Richmond-Henrico Turnpike Improvements – South

Project Status: Underway - Utility Relocation

Estimated Cost: $29.75 million
Start Date: 2025
Estimated End Date: 2026

Magisterial District:   Fairfield  

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

• The project will widen Richmond-Henrico Turnpike from the intersection of Laburnum Avenue north to the Hummingbird Lane.
• The existing 2-lane, undivided roadway will be improved to a four-lane, divided roadway with a 16-foot raised median.
• A sidewalk will be constructed along the west side of Richmond-Henrico Turnpike and a lighted shared-use path will be added along the east side.
• These pedestrian and bicycle amenities will provide direct access to Laburnum Elementary School and enhanced access to the Henrico High School. The project also includes replacement of an existing drainage pipes south of Lark Drive.

Estimated Schedule

• Design is underway.
• Right-of-way is complete.
• Utility relocation is underway.
• Advertisement for construction is anticipated for the 4th Quarter, 2024.
• Construction is anticipated to start in 2025.
• Project completion is anticipated in 2026.

Progress to Date

• A public information meeting was held November 13, 2019, and June 4, 2019. A public hearing was held October 21, 2020.