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Board approves traffic speed study for SR 45S (Cumberland Road) after Planning Commission request
Summary
Following a Planning Commission recommendation, the board directed staff to request a speed study for SR 45S (Cumberland Road) to consider lowering the current 55 mph limit, citing community centers, homes and businesses along the corridor.
The Board approved a Planning Commission request to submit a traffic speed study for SR 45S (Cumberland Road) between SR 631 (Davenport Road) and SR 60 (Anderson Highway). Commissioner Allen had told the Planning Commission that the corridor includes community centers, a church, 23 homes and multiple businesses and that sight distance is limited; Commissioner Allen moved that staff submit a request to VDOT to consider lowering the 55 mph speed limit.
The Board adopted the Planning Commission recommendation on a motion by Supervisor Stimpson, seconded by Supervisor Hamlet, with a recorded unanimous vote. The action directs staff to pursue a formal speed study to determine whether reducing the speed limit is warranted.
