BR04: Route 11 West/Route 421

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study will be to analyze the operational and safety issues identified at three intersections: Route 11 at Commonwealth Avenue, Route 11 at Bob Morrison Boulevard, and Route 11 at Vance Street in Bristol, VA. The objective of this study is to identify preferred improvement alternatives that enhance bicycle/pedestrian access, safety, and transit access.

Survey

The survey regarding potential transportation safety and operations improvements along Route 11/Euclid Avenue in Bristol at three intersections (Vance Street, Bob Morrison Boulevard, and Commonwealth Avenue) is complete.

Study Partners

• City of Bristol
• Bristol Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Mount Rogers Planning District Commission
• Bristol Virginia Transit

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Blake Ailor

Lead Consultant: Alex Shoemaker 

Schedule

PHASE	DATES	TASKS
Phase 1	August 2021 – September 2021	Problem Diagnosis/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2	October 2021 – March 2022	Stakeholder/Public engagement and feedback
Phase 3	March 2022 – July 2022	Investment strategy cost estimation and refinement