Buford Road Speed Study Launched to Review Limits

TL;DR: Chesterfield County launched a pedestrian and speed study on Buford Road between Huguenot Road and West Pinetta Drive in February 2026 to evaluate potential speed limit reductions and safety improvements.

The story

Chesterfield County officials launched a pedestrian and speed study on Buford Road in February 2026 to examine whether speed limits can be reduced along the corridor between Huguenot Road and West Pinetta Drive. The study will assess the feasibility of installing a crosswalk at Buford Road and Rattlesnake Road, as well as evaluate pedestrian warning signage needs in the area. The county expects to complete the study by the end of 2026.

The initiative is part of Chesterfield County's broader traffic safety efforts. Prior work in the area includes pedestrian improvements at the Buford Road and Kenwin Road intersection, which were completed in April 2025. Residents with questions about the study can contact Hong Lim, the county official managing the project, at 804-748-1037 or Limh@chesterfield.gov.

Key players

• Hong Lim: County Transportation official overseeing the study
• Chesterfield County Transportation Department: Department managing and conducting the study

Key dates

• 2026-12-31: Expected completion of Buford Road speed and pedestrian study

Why it matters: The study will help the county determine whether targeted speed reduction measures and pedestrian improvements are needed to enhance safety along Buford Road, an area that has been subject to multiple traffic safety initiatives in recent years.

Places

• Buford Road
• Huguenot Road
• West Pinetta Drive
• Rattlesnake Road

Related links

• Chesterfield County Traffic Calming
• Chesterfield County Transportation Studies
• Chesterfield County Transportation Projects

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Sources

• Chesterfield County Civic Alert: Buford Road Speed Study
• Chesterfield County Traffic Calming