Public hearing for Route 11 improvements in Bristol scheduled for Monday

BRISTOL—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a public hearing to review design plans for a project to improve traffic flow and safety along Route 11 (Lee Highway) in the City of Bristol between the intersections of Alexis Drive and Old Airport Road. 

The open house/drop-in format public hearing will be Monday, June 7 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Virginia Intermediate School, located at 350 Van Pelt Circle. 

The project includes widening Route 11 to two lanes in each direction, adding turn lanes at four signalized intersections and adding a raised median between the north and southbound lanes to improve traffic flow and enhance safety. The plans also include improvements at the four signalized intersections and construction of a new sidewalk, crosswalks and pedestrian signals. 

The public meeting website includes information regarding the meeting and a place to provide comments: https://publicinput.com/f30600.

Comments regarding the project can be provided to VDOT until July 17, 2025, via the following methods:
-    Call VDOT Project Manager Kayla Thacker, P.E. at 276-669-6151.
-    Email Kayla.Thacker@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 11 City of Bristol improvements” in the subject line.
-    Comment sheets will be available at the in-person public meeting or can be mailed/emailed. An online comment form is also accessible via https://publicinput.com/f30600.  
-    Traditional mail to VDOT Project Manager Kayla Thacker, P.E., 2111 Bonham Road, Bristol, Virginia 24201.
If you need further special assistance, call VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623), or device for hearing impaired (TTY) at 711.  (END)