Cumberland County sets public hearing on VDOT secondary six‑year plan; paving projects continue

County staff told the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors that several paving and road‑work projects are underway and that the county should set a public hearing on the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Secondary Six‑Year Plan.

The board packet and staff remarks list multiple pavement projects: about 8.2 miles on Route 638 (John Randolph Road to Route 45 and Route 600), approximately 4.6 miles on Route 639 (Puffy Road to Route 638), and roughly 1.2 miles on Route 636 (Raines Tavern to Route 635). Staff also reported ongoing pavement and parking work countywide and said VDOT is reviewing signage and advanced speed reduction signs on the Route 60 corridor approaching the courthouse from the east.

Staff recommended setting a public hearing for the Secondary Six‑Year Plan at the board’s June meeting; staff said a board adoption is anticipated in June subject to the public hearing and VDOT review. Roadside mowing was reported to begin after Memorial Day. Staff also noted that Corral Road is eligible for inclusion in the secondary six‑year plan and that staff will present options to the board.

A staff presenter said BDOT (VDOT) is still reviewing signage and is assessing existing and potential future signs. The packet references a public‑engagement step and draft plan receipt; staff will provide the draft plan to the board for review ahead of the public hearing.

No formal vote on individual paving contracts was recorded in the excerpt; staff said they would accept questions and arrange follow‑ups with VDOT or county staff as needed.