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County wins Smart Scale funding for Route 17 widening phases; staff outlines next steps

5361546 · June 5, 2025
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Summary

Isle of Wight County staff reported the Commonwealth Transportation Board recommended both Route 17 widening projects for Smart Scale funding. Staff explained the two-phase project approach, funding packaging and the role of prior regional RSTP funds toward phase 1.

County transportation staff told the Board of Supervisors that the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s Smart Scale draft funding scenario recommended funding two Route 17 widening projects the county submitted for Round 6.

Why it matters: Smart Scale is a competitive statewide program that provides grants for transportation projects. County staff said the recommendation places both Route 17 phases into the draft plan and that final adoption will occur when VDOT adopts its combined six‑year improvement plan.

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