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Developer R. Pizzoni says Exit 39 truck stop back on track; TIA expected May 2026
Summary
Developer R. Pizzoni told the Smyth County Board of Supervisors that delays on the Exit 39 Truck Stop were caused by an engineering contractor; he said the county can expect a preliminary traffic impact analysis in May 2026 and construction could begin in late 2026.
R. Pizzoni, a developer for the Exit 39 Truck Stop project, told the Smyth County Board of Supervisors that the project stalled because the initial engineering firm failed to transfer funds and complete required work. "As of now, we're on track to receive a preliminary traffic impact analysis by May 2026," Pizzoni said, adding that he has terminated the prior firm and engaged Lumsden and Associates of Roanoke to restart design and permitting tasks.
Board members pressed for specifics on size, schedule and the historic house on the property. Pizzoni said the current development footprint is expected to be "between 7 to 10 acres," that there are no immediate plans to remove the on-site historic house and that the project could begin earthmoving in the "later part of 2026." He also said he will provide written updates for minor progress and return in person for major milestones.
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