RI-25-03: U.S Route 58 - Town of Clarksville
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Intersection of U.S. 58 (Clarksville Bypass) and U.S. 15 (Virginia Avenue)
Project Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate cost-effective alternatives that address the identified VTrans needs (safety, corridor preservation, and access) at the intersection of U.S. 58 (Clarksville Bypass) and U.S. 15 (Virginia Avenue). The study location has been identified in VTrans as a Distressed area.
Survey
Provide your input on proposed alternatives for the intersection of U.S. 58 (Clarksville Bypass) and U.S. 15 (Virginia Avenue) in the Town of Clarksville.
Take the survey through March 19, 2026.
Study Partners
- Town of Clarksville
- Mecklenburg County
- Southside Planning District Commission
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 12-31, 2025
|
1,239 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 97% |
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 73% |
| Industrial and Economic Development Area (IEDA) | 34% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 34% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 88% |
| Reducing traffic congestion | 77% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 69% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 68% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 54% |
| Public transit access and service | 53% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 50% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Side-impact crashes | 64% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 55% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 44% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 42% |
| Inadequate lighting | 31% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 30% |
| Running red lights | 13% |
| Other | 11% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 10% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 10% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 7% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 4% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 3% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 2% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 26% |
| Poor signal coordination | 50% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 37% |
| Other | 20% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 13% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 27% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 7% |
| Difficulty when walking | 10% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 8% |
| Cycling | 3% |
| Walking | 3% |
| Other | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 0% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 0% |
RI-25-03 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.3MB
Last updated: March 5, 2026
