CU02: U.S. 250

Intersection of Route 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 22 (Louisa Road) and intersection of Route 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 729 (North Milton Road)

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study will be to analyze the operational and safety issues identified along Richmond Road at the intersection of Richmond Road and Louisa Road and Richmond Road and North Milton Road. The intersection of Richmond Road and Louisa Road has been identified as a Potential for Safety Improvement. Congestion has been observed between the two intersections on the two-lane bridge. Back-ups also occur heading eastbound at the Richmond Road and Louisa Road intersection. As a result, a high amount of rear ends have been observed. As well, the quarry's location generates frequent heavy vehicle traffic, with some heavy vehicles using the Richmond Road right-turn lane as parking. Finally, the westbound acceleration lane onto Richmond Road from Louisa Road is short and does impact the operations and safety of the intersection.

The study goal will be to identify cost-effective innovative solutions that will improve the safety, reliability, and operations at the two Richmond Road intersections. Solutions will incorporate options to accommodate heavy vehicles while mitigating conflicts between heavy vehicles and traffic. The study team will also ensure that improvements are consistent with the County's comprehensive plan and contextually sensitive.

Survey

The survey regarding potential transportation safety and operations improvements at the intersection of Richmond Road and Louisa Road, and the intersection of Richmond Road and North Milton Road is complete.

Study Partners

• Albemarle County
• Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Charlottesville Area Transit
• JAUNT

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Charles Proctor

Lead Consultant:  Zach Harris

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