Give input on Route 40 (Tanyard Road) study

Take online survey through March 15; more at https://vaprojectpipeline.org/studies/salem/sa-23-09.asp

SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway safety improvements along Route 40 (Tanyard Road) from Pell Avenue to School Board Road/Market Place Drive in the Town of Rocky Mount.

The study is evaluating traffic operations and safety conditions and considering a range of improvements that may be developed into applications for transportation funding.

VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more and take an online survey through March 15 to review improvement alternatives under consideration to address identified transportation needs. Community input received through this survey will help the study team and local leaders to refine the recommendations for potential improvements and determine whether to pursue future funding opportunities.

The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available at https://publicinput.com/sa-23-09alternatives. Comments can also be sent to William.Crawford@VDOT.Virginia.gov or to William Crawford, Virginia Department of Transportation, 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, VA 24153.

This study is 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).

The Commonwealth is partnering with the Town of Rocky Mount to develop targeted improvements for the Tanyard Road (Route 40) Study that minimize community impacts and address priority needs in a cost-effective way. This study is expected to be complete in summer 2024; it does not set construction dates for any improvements. 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.

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT Civil Rights at 540-387-5552.