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BR-23-09: U.S. Route 19/460 (Governor George C. Peery Highway/Trail of the Lonesome Pine)

BR-23-09 Overview Map

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

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)
February 12-25, 2024
 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

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