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County awards $40.32M contract to widen Richmond‑Henrico Turnpike and install major water main
Summary
Henrico approved a $40,320,000 unit‑price contract to Abernathy Construction Corporation for Richmond‑Henrico Turnpike improvements, including roadway widening, sidewalks/trails and a 42‑inch water main expected to improve east–west water conveyance; the project is estimated at two years.
The board approved an award to Abernathy Construction Corporation for an estimated $40,320,000 to build improvements on Richmond‑Henrico Turnpike. Public works staff described the award as a unit‑price contract that widens the roadway to four lanes, adds a sidewalk on one side and a trail on the other, and includes a 42‑inch water main intended to improve water conveyance from the west to the east side of the county.
Staff said the construction schedule is approximately two years. Board members discussed project sequencing and interjurisdictional coordination; finance, scheduling, and preconstruction activities will proceed with reimbursable CVTA and other grant funding where applicable.
