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County and VDOT outline corridor improvements for Lightfoot–Centerville; Smart Scale funding targeted
Summary
A corridor study for Route 60 (Richmond Road) and Centerville Road identified preferred alternatives — including partial median U-turns, added turn lanes, and ADA crosswalk upgrades — and staff will finalize costs for a Smart Scale funding application due August 1.
County staff and VDOT presented progress on a corridor study covering Route 60 (Richmond Road) from Lightfoot to Route 199 and Centerville Road from Long Hill to Richmond Road, outlining preferred alternatives and a funding strategy aimed at the Commonwealth's Smart Scale program.
The study team identified six intersections of concern and used an intersection-selection matrix and a public survey (13,574 responses) to prioritize alternatives. Preferred measures include a partial median u‑turn (MUT) at Lightfoot and Route 60, additional left‑turn lanes on ramp approaches, reconfigured receiving lanes at Centerville/Opportunity Way, signal upgrades with synchronized timing, ADA curb‑ramp and high‑visibility crosswalk upgrades, and sidewalk extensions to improve transit access.
Consultant Gabby Cross summarized the survey results and engineering rationale, noting that some portions of the corridor rank in the state's top 5% for bicycle/pedestrian crash risk. The team said they will refine designs and cost estimates with the aim of submitting application materials by the August 1 Smart Scale deadline and returning to the board in June with a proposed resolution of support.
Board members asked for additional detail about signal coordination near the railroad crossing at Lightfoot and the risk of queueing into the railroad crossing; staff said existing hardware is in place in some locations but coordination with CSX and interagency systems is required. Staff also noted the corridor is constrained by existing development, so many solutions rely on geometric reconfigurations, signal timing and targeted widening at critical turn pockets rather than wholesale corridor expansion.
What comes next: Staff will finalize cost estimates and preferred‑alternative packages, coordinate required signal/railroad work, and return with materials to support a Smart Scale application and a June resolution of support from the board.
