The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a design public hearing this evening for a set of projects to improve safety on a 1.7-mile stretch of the Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Route 53, in Albemarle County. “Route 53 is an incredibly important... »
Legislation currently pending before the General Assembly could have a far-ranging impact on how Virginia decides what road and transit projects should be built. “We think it has the potential to broadly change the way transportation planning and progr... »
Dissatisfied with the design process for a new Belmont Bridge in downtown Charlottesville, a local filmmaker has launched a contest to solicit fresh ideas for its replacement. “In the city’s design brief, this was to be an iconic gateway to the city, [... »
Albemarle County supervisors have expressed frustration over the lack of tangible progress on the interchange project of U.S. 250 and 29 after the city transferred management of the effort to the state. The project, also known as the “Best Buy ramp,” w... »
A consortium of groups opposed to the construction of the Western Bypass of U.S. 29 is taking advantage of a lull in planning activity to coordinate efforts to have the project canceled. “A lot of people think that this is a done deal, but it isn’t,” s... »
The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority voted Wednesday to authorize its executive director to sign a $21.5 million contract to build a new earthen dam at the Ragged Mountain Reservoir, pending resolution of several loose ends. “The board authorized me to ... »
After a huge year for secondary road construction and improvements in 2011, Albemarle County residents can expect to see many fewer road projects taken on by the county in coming years. With sharp cuts in state money being sent to localities for second... »
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a design public hearing this evening for a set of projects to improve safety on a 1.7-mile stretch of the Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Route 53, in Albemarle County. “Route 53 is an incredibly important... »
