Benefits

The primary purpose of this project is to improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection of 2^nd Street and Front Street near Kent’s Ridge Road in Richlands. The project includes altering the eastern intersection of Business Route 460 (Front Street) and 2^nd Street and modifying the raised median/island at the intersection of 2^nd Street and Front Street. The project will also add a raised concrete median on Front Street near Kent's Ridge Road that will separate merging traffic from through traffic on Front Street.

During construction, motorists should be alert to periodic delays. Following the public meeting, the project design will be finalized.

The project is anticipated to move to the right-of-way phase for any needed easements and/or utility relocations in June 2025. Construction is anticipated to begin January 2027. 

The project cost is approximately $1.84 million, with most of the funding coming from the federal government. This section of Front Street carries approximately 4,600 vehicles per day. This section of 2^nd Street carries approximately 5,700 vehicles per day.

Public Outreach

A design public hearing was held Monday, August 19, 2024, at Richlands Town Hall in Richlands, Virginia.

The public comment period closes on August 29, 2024.

Public Hearing Materials

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Resources

Contact Information: 
Jim Jones, Project Manager
276-669-6151
James4.Jones@vdot.virginia.gov

Phase: In Design

UPC: 119437

Lat/Long: 37.094165, -81.808587

Locality: Town of Richlands/VDOT Bristol District

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