Surry planners present Route 31 corridor draft as residents push for separated bike path

Oct 27, 2025

Planning staff briefed the commission on a draft Route 31 Corridor Opportunities Report and related comprehensive-plan updates; a resident urged a separated off-road bike/pedestrian path instead of widening Route 31, citing high vehicle speeds and safety concerns.

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The Surry County Planning Commission on the meeting reviewed a draft Route 31 Corridor Opportunities Report produced with assistance from a Virginia APA pro bono team and a private planning firm, and heard public calls for safer bike and pedestrian infrastructure along the corridor.

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