VDOT seeks Board resolution for rural rustic plan; staff praise I‑81 bridge repair coordination

Mar 24, 2026

VDOT representatives told the Board the county must approve the annual rural rustic plan and adopt a resolution ahead of a June 15 public hearing; VDOT credited extensive multi‑agency coordination for a recent I‑81 southbound shutdown to repair a bridge.

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Ed Carter, representing the Virginia Department of Transportation, reviewed the county’s rural rustic program and said the plan must be approved annually. He outlined the six‑year ranking process for projects, funding sources and eligibility rules and said a public hearing and Board resolution are required before June 15 for the next six‑year plan.

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