Albemarle County: Work set to begin next week on Crozet improvement project

Albemarle County is set to begin work on the Crozet Square and Oak Street Improvements Project on Monday, Jan. 6.

The project will upgrade the stormwater system, enhance water drainage, improve ADA accessibility and pedestrian accommodations, create more marked parking areas, update signage, and improve traffic flow in the area between The Square and Oak Street.

Focal points

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• The Square will see upgrades along 670 feet, including a new sidewalk near existing businesses, perpendicular parking on both sides of the road, and changes at the Crozet Avenue
• To improve the traffic flow, the intersection of The Square and Crozet Avenue will be converted into a right-turn-only intersection, meaning no left turns will be allowed from The Square onto Crozet Avenue or from Crozet Avenue onto The Square. Southbound vehicles on Crozet Avenue will be able to access The Square via Library Avenue and Oak Street.
• Oak Street improvements will cover 320 feet and include a sidewalk on the west side and perpendicular parking on the east side.

Traffic, business impacts

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County planners designed the project to be constructed in stages to limit the impact on businesses and the community while maintaining traffic and access to local businesses. During all construction phases, access to businesses will remain. Additionally, there will always be access to private property along the corridor.

During construction, there will be intermittent lane closures, and flagging will be in place. Please slow down, follow all detour signs as posted, be mindful of traffic shifts in the construction zones, and give crews space to work as you drive through the work zones.

Project timeline

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Stage 1: Beginning Jan. 6

• Construction improvements along Oak Street
• Detour Oak Street traffic to use The Square, Library Avenue, and Alley access

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Stage 2: Beginning in March

• Construction improvements on The Square from Oak Street to the Alley
• Detour The Square traffic to use Library Avenue, Oak Street, and the Alley

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Stage 3: Beginning in May

• Construction improvements on The Square from Crozet Avenue to the Alley
• Detour The Square traffic to use Library Avenue and Oak Street

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Stage 4: Beginning in June

• Construction of the sidewalk in front of businesses along The Square via night work

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Stage 5: Beginning in August

• Construction of final paving, signing, and striping