Churchville Avenue Construction and Detour Information
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Oct 30, 2009 02:40 PM
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Oct 30, 2011 02:40 PM |
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| Where | Churchville Avenue |
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Traffic Alert
A detour will begin on November 9 for eastbound traffic on a portion of Churchville Avenue (Route 250) in the City of Staunton. As part of construction on the Churchville Avenue in Staunton, Churchville Avenue will be closed to eastbound traffic from Albemarle Avenue to North Augusta Street (Route 11). The eastbound lane will be closed 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. The westbound lane will be open to traffic during construction.
The lane closures will allow for public utility installation, brick sidewalk installation, grading and paving operations, storm drainage construction and traffic signal installation.
There are several alternatives for work zone detours:
- For traffic traveling to the downtown Staunton business district, take Grubert Avenue south to West Beverly Street or take Thornrose Avenue south to West Beverly Street.
- For traffic traveling to Augusta Street area take Springhill Road to Route 262 east and then Commmerce (Route 11) to Augusta Street.
- For traffic traveling to Staunton from the Churchville area, take Route 262 bypass to Parkersburg TPKE (Route 254). Parkersburg TPKE turns into Beverley Street.
All work and scheduling is weather permitting. Detour signs will be posted in the Staunton area.
The Churchville Avenue construction contract value is $2,688,556.46 and was awarded to Fielder's Choice Enterprises Inc. of Charlottesville with a fixed completion date of May 4, 2011. The construction contract was approved by VDOT Commissioner David Ekern on Aug. 21, 2009.
The Churchville Avenue project extends from Albemarle Avenue to North Augusta Street and will replace the existing Churchville Avenue with a wider roadway. It will include turn lanes in both directions, upgraded pedestrian lighting, plus a walking and bike path.
Each travel lane will be 12-feet wide and have curb and gutter. A 10-foot wide walk and bikeway will be located on the south side of the road. A 5-foot wide sidewalk will be provided at the base of the rock wall on the north side of the road. Decorative signal and pedestrian light poles will be provided on Churchville Avenue, which is the main east/west route through Staunton.
Brick crosswalks and curb ramps are included with the project. Also included in the project are new water, sewer and storm drains.
A right-turn lane will be located eastbound at Lewis Street. A left-turn lane westbound will be provided at Lewis Street, Central Avenue, other streets. Room for turning trucks will be provided at each intersection.
The existing average daily traffic count is 11,000 vehicles per day and is projected to increase to 15,000 vehicles per day in the year 2026.
The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick, Shenandoah, Clarke, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, Rockbridge, Alleghany and Bath counties.
Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-866-MY511VA (866-695-1182) (TTY/TDD users, call 711). Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.
Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Share the road. Drive drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits. VDOT Point of Contact is Todd Stevens, 332-9047.
