Route 10 and Route 617 Bacons Castle Intersection Improvements Virtual Project Information

Current intersection view looking eastward on Route 10

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) welcomes you to the virtual public comment area related to the intersection improvements project on Route 10 and Route 617 in Surry County.

This virtual comment period is being held to provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the project’s design in a safe manner during Virginia’s State of Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. Project documents and an online comment form are available on this page.

For those that cannot access the materials virtually, or who need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Mr. Kenneth McKinna, Project Manager at 757-956-3271, TTY/TDD 711 who will connect you to the appropriate Civil Rights staff.

The proposed plans seek to improve the intersection of Route 10 (Colonial Trail East) and Route 617 (Bacons Castle Trail/White Marsh Road) in Surry County. The purpose of the project is to improve safety and traffic operations by building left turn lanes on Route 10 (Colonial Trail East) and a right turn lane on Route 617 (Bacons Castle Trail). Improvements will also add sight distance at the intersection for crossing traffic.

This project will run from 0.135 mile east of Route 617 to 0.277 mile west of Route 617 on Route 10, for a project length of 0.412 mile.

Project Summary Visual & Typical Sections (PDF Format)

Maintenance of Traffic Plan During Construction Diagram (PDF Format)

Project Location Map (PDF Format)

Submit Virtual Comments & Questions (Form Expired)
Note: Public comments will be received from October 28 through November 6, 2020.

Printable Comment Form (PDF Format)

Geotechnical Borings Environmental Documentation for Route 10

Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) Environmental Documentation

A Guide for Property Owners and Tenants (PDF Format)

To review the full set of project plans, please contact Project Manager, Mr. Kenneth McKinna at 757-956-3271, TTY/TDD 711, to arrange for digital or print access.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information in regards to your civil rights on this project or need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Mr. Kenneth McKinna, Project Manager at 757-956-3271, TTY/TDD 711.

If there are concerns that cannot be satisfied through this on-line process, VDOT is willing to hold a public hearing. You may request a public hearing be held by sending a written request to Mr. Kenneth McKinna, Virginia Department of Transportation, 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435 on or prior to November 11, 2020. If a request for public hearing is received, notice of date, time and place of hearing or virtual opportunity will be posted.

Copy of Newspaper Ad - "Notice of Citizen Comment Opportunity / Notice of Willingness"