Route 23 turn lane improvements (Wise Co.)
Route 23 turn lane improvements (Wise Co.)
The Route 23 turn lane/median crossover improvement project will improve safety and how traffic moves on Route 23 by constructing multiple turn lanes and removing two median crossovers. Construction highlights include adding: south and northbound left turn lanes at the intersection of Route 23 and Carriage Lane, a southbound left turn lane at the northern entrance to Indian Mountain Trade Center, a northbound right turn lane at the trade center, and a southbound left turn lane at Piggy Went a Smokin' BBQ. Each turn lane also includes constructing an area for vehicles to line up while waiting to turn.
The median opening at the intersection of Route 23 and Dakota Road will be closed. Left turns will not be permitted onto Route 23 southbound from the trade center entrances. Trade center traffic accessing southbound Route 23 will travel north on Route 23 approximately .25-mile north of Carriage Lane to safely perform a u-turn onto Route 23 southbound.
Benefits
This project is anticipated to improve safety.
Public Outreach
A design public hearing will be held for this project:
- Monday, December 12, 2022 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Central High School located at 5000 Warrior Drive in Norton.
The public comment period closes on December 22, 2022.
Supplemental Information
Design Public Hearing Materials
- Presentation (project overview)
- Meeting brochure
- Construction Plans
- Environmental document
- Public hearing display 1
- Public hearing display 2
- Public hearing display 3
- Typical Section 1
- Typical Section 2
Resources
Contact Information:
Brandi Halloway, Project Manager
276-696-3254 or Brandi.Halloway@vdot.virginia.gov
Phase: Design
UPC: 119434
Lat/Long: 37°00'32", -82°35'22"
Locality: Wise County / Bristol District
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