County Launches Road Safety Assessment on Riverway Road
TL;DR: Chesterfield County will hold a public hearing August 18 to present a completed Road Safety Assessment on Riverway Road, which has been identified as having elevated crash risk.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County Transportation Department
- What: Road Safety Assessment presentation and public hearing on Riverway Road safety improvements
- When: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6 p.m.
- Where: Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, Virginia
The story
Chesterfield County has completed a Road Safety Assessment of Riverway Road between Prince Philip Lane and River Road and will present its findings and recommendations to the public at a hearing on Tuesday, August 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Midlothian Middle School. The stretch has been designated on the county's High Injury Network, marking it as a roadway with elevated crash risk.
The assessment examined current conditions on the segment and will recommend short-term, mid-term, and long-term improvements to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians. Once presented, the county will coordinate implementation of the improvements with the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Residents and interested parties can submit written comments about the project through 5 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026. For more information, contact Hong Lim at 804-748-1037 or LimH@chesterfield.gov.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Transportation Department: Conducted the Road Safety Assessment and will present findings
- Hong Lim: Project coordinator, Chesterfield County Transportation
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): Coordinating implementation of safety improvements
Key dates
- 2026-08-18: Public hearing on Riverway Road safety improvements, 6-7:30 p.m. at Midlothian Middle School
- 2026-08-31: Deadline for written public comment on the project, 5 p.m.
Why it matters: Road safety improvements on high-risk corridors like Riverway Road can reduce crash frequency and injury severity for residents and commuters in the Midlothian area.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-08-18Public hearing on Riverway Road Road Safety Assessment: Chesterfield County to present completed assessment and safety improvement recommendations for Riverway Road between Prince Philip Lane and River Road. Public comment period runs through August 31. [source]
Related links
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Sources
- Chesterfield County Civic Alert 7450 - Riverway Road Safety Assessment
- Chesterfield County Transportation Department