Route 9 / Route 287 Roundabout

Overview

  • The project consists of approximately one mile of roadway improvements, including a two-lane roundabout at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 287. 
  • Improvements will also include new drainage and stormwater facilities as well as relocation of some utilities. 
  • When complete, the project will significantly reduce existing traffic congestion, improve safety and provide a long-term, cost-effective solution for future maintenance.  
  • The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service determined that the project should have no impact on threatened or endangered species.

Current Status: June 2022

  • Roadway plan approval was received December 2021.
  • The project design team is coordinating with utilities within the project limits regarding relocation plans and needs.
  • Right of Way (ROW) activities are underway. 

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Anticipated Project Timeline

  • Land Acquisition: Fall 2021
  • Utility Relocation: Summer 2022
  • Construction Begins: Fall 2023
  • Estimated Construction Duration: 24 months

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