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Project Pipeline is a performance-based planning program to identify cost-effective solutions to multimodal transportation needs in Virginia. Through this planning process, projects and solutions may be considered for funding through programs, including SMART SCALE, revenue sharing, interstate funding and others.

Study Partners

  • Town of Abingdon
  • Bristol Metropolitan Planning Organization
  • Mount Rogers Planning District Commission
  • Mountain Lynx Transit
  • VHB

Background

The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the Cummings Street corridor in Abingdon, from Bradley Street to I-81 Exit 17. Based on traffic data collected during a five-year period (2020-2024), there is a pattern of left-turn and rear-end collisions at the Cook Street intersection. There is also a pattern of left-turn collisions at multiple driveways between Cook Street and I-81. Additionally, the southbound I-81 off-ramp queues back onto the highway during peak periods.

This Phase 2 survey is intended to obtain public input on the alternatives under consideration to address the issues that were identified by the study team.

Study Location

Study area map for Alternate Route 58 (Cummings Street) from Bradley Street to the I-81 Exit 17 ramps in the Town of Abingdon

Public Meeting 

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has scheduled a public meeting to gather feedback on a transportation study on the Alternative Route 58 (Cummings Street) corridor in the Town of Abingdon. The in-person meeting will be held:

*Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, 4-6 p.m.
EO Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub
300 Towne Centre Drive, Abingdon, Virginia 24210
*In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at the same location and time.