Markel Road Traffic Calming

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Project Summary

Project Status
Completed
Estimated Cost
$187,000
Start Date
January 2023
Estimated End Date
February 2023
Magisterial District
Brookland

Project Description

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.