W. Broad St. Pedestrian and Transit Improvements – Parham Road to Pemberton Road
Project Status: Underway - Design
Estimated Cost: $17 million
Start Date: 2029
Estimated End Date: 2031
Magisterial District: Brookland Three Chopt
The County of Henrico will be constructing improvements for pedestrian safety and accessibility as well as transit access along W. Broad Street between Parham Road and Pemberton Road. The following improvements will be constructed, including:
- Sidewalk facilities, where currently not installed, on both sides of W. Broad Street
- Curb ramps and crosswalks
- Transit stop amenities
- Intersection modifications
- Traffic and pedestrian signal improvements
Relationship to Nearby Transit Investments
GRTC’s Pulse BRT Western Extension Project will introduce bus rapid transit improvements along the Broad Street corridor in the vicinity of this County project. While the two efforts are being advanced independently, the combined investments will enhance mobility options and support a safer, more connected transportation network for residents, businesses, and transit users.
Estimated Schedule:
- Design is underway.
- Right-of-way acquisition is underway.
- Utility relocation is anticipated to begin in 2028.
- Advertisement for construction is anticipated for 2029.
- Construction is anticipated to begin in 2029.
Progress to Date
Public Information meeting – The design public hearing was held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at R.C. Longan Elementary School located at 9200 Mapleview Ave., Henrico, VA 23294