Recently Completed
Richmond Airport Connector |
| Link between Route 895 and the Richmond International Airport |
Project at a Glance
Late 2008
Est Completion Date
Early 2011
Locality
Henrico
District
Richmond
Contact
Richmond District
(800) 367-7623
Project details
This project built a multi-lane road in Henrico County to connect Route 895 just west of where it crosses Monahan Road to the intersection of South Airport Drive and Charles City Road. The project is approximately 1.6 miles in length and includes the construction of an interchange at Route 895, a four-lane divided highway with a bridge over Sprouse Road and a bridge over the CSX railroad tracks south of Charles City Road.
Why was this road built?
The purpose of the project was to improve system linkage between Route 895 and the Richmond International Airport. This has improved access and reduced airport travel time for passengers, employees of airport-related businesses and other area businesses.
Project Updates
Transurban Airport Connector project Web page: http://www.pocahontas895.com/development.html
Other News:
Richmond Airport Connector Road Opens (Jan. 2011- Transurban News Release) http://www.pocahontas895.com/assets/img/File/PDFs/Airport%20Connector%20media%20release_FINAL.pdf
In June 2006, an agreement was finalized between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban(895)LLC. Under the terms of this agreement, Transurban is responsible for financing and building the Airport Connector, subject to obtaining federal government loans. The final design and construction of this facility will be administered by Transurban as a design-build project.
News release 6/29/06: Financial Close Reached for Private Firm to Assume Control of Pocahontas Parkway Toll Facility in the Richmond Region
Comprehensive Agreement (June 29, 2006)
News Release 7/20/07: Construction Funding Secured for Route 895 Airport Connector
Top Ranked Offeror Selected for Airport Connector Road (Transurban Web site)
