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VDOT seeks support for Alternative 1A in Powhatan Parkway EIS, schedules December public hearing
Summary
VDOT briefed the board on the environmental impact statement for the Powhatan Parkway extension, described four alternatives and said staff will recommend Alternative 1A (smallest footprint) to the Commonwealth Transportation Board after a December 9 public hearing and a January CTB action; an EIS release is anticipated late 2026 with a NEPA decision mid‑2027.
Scott Smisek, VDOT environmental staff, previewed an environmental impact statement (EIS) for Phase 2 of the Powhatan Parkway extension and described the agency’s public‑involvement and agency‑coordination process. He said Federal Highway issued a notice of intent this summer to initiate the EIS and that VDOT held a virtual study introduction and an October 2024 in‑person meeting with a 30‑day comment period to shape the range of alternatives.
Scott told the board the EIS study area considers existing and planned projects (including Phase 1 work and…
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