Roundabout Coming to Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway
TL;DR: Chesterfield County plans to build a roundabout at Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway, with preliminary engineering starting fall 2026 and construction in 2030.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County
- What: Construction of a roundabout at Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway intersection, with improvements to Old Lane
- When: Preliminary engineering fall 2026, construction 2030
- Where: Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway, Chesterfield County
The story
Chesterfield County will construct a roundabout at the intersection of Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway, with additional improvements planned for Old Lane. The project will be funded through state and local revenue sharing funds, a Virginia program in which the state matches local transportation investment dollar-for-dollar.
A study completed in July 2024 recommended the roundabout to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection. The Board of Supervisors authorized the project in August 2025 as part of a broader transportation funding package that included other county roundabout projects.
Preliminary engineering work is scheduled to begin in fall 2026, with construction expected to start in 2030. Residents with questions can contact JJ Banuelos at 804-748-1037 or banuelosj@chesterfield.gov.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors: Authorized project for state revenue sharing funds (August 2025)
- JJ Banuelos: County project contact
Key dates
- 2026-10-01: Preliminary engineering work begins
- 2030-01-01: Construction scheduled to begin
The case for
A roundabout at this busy intersection can reduce vehicle crashes by streamlining traffic flow and creating lower approach speeds compared to traditional traffic signals, while improving both safety and vehicle throughput during peak periods.
The case against
Roundabout construction requires significant upfront capital investment and may temporarily disrupt local traffic during the 2030 construction phase; some drivers unfamiliar with roundabout navigation may experience confusion initially.
Why it matters: Chesterfield County residents in the Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway area will benefit from improved traffic safety and flow, though the project won't begin construction until 2030, several years away.
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Development timeline
- 2024-07-01Intersection study completed: Study recommends roundabout at Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway to improve traffic flow and safety [source]
- 2025-08-01Board of Supervisors authorizes project: Board authorizes staff to submit roundabout project for state revenue sharing funds [source]
- 2026-10-01Preliminary engineering begins: Preliminary engineering work scheduled to commence [source]
- 2030-01-01Construction phase begins: Construction of roundabout and Old Lane improvements scheduled to start [source]
Related links
- Chester Road at Hamlin Creek Parkway Intersection Improvements Study
- Transportation Projects - Chesterfield County
- Board of Supervisors - Chesterfield County
Read the original at Transportation Projects →
Sources
- Chester Road at Hamlin Creek Parkway and Old Lane Intersection Improvements Study
- Board of Supervisors Roundup
- Chesterfield County Transportation Projects