Markel Road Traffic Calming

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Project Status: Completed

Estimated Cost: $187,000
Start Date: January 2023
Estimated End Date: February 2023

Magisterial District:   Brookland  


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

  • The construction of a 10 ft. wide raised crosswalk with concrete curb bump outs across Markel Road.
  • Sidewalk improvements and a new crosswalk at the intersection of Byrd Avenue and Markel Road.

Estimated Schedule: (Month Year)

  • Design is underway.
  • Right-of-way acquisition is not anticipated.
  • Utility relocation is not anticipated.
  • Construction is anticipated to begin January 2023.

Before: 

Markel Road before the construction work was completed. Close up of Markel Road before the construction was completed.

 

 

 

 

After:

Aerial view of a new painted crosswalk on Markel Road.  Aerial view of the curb bump out, designed to slow traffic. Aerial view of new entrance to Markel Road.