Otterdale Road Roundabouts Getting LED Safety Lights
TL;DR: Chesterfield County is installing LED lights at two Otterdale Road roundabouts to improve safety and visibility during low-light conditions.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County
- What: Installation of LED cobra-head style lighting at two roundabouts
- When: Completion scheduled May 18, 2026
- Where: Otterdale Road at Hampton Park Drive and Harpers Mill Parkway
The story
Chesterfield County is installing LED cobra-head style lighting at two roundabouts on Otterdale Road to improve visibility and safety for drivers and pedestrians during low-light conditions. The lights are being added at the roundabouts where Otterdale Road intersects with Hampton Park Drive and Harpers Mill Parkway. These intersections had modular roundabouts constructed by VDOT in 2020 to ease traffic flow and reduce crashes. The lighting project was designed to address safety concerns by enhancing illumination when natural light is limited, reducing the risk of crashes during dawn, dusk, and nighttime driving.
The project underwent public review with a hearing held January 15, 2025, and a comment period that closed January 26, 2025. Construction required flagging operations during off-peak travel hours to minimize traffic disruption. The project is scheduled for completion by May 18, 2026. Residents seeking more information can contact Barb Smith at 804-748-1037 or SmithBK@chesterfield.gov.
Key players
- Chesterfield County: Project implementer
- Barb Smith: County contact for project information
Key dates
- 2026-05-18: Project completion scheduled
Why it matters: Improved lighting at these busy intersections will enhance driver and pedestrian safety during low-light conditions, potentially reducing accident risk at two frequently used roundabouts in the county.
Places
Development timeline
- 2020-07-01First modular roundabout completed at Otterdale Road and Hampton Park Drive: Modular roundabout installed to ease traffic flow and reduce crashes at intersection [source]
- 2020-08-31Second modular roundabout construction begins at Otterdale Road and Harpers Mill Parkway: Modular roundabout installation started less than a mile from first roundabout [source]
- 2025-01-15Public hearing held for LED lighting project: County held public hearing to review LED cobra-head lighting installation plans [source]
- 2025-01-26Comment period closed: Public comment period ended for LED lighting project [source]
Related links
- Otterdale Road at Hampton Park Drive and Harpers Mill Parkway (Chesterfield County)
- Transportation Projects (Chesterfield County)
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Sources
- Otterdale Road at Hampton Park Drive and Harpers Mill Parkway (Civic Alert)
- Chesterfield County Transportation Projects