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Board backs VDOT roundabout project on Route 30; county to sponsor SmartScale application
Summary
VDOT asked New Kent County to sponsor a one‑lane roundabout at Route 30 and Farmers Drive to reduce crashes; the board agreed to sponsor a SmartScale 7 application for an updated $10.7 million estimate and adopted a supporting resolution.
Amy Inman, representing VDOT, briefed the board on a safety audit for a 2.5-mile section of Route 30 and recommended a one-lane roundabout at the Farmers Drive intersection to reduce conflict points and left‑turn crashes. VDOT's initial pre-application looked favorable and the updated cost estimate presented to the board was about $10,700,000. Ms. Inman said the locality would not be asked to provide a local match at this time and VDOT will lead project development and public involvement if SmartScale funding is awarded.
Ms. Stewart moved to adopt the resolution supporting the SmartScale submission; Clerk Watkins polled the board and the motion passed with recorded 'Aye' votes. Board members said they would participate in VDOT-led public outreach as the project advances.
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