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Grayson County adopts VDOT six‑year road plan after residents press for fixes on Old River Lane and Rock Creek Road
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing in which residents described hazardous conditions on Old River Lane, Rock Creek Road and other local routes, the Grayson County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt VDOT's six‑year secondary roads plan and approved resolutions adding several local segments to the plan.
The Grayson County Board of Supervisors voted March 12 to adopt the Virginia Department of Transportation’s proposed six‑year secondary roads plan after an extended public hearing in which multiple residents urged the board to prioritize hazardous local roads.
Residents living near Old River Lane and Rock Creek Road described erosion, failing culverts, narrow widths and heavy recreational traffic. "Rock Creek Road is very hazardous. It's only 11 feet wide at some places ... someone's gonna get killed eventually," said Clara Richards, who identified herself as living at 494 Rock Creek Road. David Stauffer, who said he lives on Old River Lane, asked the county to "seriously consider" an engineering evaluation, improved drainage and replacement of dysfunctional culverts before pursuing paving.
The VDOT presentation preceding public comment laid out the agency’s proposed projects and funding for FY 2026–32. A county representative explained that a previously partially funded Chestnut Grove project consumed $309,839 of prior allocations and left approximately $665,992 available for additional projects; the presenter listed candidate routes including Hickory Lane (Route 786), Walnut Lane (Route 860), Mount Olivet (Route 633) and Maple Ridge Lane.
After hearing from more than a dozen citizens — who described washboarding, dust, speeding and emergency‑access concerns — the board considered a set of resolutions to add specific road segments to the secondary construction list. The board moved to adopt the overall six‑year plan and proceeded with roll‑call procedures for the resolutions. The meeting record shows the board adopted the listed resolutions and advanced the six‑year plan; specific construction dates and full funding schedules will be determined by VDOT and by the county’s implementation process.
Residents raised procedural concerns about timing and prior communications. Robert Pollard said he was told his road would be added to the plan and later read in local reporting that money had been allocated elsewhere; he requested follow‑up and a meeting with county staff. The chair acknowledged the concern and asked staff to meet with Pollard.
The board’s adoption moves the named road segments into the planning process; funding and construction remain contingent on final VDOT schedules and available appropriations. The board closed the public hearing on the six‑year plan before moving to the next agenda item.
The county’s public record of the adopted resolutions will be available after the clerk files the final minutes and VDOT schedules the projects.
