VDOT and contractor Curtis Contracting Inc. open the new two-lane hybrid roundabout on Route 743 (Hydraulic Road) at Hillsdale Drive in Charlottesville one week earlier than expected.
The work was originally expected to be completed on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Beginning Tuesdaythe detour will lift, and the roadway will open, allowing drivers to access U.S. 29 (Seminole Trail) from Hydraulic Road. Please use caution when navigating through the new intersection.
Be aware that contractor crews will remain in the area as they complete punch list items for the roundabout.
The roundabout is one of four project elements that will improve safety and efficient movement as well as increase multi-modal access within the Hydraulic Road and U.S. 29 area. The other elements include:
- A pedestrian bridge over U.S. 29 with bus stops for future service near Zan Road.
- A signalized pedestrian crossing and reconfigured traffic movements at the Hydraulic Road and U.S. 29 intersection.
- Improved access management at the Hydraulic Road/Brandywine Drive and Hydraulic Road/Michie Drive intersections.
The four transportation improvements are funded for a combined $24 million through the SMART SCALE process.
For more information about the project elements, visit Hydraulic Road and U.S. 29 transportation improvements
For more information on the roundabout portion of this project, go to Hydraulic Road and Hillsdale Drive Roundabout.
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