tracks in the vicinity of the Leeland Road VRE station.
Project Summary
As part of the Potomac Creek Third Track project, the road bridge over the railroad at Leeland Road will be reconstructed. This bridge replacement project will increase the road bridge’s horizontal and vertical clearance to construct the third track.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Railroad siding:
An auxiliary track adjacent and connected to the mainline that allows a train to move, stop, or pass another train without being on the mainline.
Railroad bridge:
A structure for carrying one or more railroad tracks aerially over a depression or obstruction such as water, a roadway, or another railroad.
Third track:
Provides for trains what a third highway lane provides for vehicles; the third track allows a faster moving train to pass a slower moving train without obstructing train movements in the opposite direction.
Road bridge:
A structure for carrying passenger vehicles aerially over a depression or obstruction such as water, highway, or railroad.
Clearance:
The limiting dimensions (including height and width) for railroad equipment or shipments that allow trains to operate clear of obstructions along the right-ofway such as bridges, tunnels, platforms, or structures.
What’s New?
Fall 2024 – Public Meeting, Stafford County, Date TBD
Project Stage
Current Stage – Engineering Design
Schedule
Winter 2024 – 60% Design
Fall 2024 – Public and Stakeholder Outreach
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