VDOT News - Richmond

SOUTH CHESTERFIELD — Pedestrian safety has been enhanced at 11 busy intersections in Chesterfield and Henrico counties thanks to a recently completed Virginia Department of Transportation project.

The $1.8 million project added sidewalks, ramps, crosswalks and accessible pedestrian signals at the following intersections: 

• Genito Rd. (Rt. 604) and Brandermill Parkway (Rt. 1921)
• Coalfield Rd. (Rt. 754) and North Woolridge Rd. (Rt. 688)
• North Woolridge Rd. (Rt. 688) and Charter Colony Parkway (Rt. 950)
• Patterson Ave. (Rt. 6) and Gaskins Rd. (Rt. 157)
• Gaskins Rd. (Rt. 157) and Gayton Rd.
• Gaskins Rd. (Rt. 157) and Quioccasin Rd.
• Quioccasin Rd. (Rt. 157) and Pemberton Rd.
• Lakeside Ave. (Rt. 161) and Hilliard Rd. (Rte. 356)
• West Broad St. (Rt. 250) and North Gayton Rd.
• West Broad St. and Pouncey Tract Rd./Pump Rd. (Rt. 271)
• Mechanicsville Turnpike (Rt. 360) and Laburnum Ave. (Rt. 197)

The project was completed on schedule and on budget.

VDOT has been working with local partners to prioritize pedestrian improvements and several additional projects are planned during the next six years.

 For more information about the project, visit: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/richmond/pedestrian_safety_project_in_chesterfield_and_henrico.asp

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