BR-23-09: U.S. Route 19/460 (Governor George C. Peery Highway/Trail of the Lonesome Pine)
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Route 637 (Limestone Road) to West of Route 637 (Pounding Mill Branch Road)
Survey
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along U.S. Route 19/460 (Governor George C. Peery Hwy./Trail of the Lonesome Pine) between Route 637 (Limestone Rd.) and west of Route 637 (Pounding Mill Branch Rd.) in Tazewell County is complete.
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify project recommendations for the U.S. Route 19/460 (Governor George C. Peery Highway/Trail of the Lonesome Pine) corridor within Tazewell County. This study will focus on improving roadway safety and preserving the capacity of the corridor. The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 6 and other transportation funding programs.
Study Partners
- Tazewell County
- Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission
- VHB
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Blake Ailor and Samantha Farmer
Lead Consultant: Chris Daily
Schedule
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September 2023 – March 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | March – July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
Study Documents
BR-23-09 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.3MB
BR-23-09 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 700KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along U.S. Route 19/460 (Governor George C. Peery Hwy./Trail of the Lonesome Pine) between Route 637 (Limestone Rd.) and west of Route 637 (Pounding Mill Branch Rd.) in Tazewell County is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
| 376 |
Proposed Improvements
Eastbound U.S. 19/460 Roadway Curvature East of Earl's Branch Road
- Add traffic signs and pavement markings to alert drivers of the roadway curve and the speed at which they should be driving
- Add rumble strips in the median to alert drivers who are starting to depart the roadway
- Widen shoulder to improve recovery space for drivers who begin to depart the roadway while maintaining existing driveway access
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Add traffic signs, pavement markings, and rumble strips
|
8%
|
6%
|
12%
|
21%
|
53%
|
|
Widen shoulder
|
8%
|
4%
|
9%
|
19%
|
61%
|
BR-23-09 Final Report - PDF, 8.6MB
Last updated: February 13, 2025
