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Better-timed lights are changing the drive through three Valley counties
VDOT reports signal changes across Frederick, Warren and Rockbridge, with estimated savings in travel time and fuel.
Drivers around Winchester, Front Royal and Lexington may have noticed a smoother sequence of green lights. VDOT says a spring retiming project adjusted signals across five corridors in three Shenandoah Valley counties.
The agency published the results October 1. Work covered 39 intersections: stretches of Routes 277, 522 and 11 in Frederick County; Route 340/522 around Front Royal in Warren County; and Route 11 north of Lexington in Rockbridge County.
A small change with a recurring effect
Traffic engineers study travel patterns before adjusting the lights, particularly for busy commuting periods. VDOT says the combined study and retiming cost about $460,000. It estimates annual travel-time, fuel and emissions savings exceeding $2.7 million in 2025 dollars. That is an agency estimate, not a measured saving for every driver.
The official corridor list identifies the affected intersections. Roadway concerns can be reported to VDOT at 800-367-7623. Follow Virginia Today for more transportation updates.
