Provide input on four project pipeline studies

BRISTOL—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on four transportation studies assessing potential safety improvements in Abingdon, Lebanon, the Hansonville community in Russell County and Richlands.

The surveys are part of a study that began early this year. Elements of the studies will prioritize roadway safety.

VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more and take an online survey May 27-June 10. Community input received through this survey will help the study team identify existing issues along the study corridor and develop recommendations for potential improvements that will be evaluated and presented during the next phase of the study.

Abingdon (Washington County):

Project Website: https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/bristol/br-25-01/

Survey: https://publicinput.com/br-25-01

Lebanon (Russell County):

Project Website: https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/bristol/br-25-04/

Survey: https://publicinput.com/br-25-04

Hansonville (Russell County):

Project Website: https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/bristol/br-25-02/

Survey: https://publicinput.com/br-25-02

Richlands (Tazewell County):

Project Website: https://vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov/studies/bristol/br-25-03/

Survey: https://publicinput.com/br-25-03

Comments can also be sent to vdotinfo@vdot.virginia.gov or to Mr. Blake Ailor at Blake.Ailor@vdot.virginia.gov. You can also send your response through the mail to Blake Ailor, Bristol District Planner, Virginia Department of Transportation, 2111 Bonham Road, Bristol, Virginia 24201. The deadline for comments is June 10.

The studies are being conducted as part of the Project Pipeline program, which was created by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). Project Pipeline is a performance-based planning program to identify cost-effective solutions to multimodal transportation needs in Virginia. Project Pipeline is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI), in collaboration with VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT).

These studies are expected to be completed in late February 2026. The final plan will provide a multimodal investment strategy that can be used to seek and secure funding through programs including Smart Scale, revenue sharing, interstate funding, and others.

For additional information, or if you require special assistance, contact Mr. Ailor or VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) or device for hearing impaired (TTY) at 711.