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Traffic will begin using the new bridge on East Rio Road {{as of|June 29, 2010}}<ref>"Work on East Rio Road to Shift Traffic | Charlottesville Daily Progress." Charlottesville News, Sports, Business, Events and Jobs | Charlottesville Daily Progress. Web. 28 June 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/work_on_east_rio_road_to_shift_traffic/57674/>.</ref>. | Traffic will begin using the new bridge on East Rio Road {{as of|June 29, 2010}}<ref>"Work on East Rio Road to Shift Traffic | Charlottesville Daily Progress." Charlottesville News, Sports, Business, Events and Jobs | Charlottesville Daily Progress. Web. 28 June 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/work_on_east_rio_road_to_shift_traffic/57674/>.</ref>. | ||
==Temporary opening in 2010== | |||
In the October 2010, traffic will be routed along the county's portion of the road on a temporary basis while work is done at the new road's intersection with Rio Road<ref>Dixit, Rachana. "Part of Meadowcreek Parkway Opening Temporarily | Daily Progress." Home | Daily Progress. 22 Aug. 2010. Web. 23 Aug. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/aug/22/part-meadowcreek-parkway-opening-temporarily-ar-466869/>.</ref>. | |||
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*September 21, 2004 - Informal presentation to CATEC Board of Directors | *September 21, 2004 - Informal presentation to CATEC Board of Directors | ||
*December 2007 - An $11.8 million bid for construction was awarded to the Faulconer Construction Company | *December 2007 - An $11.8 million bid for construction was awarded to the Faulconer Construction Company | ||
*February 2009 - Construction starts | |||
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Project Underway
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Project Overview
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1. Improve traffic flow between Rio Road (Route 631) and Route 250
2. Provide more direct access to and from the Charlottesville downtown area |
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| Cost | $30,590,522 - County applying for VDOT Revenue Sharing in FY2009 to cover balance | |
| Sponsor | VDOT | |
Status Update
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This is Albemarle County's portion of the project. A contract was awarded to Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. on December 18, 2008 by the Commonwealth Transportation Board for $11.8 million. Construction will begin in February 2009, with completion in the fall of 2011. Roadway to open in spring of 2012, pending completion of McIntire Road Extended and 250 Interchange. |
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| VDOT Dashboard | VDOT Dashboard Entry | |
| Contact | Greg Krystyniak, Project Manager, Location & Design Section, VDOT Culpeper District | |
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This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses. |
The portion of the Meadowcreek Parkway in Albemarle County is one of three parts of the Meadowcreek Parkway project. It is currently under construction, with an anticipated completion date of October 2011. Elements of the road were designed by Jones & Jones, a Seattle-based landscape architectural firm. Construction work is being performed by Faulconer Construction Company.
When complete, this portion of the parkway will be 1.3 miles long, running from Melbourne Road to East Rio Road. It will run north around the Charlottesville High School athletic facilities and continue parallel with the railroad tracks. After crossing Meadow Creek, the road will shift to the east around the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center {CATEC} and join Rio Road just south of the school.
Traffic will begin using the new bridge on East Rio Road As of June 29, 2010[1].
Temporary opening in 2010
In the October 2010, traffic will be routed along the county's portion of the road on a temporary basis while work is done at the new road's intersection with Rio Road[2].
History
- May 2001 - Jones and Jones submits report outlining final alignment from Melbourne Road to Rio Road
- March 20, 2003 - The Virginia Department of Transportation held an open design public hearing
- May 5, 2004 - Board of Supervisors adopts resolution of intent endorsing design[3]
- September 21, 2004 - Informal presentation to CATEC Board of Directors
- December 2007 - An $11.8 million bid for construction was awarded to the Faulconer Construction Company
- February 2009 - Construction starts
Map
Construction
On July 6 2009, the county announced that 12% of the construction was completed[4].
Other components of the Meadowcreek Parkway
The larger parkway project includes two other phases, both in the city:
External Links
VDOT's Meadow Creek Parkway page
Notes
- ↑ "Work on East Rio Road to Shift Traffic | Charlottesville Daily Progress." Charlottesville News, Sports, Business, Events and Jobs | Charlottesville Daily Progress. Web. 28 June 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/work_on_east_rio_road_to_shift_traffic/57674/>.
- ↑ Dixit, Rachana. "Part of Meadowcreek Parkway Opening Temporarily | Daily Progress." Home | Daily Progress. 22 Aug. 2010. Web. 23 Aug. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/aug/22/part-meadowcreek-parkway-opening-temporarily-ar-466869/>.
- ↑ Kelsey, Jack M. "Meadow Creek Parkway; CATEC Impacts." Letter to Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. 19 Apr. 2005. Albemarle County, Virginia - Official Web Site. Albemarle County. Web. 25 Nov. 2009. <http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Board_of_Supervisors/Forms/Agenda/2005files/20050504/Meadowcreekparkwayattache.pdf>.
- ↑ VDOT: County’s portion of Meadowcreek Parkway on schedule, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 6 Jul 2009.