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BR-23-10: ALT U.S. Route 58 Corridor

BR-23-10 Overview Map

N. Combs Road to Cecil Street

Survey

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along the ALT U.S. Route 58 corridor, including the N. Combs Rd. intersection and the segment between N. Combs Rd. and Cecil St. in Lee County is complete.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to conduct value engineering of previously developed project recommendations for two locations along the ALT U.S. Route 58 corridor within Lee County. These locations include the N. Combs Road intersection and the segment between N. Combs Road and Cecil Street. This study will focus on improving the project benefits, reducing project cost, and defining project risk. 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

  • Lee County
  • Town of Pennington Gap
  • LENOWISCO 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 the ALT U.S. Route 58 corridor, including the N. Combs Rd. intersection and the segment between N. Combs Rd. and Cecil St. in Lee County is complete.

Dates Number of Participants (unique individuals)
February 12-25, 2024
 226


Proposed Improvements 

Morgan Avenue Segment in Front of Westgate Mall and the Sunoco Gas Station

  • Provide a new two-way left turn lane from Westgate Mall Circle past the Sunoco Gas Station
  • Install a landscaped median east of the Combs Road intersection to encourage slower vehicle speeds
  • Provide a sidewalk extension to the hospital
  • Add pedestrian crossings of Morgan Avenue at both Combs Road and the Sunoco Gas Station
  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Left turn lane from Westgate Mall Circle past the Sunoco Gas Station 12% 4% 6% 14% 64%
Landscaped median to encourage slower vehicle speeds entering Town 20% 5% 15% 11% 50%
Sidewalk extension to hospital 10% 1% 12% 15% 62%
Pedestrian crossings of Morgan Avenue 12% 5% 14% 17% 51%


Morgan Avenue segment between Herndon Street and Cecil Street

  • Construct a new two-way left turn lane within this segment, which would require roadway widening resulting in the complete property take of a business on Morgan Avenue 

NOTE: This concept improvement is not currently being pursued by local government or a locality for funding; however, public feedback will be helpful to guide the planning process.

  1. Strongly oppose 2. Somewhat oppose 3. Neutral 4. Somewhat support 5. Strongly support
Please rate this proposed concept recommendation on a scale of 1 to 5.
 11% 6% 11% 18% 54%

 

Last updated: February 13, 2025

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