Chesterfield Improves Bus Turnaround on Dry Creek Road
TL;DR: Chesterfield County is designing and constructing an improved cul-de-sac turnaround at the end of Dry Creek Road to allow school buses and emergency vehicles to turn around more safely.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County Transportation Projects division
- What: Design and construction of improved cul-de-sac turnaround for school buses and emergency vehicles
- When: Construction expected to begin by December 2026
- Where: End of Dry Creek Road, Chesterfield County
The story
Chesterfield County is moving forward with design and construction of an improved cul-de-sac turnaround at the end of Dry Creek Road to better serve school buses and emergency vehicles. The project is currently in preliminary engineering phase, with construction expected to begin by the end of 2026. Funding comes from local county funds.
The improved turnaround will allow Chesterfield County Public Schools buses and Fire and EMS vehicles to fully turn around at the location without difficulty, addressing an existing operational challenge for vehicles serving that area. Traffic impacts from the project have not yet been determined.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Transportation Projects: Project leadership and coordination
- Chesterfield County Public Schools: End user for school bus operations
- Chesterfield County Fire and EMS: End user for emergency vehicle access
Key dates
- December 2026: Construction expected to begin
Why it matters: Better turnaround access at Dry Creek Road will improve efficiency and safety for school bus operations and emergency response in that area of the county.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-12-31Dry Creek Road turnaround construction begins: Construction of the improved cul-de-sac turnaround is expected to commence [source]
Related links
- Chesterfield County Civic Alert - Dry Creek Road Bus Turnaround
- Chesterfield County Transportation Projects
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