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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
Rio-Road.jpg

Planned

Project Overview

Major reconstruction of intersection
Cost $81 million
Location Albemarle County
Sponsor Albemarle County
Next meeting July 2 Board of Supervisors discussion of business assistance program

Status Update

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

  1. Web. Western Bypass funding eliminated; CTB supports other U.S. 29 projects, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, June 18, 2014, retrieved June 19, 2014.
  2. Web. Recommendations unveiled for U.S. 29 congestion relief, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 8, 2014, retrieved May 19, 2014.
  3. Web. The Who Has the Answer to New US29 Panel, Neil Williamson, Free Enterprise Forum, retrieved June 19, 2014.