Residents encouraged to attend Nash Road public hearing

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a public hearing this week to receive input on proposed improvements to a one-mile section of Nash Road between Eastfair Drive and Applewhite Lane near Woodland Pond in Chesterfield County.

The design public hearing will be held Thurs., Jan. 17, from 4-6 p.m. at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. The hearing will be open format with stations where residents can talk one-on-one with VDOT representatives. This flexible format allows participants to arrive whenever their schedule will allow.

VDOT has identified several sight distance problems along this section of Nash Road. The proposed project would improve safety by adjusting the grade and alignment. In addition, the road will be widened to 12 feet in each direction, have eight-foot safety shoulders and a six-foot ditch for drainage where required.

Construction of this project will require VDOT to purchase right-of-way and easements for utility relocation and construction of slopes. However, no residences, businesses or nonprofit organizations will be displaced as a result of this project. Construction is expected to begin in early 2010.

Residents are encouraged to offer comments or submit written material concerning the proposed project no later than Jan. 27 in order to be included in the public hearing transcript. All questions and comments will be considered prior to design approval.

For more information about the meeting, individuals may call VDOT's Richmond District Office at 524-6000.