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VDOT tells Nelson supervisors roundabout at Kenmore/US-151 is a funded safety project; canceling now could cost county

Nelson County Board of Supervisors · January 14, 2026
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Summary

VDOT clarified that the Kenmore/US-151 roundabout is funded in the current Six-Year Improvement Plan and that only the Commonwealth Transportation Board can cancel a fully-funded project. VDOT provided crash statistics and an early cost estimate should the county seek to withdraw.

A Virginia Department of Transportation representative told Nelson County supervisors on Jan. 13 that the planned roundabout at the Kenmore / US-151 intersection is funded in the current six-year plan and designed specifically to improve roadway safety.

Mister Brown (VDOT) warned that "Only the Commonwealth Transportation Board can cancel a project that is fully funded," and said the county could face…

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