Studies
Springfield Road (Route 157), Henrico |
| Preliminary study for safety and congestion improvements |
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Project at a Glance
Study completion: fall 2012
Cost
$2 million for preliminary design and environmental evaluation
Lengths and Limits
Springfield Road between Nuckols Road and Staples Mill Road
Locality
Henrico
District
Richmond
Contact
Alex Owsiak, P.E., project manager
804-524-6154
Road Improvement Study Underway
VDOT is conducting a study of the two mile stretch of Springfield Road (Route 157) between Nuckols Road and Staples Mill Road in Henrico County. This study will determine whether cost-effective improvements can be made to the existing road to improve safety and reduce congestion or if a new, alternate roadway should be constructed.
The engineering consultant hired to perform the study is currently compiling comments received during the Dec. 13-23, 2011 public comment period. They will then present their findings to VDOT for consideration. The study is anticipated to be completed in fall 2012.
Once the study is completed, a public information meeting will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to review further information about the project and provide comments concerning design options.
What is the cost of this study? What will it cost to make improvements to Springfield Road?
VDOT has allocated $2 million for preliminary design and environmental evaluation for this project. The estimated $20 million or more needed to build the project has not been allocated. This balance is subject to future Commonwealth Transportation Board decisions based on the initial engineering evaluations that VDOT expects to undertake by spring 2012.
When could construction begin for this project?
At this time, there is no schedule or funding for construction of this project. No construction will take place until an environmental document is produced, options for mitigating the current conditions are considered and the project is discussed with the community.
Background
Springfield Road was originally conceived in the mid 70s as a four lane roadway. The relocation of this roadway was first shown on Henrico County’s Land Use Plan in 1974 and has been reaffirmed with each Comprehensive Plan update. Springfield Road is listed as a major collector on Henrico County’s Major Thoroughfare Plan and VDOT classifies the road as an urban collector.
In anticipation of this roadway being constructed, Henrico County requested dedicated right of way from adjacent developments to establish a 100 foot wide corridor. The reserved corridor is 100 feet wide in order to accommodate up to a four lane divided roadway with bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
Henrico County planned every development adjacent to this corridor with the future Springfield Road in mind. New subdivisions dedicated right of way for the relocation so that no subdivision would be divided and to minimize construction activities on existing properties in the future.
