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{{ | '''Berkmar Drive Extended''' is a planned $54.4 million 2.3 mile long secondary road that is fully-funded by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. <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 road is called for in the [[Places29 Master Plan]] and would be a northward extension of [[Berkmar Drive]] over the South Fork of the [[Rivanna River]] to Town Center Drive. The [[Commonwealth Transportation Board]] awarded a contract to the [[Lane / Corman Joint Venture]] in February 2015. A notice to proceed was granted in March 2015. <ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville- Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area Transportation Projects | ||
Project Status Matrix | |||
|url=http://www.tjpdc.org//agendas_and_minutes/mpoPoli/age_mpoPoli_15_03_25.asp|author=|work=|publisher=Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=March 25, 2015}}</ref> However, the project is subject to a lawsuit. | |||
The concept is to build a parallel road to [[U.S. 29]] in order to provide more options to local traffic. | |||
It will be built at the same time as the widening and the [[Rio Road interchange]]. | |||
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However, the project received new life when former VDOT Commissioner [[Philip Shucet]] recommended spending over a quarter of the $200 million in funds set aside for the [[Western Bypass]]. The [[Commonwealth Transportation Board]] approved $54 million in funding for the project at its meeting on June 18. <ref>{{cite web|title=Recommendations unveiled for U.S. 29 congestion relief|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/18056-29-panel-recommendation/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=May 8, 2014|accessdate=May 19, 2014}}</ref> <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, the project received new life when former VDOT Commissioner [[Philip Shucet]] recommended spending over a quarter of the $200 million in funds set aside for the [[Western Bypass]]. The [[Commonwealth Transportation Board]] approved $54 million in funding for the project at its meeting on June 18. <ref>{{cite web|title=Recommendations unveiled for U.S. 29 congestion relief|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/18056-29-panel-recommendation/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=May 8, 2014|accessdate=May 19, 2014}}</ref> <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> | ||
A hearing to gather public input on a location | A hearing to gather public input on a location was held on September 18, 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Public hearing on Berkmar Drive extension set for Sept. 18|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/public-hearing-on-berkmar-drive-extension-set-for-sept/article_0c08b202-2a45-11e4-bcd4-0017a43b2370.html|author=Daily Progress Staff Reports|pageno=|printdate=August 23, 2014|publishdate=August 22, 2014|accessdate=August 27, 2014|cturl=}}</ref> Some community members are calling for the Berkmar extension to be somehow tied into Ashwood Boulevard to create more of an urban grid. <ref>{{cite web|title=Boyd walks out of meeting in protest|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/18780-boyd-walks-out-of-meeting-in-protest/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=August 14, 2014|accessdate=August 27, 2014}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | |||
[http://route29solutions.org/learn_more/4._berkmar_drive_extension.asp Berkmar Drive Extended page on Route 29 Solutions webpage] | |||
[[Category: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) items (illustrative)]] | [[Category: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) items (illustrative)]] | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 25 March 2015
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Project Underway
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Project Overview
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Protect and enhance capacity of Rt. 29 North and provide a parallel alternate multimodal route for local traffic
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| Cost | $54 million | |
| Location | Albemarle County | |
| Sponsor | Albemarle County | |
| Next meeting | Location hearing September 18, 2014 at Doubletree Hotel | |
Status Update
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Fully-funded by the Commonwealth Transportation Board |
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| Website | http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/route_29_solutions.asp | |
| VDOT Dashboard | 106137 | |
| Contact | Lou Hatter, VDOT spokesman | |
Berkmar Drive Extended is a planned $54.4 million 2.3 mile long secondary road that is fully-funded by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. [1] The road is called for in the Places29 Master Plan and would be a northward extension of Berkmar Drive over the South Fork of the Rivanna River to Town Center Drive. The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded a contract to the Lane / Corman Joint Venture in February 2015. A notice to proceed was granted in March 2015. [2] However, the project is subject to a lawsuit.
The concept is to build a parallel road to U.S. 29 in order to provide more options to local traffic.
It will be built at the same time as the widening and the Rio Road interchange.
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Funding history
The project remained a concept and was listed for years in the MPO Policy Board's Transportation Improvement Program as an illustrative transportation project. That meant funding from the state or federal government was not likely for the foreseeable future. The project was expected to be built with contributions from the private sector. [3].
However, the project received new life when former VDOT Commissioner Philip Shucet recommended spending over a quarter of the $200 million in funds set aside for the Western Bypass. The Commonwealth Transportation Board approved $54 million in funding for the project at its meeting on June 18. [4] [5]
A hearing to gather public input on a location was held on September 18, 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel. [6] Some community members are calling for the Berkmar extension to be somehow tied into Ashwood Boulevard to create more of an urban grid. [7]
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. [http://www.tjpdc.org//agendas_and_minutes/mpoPoli/age_mpoPoli_15_03_25.asp Charlottesville- Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Area Transportation Projects Project Status Matrix], Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ↑ FY09-12 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Rep. Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization. Web. 19 Oct. 2009. <http://www.tjpdc.org/pdf/TIP/FINAL_%20FY09%20TIP.pdf>
- ↑ Web. Recommendations unveiled for U.S. 29 congestion relief, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 8, 2014, retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ↑ Web. VDOT sets aggressive deadlines for Route 29 projects, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, July 25, 2014, retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ↑ Web. Public hearing on Berkmar Drive extension set for Sept. 18, Daily Progress Staff Reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, August 22, 2014, retrieved August 27, 2014.
- ↑ Web. Boyd walks out of meeting in protest, Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow, August 14, 2014, retrieved August 27, 2014.