County Holds Hearing on Forest Hill Avenue Sidewalk Plan
TL;DR: Chesterfield County is holding a public hearing on a planned sidewalk project on Forest Hill Avenue to gather resident input before construction begins in 2028.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County Transportation Department
- What: Public hearing on Forest Hill Avenue sidewalk project between Choctaw Road and Anwell Drive
- When: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Where: Bon Air Elementary School, 8701 Polk Street, Bon Air
The story
Chesterfield County Transportation will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Bon Air Elementary School to present plans for a new sidewalk on Forest Hill Avenue between Choctaw Road and Anwell Drive.
The project, funded through federal dollars, aims to construct approximately one mile of new sidewalk in the Bon Air area. The sidewalk would provide pedestrian access to two Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) bus stops, improving transit connectivity for residents in the neighborhood.
Currently, preliminary engineering is underway. County officials anticipate construction to begin in 2028. Residents interested in the project can attend the hearing to learn more and share feedback in person. Those unable to attend can submit comments online via a county survey. The deadline for online submissions is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Project manager Hong Lim can be reached at 804-748-1037 or LimH@chesterfield.gov for additional information.
Key players
- Hong Lim: Project manager, Chesterfield County Transportation
- Chesterfield County Transportation Department: Planning and managing the Forest Hill Avenue sidewalk project
Key dates
- 2026-09-03: Public hearing on Forest Hill Avenue sidewalk project
- 2026-09-15: Deadline to submit online feedback via county survey
- 2028: Construction anticipated to begin
Why it matters: The new sidewalk would make it safer and more practical for Bon Air residents to walk to nearby bus stops, supporting transit use and walkability in the community.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-09-03Public hearing on Forest Hill Avenue sidewalk: Chesterfield County Transportation will present project information and gather public comment at Bon Air Elementary School, 6-7:30 p.m. [source]
- 2026-09-15Online comment deadline: Residents must submit feedback via county survey by 5 p.m. [source]
- 2028Construction anticipated to begin: After preliminary engineering and public input, construction on Forest Hill Avenue sidewalk project is expected to start in 2028. [source]
Related links
- Forest Hill Avenue Sidewalk Project - Chesterfield County
- Chesterfield County Transportation Projects
- Public Transportation - GRTC
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Sources
- Forest Hill Avenue (Choctaw Road - Anwell Drive) Sidewalk - Chesterfield County
- Chesterfield County Transportation Projects
- Chesterfield plans slate of pedestrian-focused infrastructure - VPM