Washington, D.C. – Last week, President Trump signed into law $7,392,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) for community-requested transportation, water, and infrastructure projects in Virginia’s Seventh District.
“I’ve heard directly from Virginians about the urgent need to tackle traffic congestion, modernize aging infrastructure, and strengthen critical water systems across our region. I was proud to work alongside local leaders and community partners to secure millions of dollars for projects that will enhance safety, improve accessibility, and ensure families have reliable services they can count on,” said Vindman. “These investments will deliver real, lasting improvements for our communities, and I will keep fighting to bring home the resources our district needs to grow and thrive.”
These investments include:
- Addressing ongoing congestion at the I-95 Exit 126 interchange in Spotsylvania;
- 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;
- Extending Simms Drive to ease congestion and help traffic flow in Culpeper;
- Update process for water treatment in the Town of Orange;
- Implementing stormwater and creek stabilization improvements in Prince William;
- Improving student safety and quality of life at Gordon-Barbour Elementary School in Orange County;
- Address water infrastructure deficiencies in Greene County, the Town of Stanardsville; and,
- Funding the Northern Virginia Community College Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR) Expansion project in Woodbridge.
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.
A summary of funding for transportation, water, and infrastructure projects in Virginia’s Seventh District that were signed into law is below.
PRINCE WILLIAM
Vindman secured $1,200,000 to implement stormwater and creek stabilization improvements along Quantico Creek. Quantico Creek is a flood-prone waterway impacting residential and historic areas. The project includes drainage infrastructure upgrades and bank stabilization to reduce flooding, protect property, and improve environmental outcomes by reducing sediment and nutrient runoff into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These improvements will enhance climate resilience, environmental protection, and community safety.
Vindman secured $250,000 to fund the Northern Virginia Community College Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR) Expansion project in Woodbridge. This funding will be used to facilitate the renovation of the existing HVAC building, the procurement and installation of advanced training equipment, and provide necessary technological upgrades to existing lab space. The renovations and equipment upgrades will increase classroom capacity to grow the valuable skilled trade program necessary to meet the workforce needs of Virginia.
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.
ORANGE
Vindman secured $850,000 for Orange County Schools to improve student safety and quality of life at Gordon-Barbour Elementary School. This project will add 3,500 square feet for additional dining space and enclose the walkways that connect two annex buildings.
Vindman secured $800,000 to update the process for water treatment in the Town of Orange. The funding will address the Town of Orange’s need to modernize its water treatment process by constructing a liquid feed building, the current industry standard for maintaining water quality. This upgrade will reduce reliance on increasingly scarce dry chemicals, improve treatment reliability, and bring the town’s system in line with neighboring localities, following recent investments to replace century-old infrastructure.
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.
GREENE
Vindman Secured $1,092,000 to address critical water infrastructure deficiencies in Greene County and the Town of Stanardsville. These funds would be used to upgrade the aging, undersized water mains that currently limit water pressure and service reliability. These improvements will strengthen water service to government facilities, schools, and residents, enhance public safety, reduce shortages, and support future growth and economic development as demand continues to increase.
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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