Chesterfield County to Build Sidewalk on River Road
TL;DR: Chesterfield County will construct a new concrete sidewalk along eastbound River Road from Hickory Road to Attucks Drive, with construction expected to begin in late August 2026.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County; contractor North Construction
- What: Construction of approximately 1,730 feet of concrete sidewalk on eastbound River Road
- When: Construction expected to begin late August 2026
- Where: Eastbound River Road between Hickory Road and Attucks Drive
The story
Chesterfield County will construct a new concrete sidewalk along the eastbound side of River Road between Hickory Road and Attucks Drive as part of its community connectivity sidewalk program. The project, designated Phase A, involves approximately 1,730 feet of sidewalk pavement with associated public utility adjustments and drainage improvements.
The county awarded the construction contract to North Construction Inc. Right-of-way acquisition has been completed, and construction is expected to begin in late August 2026. The work is funded through county community connectivity sidewalk funds.
During construction, River Road, Attucks Drive, Truth Drive, and Brickhouse Drive will remain open to traffic at all times. However, some daytime alternating lane closures will be necessary during active construction work. Residents with questions about the project can contact Nate Mathis at 804-748-1037 or mathisn@chesterfield.gov.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Department of Transportation: Project owner and funder
- North Construction Inc.: Construction contractor
- Nate Mathis: County contact for project inquiries
Key dates
- 2026-08-23: Construction expected to begin
Why it matters: The sidewalk will fill a gap in pedestrian infrastructure on River Road, providing residents a safer walking route between Hickory Road and Attucks Drive and improving connectivity for non-motorized transportation in the area.
Places
- River Road
- Hickory Road
- Attucks Drive
- Truth Drive
- Brickhouse Drive
- Mayes-Colbert Ettrick Recreation Center
Development timeline
- 2023-10-23Community information meeting held: County held informal open-house meeting at Mayes-Colbert Ettrick Recreation Center to discuss project plans, scheduling, and property acquisition [source]
- 2026-08-23Construction anticipated to begin: North Construction Inc. expected to start work on sidewalk construction [source]
Related links
- River Road Sidewalk - Phase A on Chesterfield County website
- Bike and Pedestrian Improvements | Chesterfield County, VA
- Transportation Projects | Chesterfield County, VA
Read the original at Transportation Projects →
Sources
- River Road Sidewalk - Phase A (Hickory Road - Brickhouse Drive)
- River Road Sidewalk - Phase A on Chesterfield County Newsflash