Hermitage Road Pedestrian and Roadway Improvements – Preliminary Design
Project Status: Preliminary
Estimated Cost: $12-15 million (for entire corridor)
Start Date: 1st Quarter, 2026
Estimated End Date: 1st Quarter, 2026
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.
- “Early Work” anticipated 1st Quarter, 2026
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.
Construction on Phase 1’s “Early Work” between Gibraltar Drive and Alycia Avenue is anticipated to begin in early 2026. The existing sidewalk between Alycia Avenue and Vernon Road will be replaced with new sidewalk and ADA-accessible curb ramps that are to County standards. A new walkway will be constructed between Vernon Road and Gibralar Drive as proposed during the public meeting. The new walkway will be asphalt with lane delineators to provide separation from the roadway. A crosswalk and pedestrian refuge island will also be constructed at Vernon Road.