Coming Soon

Description

The Ashland to Petersburg Trail Study was a collaborative effort among VDOT, government agencies, and special interest groups, with input from the general public to identify a preferred corridor for a multi-use trail facility that would enhance the active transportation network in the Richmond region, which includes the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico; the cities of Colonial Heights, Petersburg, and Richmond; and the Town of Ashland. The study was prepared to inform the development of future active transportation projects.

Since the completion of the study and the identification of the preferred corridor, a number of alignment refinements have been incorporated into the corridor to be consistent with current local and regional priorities for active transportation, recreation, and economic development.

Additionally, a variety of funding opportunities have been identified for the implementation of a number of segments along the 43-mile alignment. Segments of the Fall Line Trail that will follow VDOT maintained roadways or on new location will require the adoption of a location decision from VDOT’s governing Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). The adoption of a location decision to accept the Fall Line Trail into the state transportation system is consistent with the Code of Virginia (§33.2-208) and the Virginia Administrative Code (24 VAC 30-380-10). The CTB adoption of the location decision will take into consideration any public input received and will be specific to portions of the trail under VDOT ownership or maintenance.

As funding is allocated to various segments of the Fall Line Trail, additional design and detailed engineering evaluations of each segment will be conducted prior to project construction.

Project Information

Cost: $266.5 million (2023 Construction Year)

Purpose: To connect people and places within the counties of
Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico, cities of Colonial Heights, Petersburg, and Richmond, and the Town of Ashland

From: Patton Park (Petersburg)

To: Trolley Line Trail (Ashland)

Length: 43.6 miles

Improvements: Multi-use trail facility along existing roadways, paths/trails, abandoned railways, utility transmission corridors andnew locations

Destinations of Interest (within 0.5 mi): Carter Park; Bryan Park; James River; Appomattox River Trail; Old Town Petersburg; VSU; VUU; Virginia Capitol; VCU Medical Center; Main Street Station; 9th Street; Brookland Parkway; Boulevard Bridge

Alignment Refinements

Alignment refinements have been made since the Ashland to Petersburg Trail study was completed in February 2020.

Location Public Hearings Information & Materials

Two identical location public hearings are scheduled for:

Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 5 – 7 p.m.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Kelly Education Center, Massey Conference Center Auditorium
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23228

Thursday, May 5, 2022, 5 – 7 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Richmond South/Southpark
Capital Ballroom
800 Southpark Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834

Materials:

Location Public Hearing Brochure

Location Public Hearing News Release

Location Public Hearing Displays

Fall Line Trail Mapping Sheets

Fall Line Trail Typical Sections