Hermitage Road Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements – Preliminary Design

Project Status: Preliminary

Estimated Cost: $12-15 million
Start Date: TBD
Estimated End Date: TBD

Magisterial District:   Brookland  

The County of Henrico will be evaluating constructing accommodations to increase pedestrian access and connectivity. The following improvements are being evaluated, including:

• ​​A conceptual study along Hermitage Road that presents conceptual designs for new pedestrian accommodations from Staples Mill Road to Hilliard Road. These may include new sidewalk or other quick-build alternatives to traditional “curb and gutter sidewalks” as interim improvements until a full sidewalk, curb, and gutter can be installed.  
• The corridor presents some challenges for building sidewalk with several areas of utilities, drainage work, and floodplain conflicts. This effort will evaluate feasibility and develop cost estimates for different segments throughout the study area and identify short and mid-term options for constructing sidewalk along Hermitage Road.

Estimated Schedule: (Month Year)

• Study began 2nd Quarter, 2024.
• Study completion anticipated 2nd Quarter, 2025.

Progress to Date

A Public Information Meeting  was held on Wednesday,  February 26th, 2025, at the Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School Gymnasium from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Project displays and handouts from the meeting are linked below.  

The public comment period has closed. A summary of feedback received during the comment period is provided below, as well as materials presented at the public meeting. Please reach out to the project manager if you have additional questions or comments about the study.