Studies
U.S. Route 23 Corridor Study (Wise County)
Strategically Targeted and Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) StudyStudy Phase
Locality
Wise
District
Bristol
Contact
Blake Ailor, Bristol District Planner
276-696-3420
Samantha Farmer, Bristol District Planning Specialist
276-696-3280
U.S. Route 23 Corridor
What's Being Done?
The study will address safety concerns located along various segments of U.S. Route 23 beginning at the U.S. Route 23/U.S. Route 58 interchange in the City of Norton to U.S. Route 23/Business Route 23 intersection in Wise.
Study elements would include, but are not limited to:
- How businesses are accessed
- Turn-lane improvements
- Traffic signal synchronization/coordination
- Intersection geometric improvements
- Pedestrian improvements
- Other traffic improvements that address safety and potential congestion issues