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VDOT reports paving, drainage and bridge progress; county raises intersection safety concerns
Summary
VDOT briefed the board on completed 2025 paving, ongoing drainage and bridge work (Carey's Creek bridge nearing completion) and an upcoming traffic study (expected Jan. 6). Residents urged safety fixes at several intersections; VDOT explained the 'innovative intersection' review required before signals and the option for developer-funded roundabouts.
A VDOT representative provided the county with a quarterly report on Dec. 3, saying the 2025 paving schedule is complete, crews are doing drainage pipe replacements ahead of the 2026 paving schedule, and the bridge project over Carey's Creek is expected to finish this month if weather permits. VDOT said pavement‑marking work remains in some Fluvanna locations.
Residents and supervisors raised safety concerns about several intersections including the Firm Cliff/Route 64 exit and a blind left onto Ruritan Lake/Route 53. One resident described the turn as effectively blind and urged expedited improvements. VDOT said the traffic‑study results (expected Jan. 6) will inform whether an innovative intersection treatment, such as a roundabout, is warranted. The representative explained that a signal justification report is required before installing a traffic signal and that roundabouts often are safer than signals if the innovative‑intersection review supports them.
VDOT staff noted that a developer can construct intersection improvements to VDOT standards if that is the preferred strategy, but any such private work must be submitted for permit review and approval before the state will accept the work.
Supervisors asked VDOT to review stop‑ahead sign placement and pavement marking changes along Route 600 and Route 250; staff said they would pull the work order and provide justification for the marking decisions.
