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By the People, for the People
Prince William County Weighs Widening Route 28 After Bypass Cancellation
Supervisors to discuss plans to expand major commuter route from 4 to 6 lanes amid right-of-way and cost challenges.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:34am
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The Prince William County Board of Supervisors will discuss on Tuesday whether to move forward with plans to widen Route 28 from 4 to 6 lanes between Liberia Avenue in Manassas and the Fairfax County line. This comes after the board previously canceled a Route 28 bypass project last year due to cost and property impact issues.
Why it matters
Route 28 has been a major congestion point for decades in Prince William County, and the board's decision on whether to widen the road could have significant impacts on traffic flow, commute times, and development along the corridor.
The details
The proposed widening project would cover a 2.5-mile stretch of Route 28, also known as Centreville Road. However, the project faces challenges including limited right-of-way, the need to relocate utility lines, and securing jurisdictional agreements with neighboring cities and counties. The last cost estimate for the project was $400 million in 2020, though it's unclear how it would be funded.
- The Board of County Supervisors will discuss the Route 28 widening plans at their meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2026.
- Last year, the board voted to cancel a previously approved Route 28 bypass project.
The players
Prince William County Board of Supervisors
The governing body of Prince William County, Virginia that will decide whether to move forward with plans to widen Route 28.
Rick Canizales
The director of transportation for Prince William County, who has presented the widening proposal to the Board of Supervisors.
Danica Roem
A Virginia state senator who has a separate plan to fund road improvements along Route 28, including innovative intersection designs and a new sidewalk.
What they’re saying
“The presentation from the county's transportation director seeks direction from the board on four questions:”
— Rick Canizales, Director of Transportation, Prince William County
What’s next
If the Board of Supervisors approves moving forward with the Route 28 widening project, VDOT would need to conduct further planning and design work, including for a new bridge over Bull Run. Separately, Senator Roem's plan for Route 28 improvements is expected to begin right-of-way acquisition this fall, with construction starting in fall 2028.
The takeaway
The ongoing debate over how to address congestion on Route 28 in Prince William County highlights the complex challenges local governments face in balancing infrastructure needs, budgets, and community impacts when tackling major transportation projects.
