Route 5 and New Osborne Turnpike Improvements
Project Status: Study
Estimated Cost: $230K
Start Date: TBD
Estimated End Date: TBD
Magisterial District: Varina
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The County of Henrico is conducting a study to evaluate necessary safety and operational improvements along the Route 5 and New Osborne Turnpike corridors. This study is being conducted in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the City of Richmond. Public feedback has been collected to better understand existing conditions and identify opportunities to enhance the experience for all corridor users. Traffic data has been analyzed in conjunction with this feedback to assess current operations and inform the development and evaluation of various improvement alternatives. The next step is to present the various improvement alternatives to gather public input. Related Study: VDOT conducted the Route 5 Safety and Operations Study at the request of Henrico County. The study evaluated transportation needs in the segment of Route 5 between Varina Road and Four Mile Run Parkway and prepared recommendations to improve safety and reduce congestion in this area. This study can be found at this link: VDOT – Henrico – Route 5 safety and operations study
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Progress to Date
- A public information meeting was held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Varina Library, 1875 New Market Road, Henrico, VA 23231. Public Information Meeting No. 1 materials can be found in Documents section below.
- A public information meeting with a presentation that includes proposed alternatives will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Varina High School Auditorium, 7053 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 23231. Presentation will start at 5:45 PM. A link to the online survey can be found here: public information meeting no. 2 survey. Responses are due by March 19, 2026. Public Information Meeting No. 2 materials can be found in Documents section below.