The regional body that makes transportation-related decisions in Albemarle and Charlottesville learned about several new projects Wednesday, but it also sought to ensure that the now-defunct Western Bypass stays dead. Before being briefed on a new regional bike plan, possible bus service to Harrisonburg and the potential for more land for the Rivanna Trail, […]
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Coordination in early stages for Hydraulic Road intersection planning
This story is part of our #CvilleCurious project. You ask the questions, you vote on the questions you’re most curious about, and we answer. To ask your question, visit the CvilleCurious page. This question came from an anonymous reader. Construction is underway for $215 million worth of road improvements along the U.S. 29 corridor, but […]
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Western Bypass right-of-way in process of being sold
With the elimination of the Western Bypass of U.S. 29, the Virginia Department of Transportation is now selling back land purchased for the project in Albemarle County. “I think that the homeowners that have been held hostage by the bypass for all these years are breathing a huge sigh of relief,” said Jane Fogleman, a […]
