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Resident raises road-paving concerns; council pursues truck routing and stop sign request
Summary
A resident asked how often town roads are paved and raised pothole and manhole concerns on Church Street; councilors noted VDOT is working on a no-through-trucks routing and a councilor asked staff to request a stop sign at Church and Main to address sight-line problems.
Resident Andy Tunell asked how often town roads are paved and raised concerns about potholes and a manhole cover sticking up on Church Street. Mayor Mary Bess Smith responded that roads in town are not routinely paved and acknowledged Church Street’s poor condition.
Under the Town Manager’s report, staff said the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is continuing work on a no-through-trucks restriction through town; the proposed detour would route trucks via Poor Farm Road to Springwood Road. Staff noted a potential sight-distance issue at the Poor Farm/Springwood intersection that is being researched.
Councilor Paige Ware asked whether the town could request VDOT install a stop sign at Church and Main Streets to create a three-way stop, saying the current sight lines make the corner hard for drivers to see oncoming vehicles. The transcript records the request but does not show whether VDOT or staff committed to a timeline for review or installation.
