Public Hearing on Alverser Drive Roundabout Project Set for August

TL;DR: Chesterfield County Transportation will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on plans for a roundabout at Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham Road, with written feedback accepted through Aug. 31.

The story

Chesterfield County Transportation will present detailed information about a proposed roundabout at Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham Road at a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike. The hearing is an opportunity for residents to offer comments on the project.

The project involves constructing a roundabout at the intersection with a sidewalk on the northeast quadrant. The work is funded through state and local revenue sharing, with a total project cost of $8,015,932. The roundabout received a SMART SCALE score of 7.82 in Virginia's transportation funding program, which rates and prioritizes road and transit projects statewide. Preliminary engineering is currently underway, and construction is anticipated to begin in 2028.

Residents can provide feedback either by attending the Aug. 18 hearing or by completing an online survey. Written comments via survey must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. For more information, residents can contact Alexandra M. Castrechini at 804-748-1037 or CastrechiniA@chesterfield.gov.

Key players

• Chesterfield County Transportation: Project lead; presenting project information and accepting public comments
• Alexandra M. Castrechini: Project contact; Chesterfield County Transportation Department

Key dates

• 2026-08-18: Public hearing on roundabout project at Midlothian Middle School, 6-7:30 p.m.
• 2026-08-31: Deadline for submitting written feedback via survey (5 p.m.)
• 2028: Anticipated start of roundabout construction

Why it matters: The roundabout project aims to improve traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection in Midlothian. Residents affected by the project or the ongoing construction in 2028 are encouraged to participate in the public hearing to share local concerns or support.

Places

• Alverser Drive
• Old Buckingham Road
• Midlothian Middle School
• Midlothian Turnpike

Related links

• Alverser Drive at Old Buckingham Road Roundabout on Chesterfield County website
• Chesterfield County Transportation Projects
• SMART SCALE Current Projects

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Sources

• Alverser Drive at Old Buckingham Road Roundabout (Chesterfield County)
• Chesterfield County Transportation Projects