Funding for Culpeper’s outer loop road may come up short because the state has slashed the 2011 fund-matching revenue sharing program from $50 million to $15 million. The funding program may be eliminated entirely in 2012.

The outer loop road would be a 2.5 mile connection between Eggbornsville Road and U.S. 522, and would hopefully reduce traffic through the town. Later on, the road could be extended to the south and widened to four lanes, connecting with U.S. 29 at a new interchange.

Transportation issues affect homeowners directly as they move about their daily lives, and can later impact property values. Easily accessible, convenient transportation options are attractive to prospective homebuyers.

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