Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted to pass more than $3,200,000 for transportation projects in Virginia’s Seventh District that Congressman Eugene Vindman secured as part of a U.S. House-passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bill.
“Virginians are all too familiar with the persistent congestion and roadway challenges that make getting where they need to go more difficult than it should be. That’s why I’m proud to have secured millions of dollars to support community-requested projects that help folks get where they need to go safely and efficiently,” said Vindman. “My team and I worked with key stakeholders in Virginia’s Seventh District to secure these funds, and we are grateful for their continued support and partnership.”
These investments include:
- Building a pedestrian bridge in Prince William to connect the North Woodbridge Town Center to the Woodbridge Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Station
- Making roadway safety upgrades along the Leeland Road corridor in Stafford
- Improving the Harrison Road and Salem Church Road intersection in Spotsylvania
- Addressing ongoing congestion at the I-95 Exit 126 interchange in Spotsylvania
- Extending Simms Drive to ease congestion and help traffic flow in Culpeper
Vindman worked directly with local officials and community leaders across Virginia to solicit these requests, move these projects forward, and make sure they were included in this federal funding legislation. The FY2026 appropriations package now goes to the U.S. Senate for further consideration.
A summary of funding for transportation projects in Virginia’s Seventh District that passed in the U.S. House is below.
PRINCE WILLIAM
Vindman secured $1,000,000 to design and construct a pedestrian bridge across U.S. Route 1, connecting the North Woodbridge Town Center with the Woodbridge VRE Station. North Woodbridge is poised to play a critical role in supporting the region’s growing population and employment base, and improving access to high-capacity transit remains a top priority for Prince William County.
This project will span a busy six-lane section of Route 1 and include ADA-accessible ramps and bicycle accommodations, providing residents, workers, and commuters with safe, reliable, and convenient access across the corridor.
STAFFORD
Vindman secured $250,000 to enhance traffic operations, improve roadway safety, and expand multimodal connectivity along Leeland Road, a critical corridor in Stafford County. Planned improvements include widening the roadway to add a two-way left-turn lane, removing turning vehicles from through-traffic lanes and reducing congestion and the risk of rear-end collisions.
To better serve non-motorized users, the project will also add key multimodal infrastructure, including flashing pedestrian crosswalks, new sidewalks, and dedicated bike lanes. These enhancements will significantly improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for pedestrians and cyclists traveling along the corridor.
SPOTSYLVANIA
Vindman secured $850,000 to fund turn lane additions, access management, crosswalks, shared-use paths, and sidewalk improvements at the Harrison Road and Salem Church Road intersection. Identified by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) as a high-crash location, the intersection has experienced five fatal or serious injury crashes in recent years. This project will reduce congestion and address safety deficiencies by installing medians and improving intersection geometry to support safer turning movements and bicycle and pedestrian crossings.
Vindman secured $250,000 to address ongoing congestion at the I-95 Exit 126 interchange. The I-95/Exit 126 southbound on-ramp project is a critical improvement needed to support the new Veterans Affairs clinic, which is expected to serve approximately 29,000 veterans and 7,000 Department of Defense beneficiaries each year.
This project will benefit an estimated 149,588 county residents and other travelers along this highly congested section of the I-95 corridor by improving accessibility, connectivity, and traffic flow, while supporting employment growth and broader economic development in the region.
CULPEPER
Vindman secured $850,000 for the Culpeper County Simms Drive Extension project. This project would address a longstanding access challenge at Pearl Sample and A.G. Richardson Elementary Schools. Both schools are currently accessed via Simms Drive, a dead-end road off James Madison Highway, which leads to frequent back-ups during drop-off and pick-up times. Extending Simms Drive would ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and reduce the daily commuting burden for students, families, and residents in the community.
BACKGROUND
For FY2026 the U.S. House of Representatives reopened the Community Project Funding process, allowing Members of Congress to request targeted federal investments for local projects. Congressman Vindman worked closely with community leaders across Virginia’s Seventh District to identify and submit requests that reflect the needs of the region.
Community Project Funding is designed to strengthen the federal appropriations process by centering local input and collaboration. Through this process, Members of Congress partner directly with the communities they represent to advance projects that are planned, supported, and led at the local level.
To qualify, projects must be submitted by a locality or non-profit and meet the eligibility requirements of existing federal grant programs. Submissions must demonstrate strong community support, ensuring that funded projects are responsive to local needs and have backing from the communities they serve.
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