Lee Chapel Road to undergo safety upgrades after deadly teen crash

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Fairfax Station residents are learning about long-awaited safety changes coming to Lee Chapel Road, where a 2023 crash killed two South County High School students and injured another. After community petitions and studies, construction to regrade two dangerous hills is slated for 2027, and officials are working with a victim's family on a roadside memorial and another community meeting this spring.

Why it matters

The deadly 2023 crash on Lee Chapel Road has prompted safety concerns from the Fairfax Station community, leading to planned infrastructure upgrades to address dangerous road conditions. The changes aim to improve public safety and prevent future tragedies in the area.

The details

The planned upgrades for Lee Chapel Road include regrading two dangerous hills along the road where the 2023 crash occurred. The construction is scheduled to begin in 2027 following community petitions and studies. Additionally, officials are working with the family of one of the victims to establish a roadside memorial, and a community meeting is planned for this spring to further discuss the upcoming changes.

• The deadly crash on Lee Chapel Road occurred in 2023.
• Construction to regrade the dangerous hills is slated to begin in 2027.
• A community meeting is planned for this spring to discuss the upcoming road changes.

What’s next

Officials are working with the family of one of the victims to establish a roadside memorial on Lee Chapel Road, and a community meeting is planned for this spring to further discuss the upcoming safety upgrades.