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Final design work is being conducted by the [[Lane / Corman Joint Venture]] for a grade-separated interchange at Rio Road and U.S. 29 in [[Albemarle County]]. Major construction is expected in the summer of 2016.
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. <ref name="done">{{cite web|title=Western Bypass funding eliminated; CTB supports other U.S. 29 projects|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/18369-bypass-funding-eliminated/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=June 18, 2014|accessdate=June 19, 2014}}</ref> The project is called for in the [[Places29 Master Plan]]]  
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. <ref name="done">{{cite web|title=Western Bypass funding eliminated; CTB supports other U.S. 29 projects|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/18369-bypass-funding-eliminated/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=June 18, 2014|accessdate=June 19, 2014}}</ref> The project is called for in the [[Places29 Master Plan]]]  


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The project is part of a design-build contract process currently underway. <ref>{{cite web|title=VDOT sets aggressive deadlines for Route 29 projects|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/18631-route29-project-schedule/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=July 25, 2014|accessdate=July 27, 2014}}</ref>
The project is part of a design-build contract process currently underway. <ref>{{cite web|title=VDOT sets aggressive deadlines for Route 29 projects|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/18631-route29-project-schedule/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=July 25, 2014|accessdate=July 27, 2014}}</ref>


However, a group called [[Smart29]] has formed to seek to delay or halt the project. <ref>{{cite web|title=Rio Road interchange opponents organizing to block project|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/19657-rio-interchange-opponents/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=December 4, 2014|accessdate=December 8, 2014}}</ref>
However, a group called [[Smart29]] has formed to seek to delay or halt the project. <ref>{{cite web|title=Rio Road interchange opponents organizing to block project|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/19657-rio-interchange-opponents/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=December 4, 2014|accessdate=December 8, 2014}}</ref> However, they are not part to a lawsuit that was file in early March 2015 by a group of neighboring landowners.
 
 
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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}}
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==
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==Construction phasing==
==Construction phasing==
One of the concerns during planning will be how construction will be phased. It will take place at the same time as widening and construction of [[Berkmar Drive Extended]].  
One of the concerns during planning will be how construction will be phased. It will take place at the same time as widening and construction of [[Berkmar Drive Extended]].  


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 13:22, 25 March 2015


Grade-separated interchange at Rio Road and U.S. 29
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Project Underway

Project Overview

Major reconstruction of intersection
Cost $81 million
Location Albemarle County
Sponsor Albemarle County
Next meeting TBA

Status Update

Final design work

Final design work is being conducted by the Lane / Corman Joint Venture for a grade-separated interchange at Rio Road and U.S. 29 in Albemarle County. Major construction is expected in the summer of 2016.


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.

The project is part of a design-build contract process currently underway. [3]

However, a group called Smart29 has formed to seek to delay or halt the project. [4] However, they are not part to a lawsuit that was file in early March 2015 by a group of neighboring landowners.

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. [5] Opposition has coalesced around the Smart29 group.

Construction phasing

One of the concerns during planning will be how construction will be phased. It will take place at the same time as widening and construction of Berkmar Drive Extended.

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. VDOT sets aggressive deadlines for Route 29 projects, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, July 25, 2014, retrieved July 27, 2014.
  4. Web. Rio Road interchange opponents organizing to block project, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, December 4, 2014, retrieved December 8, 2014.
  5. Web. The Who Has the Answer to New US29 Panel, Neil Williamson, Free Enterprise Forum, retrieved June 19, 2014.