The Region 2000 Local Government Council and Central Virginia MPO, in partnership with Bedford County and the City of Lynchburg, and with assistance from EPR, P.C., are conducting a study of Graves Mill Road between Gristmill Road and McConville Road in the City of Lynchburg. The study began in August of 2017 and will conclude Spring 2018.
The study effort will developshort and long-term recommendations that will help to minimize congestion and improve travel conditions and safety along this important corridor.
Once the study is complete, the projects can be prioritized and then funding and implementation strategies can be pursued.
Graves Mill Road is an important roadway that serves heavy commuter traffic, while also providing access to commercial interests. This corridor planning study will:
- Investigate existing traffic conditions and consider what kinds of road improvements may be needed if future traffic continues to increase,
- Assess existing and desired conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, and users of transit, (multimodal options), and
- Address safety issues.
For more information on the study, please visit www.gravesmillplan.com
Additionally, a public information workshop for the Graves Mill Road Corridor Study will be held on Tuesday December 12th, 2017 at the Lynchburg Humane Society in Lynchburg, Virginia. The address is 1211 Old Graves Mill Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
The meeting will be conducted in an open house format between the hours of 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is for interested parties to:
- Learn about the study,
- Review information about the corridor, and
- Share comments regarding concerns, opportunities, and improvement ideas
If you would like more information about this meeting or the study, or if you need special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, please contact Scott Smith (Transportation Planning Director, Region 2000 Local Government Council) prior to the meeting at 434-845-3491 or by email at ssmith@region2000.org
