Buc-ee’s Group to Meet Stafford Residents About Proposed Travel Center

The crew behind the proposed Buc-ee’s Travel Center in Stafford County will meet face-to-face with residents tomorrow to debate the mission and reply questions.

A neighborhood info session is scheduled for Monday, October 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road. Representatives from the Buc-ee’s growth crew will share particulars concerning the mission deliberate for Austin Ridge Drive on the northwest nook of Interstate 95 and Courthouse Road, and can hear considerations from close by residents.

The Texas-based Buc-ee’s chain is thought for its large journey facilities, clear restrooms, and beaver-themed merchandise. The proposed Stafford web site would come with a 74,000-square-foot constructing, 120 fuel pumps, and 833 parking areas, together with 24 Tesla charging stations, on greater than 36 acres of land.

If permitted, the Stafford location can be the corporate’s third in Virginia. Buc-ee’s officers say the shop would create about 200 jobs, with beginning pay starting from $16 to $19 per hour, and generate important tax income for the county.

Residents, Supervisors Raise Concerns

The mission has drawn criticism from close by owners who say the location is just too near neighborhoods corresponding to Austin Ridge and Embrey Mill, and will worsen already heavy site visitors alongside Courthouse Road.

Garrisonville District Supervisor Pamela Yeung, who represents the realm, mentioned she stays involved concerning the mission’s potential site visitors impacts and famous that the site visitors research is just not but full.

Supervisor Crystal Vanuch, who represents the Rock Hill District, questioned whether or not the county ought to transfer ahead with hearings on two controversial points — Buc-ee’s and knowledge facilities — throughout the similar week.

Bart Randall, who’s difficult Yeung within the upcoming November election, mentioned he’s reserving judgment on the proposal however desires assurances that it’ll not negatively have an effect on residents or close by companies.

Public Hearing Set for October 29

The Stafford County Planning Commission will maintain an official public listening to on the Buc-ee’s proposal on October 29, the place residents may have the chance to remark earlier than the fee makes a advice to the Board of Supervisors, which may have the ultimate say on the mission (Fredericksburg Free Press, Oct. 9, 2025).

The Planning Commission’s October 22 assembly was canceled to keep away from scheduling conflicts with a joint Board and Commission listening to on knowledge facilities, which is anticipated to be the night time earlier than.

What’s Next

The Buc-ee’s crew says Monday’s assembly is meant to present the general public an opportunity to study extra concerning the mission earlier than the formal county listening to later within the month.

Community Meeting Details:

• Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
• Time: 5:30–7:00 p.m.
• Location: Colonial Forge High School Cafeteria, 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554

Potomac Local News will proceed following developments as Stafford County considers whether or not to approve the mission.