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$14 million approved for Roads
The bond referendum for roads provided $14 million for improvements to a 1.9-mile section of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike, near Richmond Raceway.
With construction set to start in spring 2023, the road will be widened to four lanes — from two lanes currently — between East Laburnum Avenue and the railroad crossing that’s north of Azalea Avenue, near the Chickahominy River crossing.
The $41 million project also is being supported with state and federal transportation funds.
In addition to widening the pavement, the project will provide a divided road with a multiuse trail for bicyclists and pedestrians on one side and a sidewalk on the other. The improvements are designed to improve safety and capacity as well as promote economic development in the area.
Referendum Question
Shall Henrico County, Virginia, be authorized to contract a debt and issue its general obligation bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $14,000,000 pursuant to the Public Finance Act of 1991 to finance various road and sidewalk projects including the acquisition of land necessary for such projects?
Approved by voters: 131,341 votes “yes” to 27,494 votes “no”
