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==History== | ==History== | ||
The project was listed in the three-party agreement between [[Charlottesville]], [[Albemarle County]], and the [[University of Virginia]]. {{fact}} | |||
==Opposition from the business community== | ==Opposition from the business community== | ||
The project has long been opposed by the [[North Charlottesville Business Council]] and continues to be opposed by the [[Free Enterprise Forum]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=The Who Has the Answer to New US29 Panel|url=http://freeenterpriseforum.wordpress.com/2014/06/19/the-who-has-the-answer-to-new-us29-panel/|author=Neil Williamson|work=|publisher=Free Enterprise Forum|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=June 19, 2014}}</ref> | |||
==Construction phasing== | ==Construction phasing== | ||
One of the concerns during planning will be how construction will be phased. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 11:05, 19 June 2014
Grade-separated interchange at Rio Road and U.S. 29 | ||
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Project Overview
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Major reconstruction of intersection
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Cost | $81 million | |
Location | Albemarle County | |
Sponsor | Albemarle County | |
Next meeting | July 2 Board of Supervisors discussion of business assistance program | |
Status Update
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Fully funded by the CTB on June 18, 2014 |
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On June 18, 2014, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved $81 million for design and construction of a grade-separated interchange at Rio Road and U.S. 29. [1] The project is called for in the Places29 Master Plan]
The project has been part of the discussions of how to address traffic congestion on U.S. 29 for many decades.
The project was recommended by the Route 29 Advisory Panel. [2] It has a preliminary cost estimate of $81 million.
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History
The project was listed in the three-party agreement between Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University of Virginia. [citation needed]
Opposition from the business community
The project has long been opposed by the North Charlottesville Business Council and continues to be opposed by the Free Enterprise Forum. [3]
Construction phasing
One of the concerns during planning will be how construction will be phased.
References
- ↑ Web. Western Bypass funding eliminated; CTB supports other U.S. 29 projects, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, June 18, 2014, retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ↑ Web. Recommendations unveiled for U.S. 29 congestion relief, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 8, 2014, retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ↑ Web. The Who Has the Answer to New US29 Panel, Neil Williamson, Free Enterprise Forum, retrieved June 19, 2014.