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Residents press VDOT and county for Lighthouse View Road fixes; VDOT pledges short-term repairs, resurfacing set for 2027

6499222 · August 18, 2025
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Summary

Residents of Jay's Reach and Lighthouse View Road told the board the narrow, 16-foot road and limited sight lines create frequent close calls; VDOT said it would perform targeted repairs and ditch work and placed the route on a 2027 resurfacing schedule for a double-seal tar-and-chip treatment.

Residents from Jay's Reach and other Lighthouse View Road neighborhoods told the board that the narrow 16-foot road, poor sight lines on sharp curves and increasing large-vehicle traffic create a safety hazard.

A resident, who identified himself as a community representative, described repeated near head-on collisions on the road and urged the county and the Virginia Department of Transportation to take action. He said vegetation and the road's cross section contributed to dangerous conditions and that…

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