RI-25-01: Route 150 - Chesterfield County
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Dalebrook Drive to I-95
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and operational issues and develop solutions along Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) between Dalebrooke Drive and I-95. There were three (3) fatal and 34 severe injury crashes on this segment between 2019 and 2024.
Survey
The Phase 2 survey regarding proposed alternatives for the Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway) corridor between Dalebrook Drive and I-95 in Chesterfield County 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
- Federal Highway Administration
- Chesterfield County
- Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization
- Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
- Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC)
- WSP
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Liz McAdory and Kathryn Benedict
Lead Consultant: Sachin Katkar
Schedule
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
Study Documents
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 12-June 7, 2025
|
774 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 87% |
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 85% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 39% |
| Transit access | 26% |
| Pedestrian safety | 19% |
| Bicycle access | 11% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 88% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 80% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 72% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 69% |
| Public transit access and service | 55% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 50% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 45% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 73% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 66% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 61% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 36% |
| Side-impact crashes | 30% |
| Inadequate lighting | 26% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 16% |
| Running red lights | 16% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 14% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 8% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 6% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 6% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 5% |
| Other | 4% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 50% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 37% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 27% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 26% |
| Other | 20% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 13% |
| Difficulty when walking | 10% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 7% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 97% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 7% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 5% |
| Walking | 3% |
| Cycling | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
RI-25-01 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 900KB
Last updated: December 2, 2025
