BR-25-02: Route 19/Alternate Route 58 - Russell County
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At intersection with Alt U.S. Route 58
Project Purpose
This study will address safety, congestion mitigation, capacity preservation (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs at the intersection of Route 19 and Alternate Route 58 from A Hanson Drive to Resilient Way. Study elements will include, but will not be limited to traffic signal timing, access management, intersection geometric improvements, and other traffic improvements. The project recommendations that come from this study will be developed into funding applications for SMART SCALE Round 7.
Public Meeting
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) hosted a public meeting to gather feedback on a transportation study on the Route 19 and Alternate Route 58 intersection at Hansonville. The in-person meeting was held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at Southwest Community College, 724 Community College Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609.
Survey
The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for the Route 19 and Alternate Route 58 intersection at Hansonville was completed in December 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public as it refines the alternatives and performs planning-level cost estimation before selecting the preferred alternative(s) to address the identified needs.
Study Partners
- Russell County
- Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission
- Four County Transit
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Blake Ailor, Michael James, and Samantha Mullins
Lead Consultant: Chris Daily
Schedule
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
Study Documents
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 27-June 10, 2025
|
344 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety improvement | 81% |
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 80% |
| Congestion mitigation | 67% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 55% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 85% |
| Reducing traffic congestion | 87% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 82% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 77% |
| Public transit access and service | 71% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 65% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 56% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 52% |
| Running red lights | 50% |
| Side-impact crashes | 43% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 41% |
| Inadequate lighting | 33% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 14% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 10% |
| Other | 4% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 53% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 50% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 39% |
| Other | 16% |
| Difficulty when walking | 5% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 19% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Other | 3% |
| Regional transit | 1% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
BR-25-02 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 3.3MB
Last updated: January 5, 2026
