Give Input on Study Alternatives for Route 419 in Roanoke County - Starkey Road to Springwood Park Drive

SALEM – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, capacity preservation (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), multi-modal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) improvements along Route 419 (Electric Road) between Starkey Road and Springwood Park Drive in Roanoke County. The study is evaluating traffic operations and safety conditions and is considering a range of improvements that may be developed into applications for transportation funding.

VDOT invites residents and travelers to review improvements under consideration to address identified transportation needs and to take an online survey that will be available from November 5 through November 24. 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. Roanoke County is also hosting an open-house style community meeting on Monday, November 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Roanoke County Administration Center – Third Floor Training Room at 5204 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018 to receive comments. The inclement weather date is November 12, 2025, at the same time and place.

The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available online. Comments can also be sent to Carol.Moneymaker@VDOT.Virginia.gov or to Carol Moneymaker, 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 Roanoke County and the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization to develop targeted improvements for the Route 419 (Electric Road) Project Pipeline Study that minimize community impacts and address priority needs in a cost-effective way. This study is expected to be complete in summer 2026; 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, 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.