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VDOT details paving, pavement treatments and winter‑storm staffing for county roads
Summary
VDOT and county maintenance reported planned paving on Route 3 and Route 203, a Cape Seal preventive treatment on several roads, HSIP shoulder projects going to bid, and pretreatment and 24/7 crew schedules for an approaching snow event; board members thanked crews for pothole repairs.
The county heard a road and winter operations update from VDOT staff that outlined this year’s paving plan and preparations for an incoming storm.
Lede: VDOT reported plans to pave portions of Route 3 (Flatiron to Finches Hill, about 5.5 miles) and Route 203 (from Coppell Highway down to Steamboat Landing), to apply latex preventive treatment on Longfield Road and to perform Cape Seal surface treatment on Antioch Road, Ferry Landing Road and Industrial Park Drive.
Nut graf: Staff said HSIP paved‑shoulder projects on Route 202 and Route 3 will be advertised for bids immediately, and that revenue‑sharing projects are expected to proceed once outstanding easements are completed. VDOT also described maintenance work performed year‑to‑date including pothole repairs and ditch and brush clearing.
Storm preparation and operations
VDOT and county maintenance reported pretreatment ahead of a forecasted storm and said crews would operate 12‑hour shifts and 24‑hour coverage until roads were cleared. VDOT encouraged residents to check Virginia 511 / traffic updates for real‑time road status.
Board comments
Supervisors praised recent pothole repairs and thanked VDOT and county crews for work on bridges and maintenance. No formal action was taken on the presentation.
Sources: Presentation and remarks by VDOT representative (identified in the meeting as Mr. Beal).
