County to Build Drainage Culvert on Belmont Road

TL;DR: Chesterfield County is building a larger drainage culvert and realigning a curve on Belmont Road between Whitepine Road and Corcoran Drive to address chronic flooding.

The story

Chesterfield County plans to construct a multiple barrel box culvert and realign a curve on Belmont Road between Whitepine Road and Corcoran Drive to address chronic flooding in the area. The project, funded through County Drainage Improvement Bond Funds, will involve replacing the existing drainage infrastructure with a larger capacity system and adjusting the roadway's horizontal alignment to improve both drainage capacity and traffic flow.

Right-of-way acquisition for the project is complete. Construction bids have been received and are under evaluation. Belmont Road will remain open to traffic throughout construction, though alternating lane closures may occur during the work, which could cause delays in the area.

The project has community support. Public involvement for the initiative concluded on September 22, 2022, with overall community backing for the improvements.

Key players

• Chesterfield County Department of Transportation: Project manager and implementer
• Nate Mathis: Project contact, Chesterfield County Department of Transportation

Key dates

• 2022-09-22: Public involvement period concluded with community support
• 2026-09: Construction anticipated to begin fall 2026

Why it matters: The improved drainage infrastructure will reduce chronic flooding that affects traffic and property access in this section of Belmont Road, while the curve realignment is expected to enhance traffic flow and safety in the area.

Places

• Belmont Road
• Whitepine Road
• Corcoran Drive

Related links

• Belmont Road Drainage Culvert Project (Chesterfield County)
• Chesterfield County Transportation Projects

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Sources

• Belmont Road (Whitepine Road to Corcoran Drive) Drainage Culvert
• Chesterfield County Transportation Projects