City of Lexington - Route 11 Pedestrian Access Improvements
City of Lexington - Route 11 Pedestrian Access Improvements
Project Details
The Route 11 (North Main Street) project in the city of Lexington will improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Route 11 from the intersection with Massie Street to the Intersection with Hook Lane.
The existing sidewalk on the southeast side of Route 11 will be widened by five feet to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
On-street parking will be removed and replaced with four-foot wide bicycle lanes going both directions.
This section of roadway serves as the city's northern gateway, passing through the campus of Virginia Military Institute, and conveying users to downtown Lexington. The improvements will convey people traveling on the Chessie Trail, which is part of the larger Brushy Hills to the Blue Ridge Parkway trail network, safely into downtown Lexington.
In 2022 North Main Street had an average traffic volume of 8,300 vehicles per day. By the design year of 2044 the estimated traffic volume is 11,000 vehicles per day.
The total estimated cost is $3.7 million. This project received funding from Virginia’s SMART SCALE program for prioritizing transportation improvements.
Benefits
This project will enhance safety and access for pedestrians and bicyclists while improving connections to downtown Lexington and surrounding trail systems.
Anticipated Schedule
Consideration for Design Approval - Spring 2023
Begin Right of Way Acquisition - Fall 2023
Advertise for Construction - Spring 2024
Estimated Project Costs
Preliminary Engineering: $376,447
Right of Way: $286,000
Construction: $3,017,808
Total: $3,680,255
Public Outreach Information
Design Public Hearing
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 4-6 p.m.
Inclement weather date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Public Meeting Location
Virginia Horse Center
487 Maury River Road
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact Information:
Tim Gregory, P.E.
540-332-7891
tim.gregory@vdot.virginia.gov
Project Numbers
State: 0011-117-171, M501, P101, R201
Federal: NHPP-5117(118)
UPC: 111057
Locality: City of Lexington, VDOT Staunton District
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