VDOT updates Courthouse Road projects and addresses pothole concerns

The Prince George County government meeting held on April 8, 2025, focused on several key infrastructure projects and community concerns regarding road maintenance and safety. The meeting began with updates on various ongoing and upcoming projects.

The Courthouse Road and Bull Hill Roundabout project is nearing completion, with landscaping and minor electrical work remaining, expected to finish by the end of next week. The Middle and Jefferson Roundabout is on track for construction to start in late 2026, with project awards anticipated in December of that year. The Bridal and Prince George Drive Roundabout is set to begin design work in late 2025, with construction projected for late 2028. Additionally, the Queen Street turn lane project is being expedited, with hopes to award it by December 2025 and commence construction in early 2026, lasting approximately six to eight months.

The meeting also addressed ongoing road maintenance efforts, including a "pothole blitz" initiative encouraging residents to report potholes for prompt repairs. Recent paving was completed on Jordan Point Road and Route 10, with striping scheduled soon. The status of Golf Course Road was discussed, with quotes being gathered for necessary work, while Tweet Road and West Quaker Road were noted for ongoing repairs and ditching efforts.

Concerns were raised about specific roads, including a request for a speed study on Sunnybrook Road due to issues with heavy truck traffic and school bus safety. Other roads, such as Sandy Ridge Road, were highlighted for their poor conditions, prompting requests for inspections and potential repairs.

Discussion also included the criteria for road maintenance methods, specifically the use of slurry seal versus hot asphalt. It was clarified that secondary roads typically receive different treatment based on traffic volume and road classification, with the process for upgrading a road from secondary to primary status requiring state approval.

The meeting concluded with no further questions from board members, emphasizing the county's commitment to addressing infrastructure needs and community safety concerns.