RI-25-02: Route 627 - Henrico County/Hanover County
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Azalea Avenue to I-295
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and operational issues and develop solutions along Route 627 (Richmond-Henrico Turnpike/Meadowbridge Road) between Azalea Avenue and I-295. There was one (1) fatal crash and there were four (4) severe injury crashes along this corridor between 2020 and 2024. The corridor includes two (2) Potential for Safety Improvement (PSI) intersections and 2 PSI segments.
Survey
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Route 627 (Richmond-Henrico Turnpike/Meadowbridge Road) between Azalea Avenue and I-295 was completed in June 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives to address the identified needs.
Study Partners
- Henrico County
- Hanover County
- Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization
- Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC)
- Buckingham Branch Railroad (BBRR)
- 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
|
579 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 80% |
| Congestion mitigation | 68% |
| Pedestrian safety | 46% |
| Bicycle access | 42% |
| Pedestrian access | 39% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 32% |
| Transit access | 24% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 85% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 80% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 75% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 74% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 73% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 71% |
| Public transit access and service | 67% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 58% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 46% |
| Inadequate lighting | 39% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 37% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 35% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 32% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 32% |
| Running red lights | 27% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 25% |
| Side-impact crashes | 16% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 15% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 11% |
| Other | 7% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 6% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Lack of turn lanes | 37% |
| Poor signal coordination | 50% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 26% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 7% |
| Difficulty when walking | 10% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 13% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 27% |
| Other | 20% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 98% |
| Cycling | 12% |
| Walking | 7% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 7% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 4% |
| Other | 1% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Last updated: September 2, 2025
