RI-25-02: Route 627 - Henrico County/Hanover County

RI2502 Overview Map

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

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: June 16, 2025

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