Route 360/Courthouse Road Intersection Gets Pedestrian Improvements
TL;DR: Chesterfield County and VDOT are advancing a redesign of the Route 360/Courthouse Road intersection to improve pedestrian safety and reduce traffic conflicts, with construction anticipated in 2030.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- What: Pedestrian and intersection safety improvements at Route 360/Courthouse Road, including new sidewalks and signalized crossings
- When: Information meeting held February 12, 2026; construction anticipated 2030
- Where: Route 360 (Hull Street Road) and Route 653 (Courthouse Road) intersection, Chesterfield County
The story
Chesterfield County and the Virginia Department of Transportation are moving forward with a comprehensive redesign of the Route 360/Courthouse Road intersection to address pedestrian safety and reduce traffic conflicts at one of the county's problematic intersections.
The project will convert the existing four-way intersection to a median U-turn design via a partial median U-turn, eliminating two direct left-turn movements from both Hull Street Road (Route 360) and Courthouse Road (Route 653). Under the new design, vehicles will proceed straight through the intersection and can make U-turns at a median opening before turning right, reducing the number of conflict points where crashes can occur. Historical crash data from 2019-2024 documented safety problems at this location.
Pedestrian improvements include new sidewalks between Oxbridge Road and Rockwood Square Shopping Center/Hardee's, as well as signalized pedestrian crossings at three locations: Oxbridge Road, Rockwood Square Shopping Center/Hardee's, and Courthouse Road. A sidewalk has already been constructed along Route 360 eastbound from Courthouse Road to the Shoney's entrance, with a pedestrian signal installed for those crossing Courthouse Road.
The county held a citizen information meeting on February 12, 2026, at the North Courthouse Road Library to present the design. A public involvement survey was available through February 22, 2026. The project is currently in the design phase; construction is anticipated to begin in 2030. The estimated project cost has not yet been determined. State and local revenue sharing funds support the improvement, which is managed under VDOT project number 0360-020-R44. Residents with questions can contact VDOT project manager William Wheeler at William.Wheeler@vdot.virginia.gov.
Key players
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): Project administrator and designer
- Chesterfield County: Project partner
- William Wheeler: VDOT Project Manager
Key dates
- 2026-02-12: Citizen information meeting held at North Courthouse Road Library
- 2030: Construction anticipated to begin
The case for
The intersection redesign addresses documented crash patterns from recent years and improves pedestrian access with new sidewalks and signalized crossings, making the area safer for residents walking or biking.
The case against
The intersection reconfiguration to a median U-turn design may initially seem less convenient for drivers accustomed to direct left turns, though it aims to reduce overall congestion and improve traffic flow on both routes.
Why it matters: The Route 360/Courthouse Road area is a high-traffic intersection where residents cross regularly; the redesign will make walking and crossing significantly safer while addressing chronic crash issues that have affected driver safety as well.
Places
- Route 360 (Hull Street Road)+Chesterfield+VA)
- Courthouse Road (Route 653)+Chesterfield+VA)
- Oxbridge Road
- Rockwood Square Shopping Center
- North Courthouse Road Library
Development timeline
- 2026-02-12Citizen information meeting held: VDOT and Chesterfield County presented the intersection redesign to residents at North Courthouse Road Library [source]
- 2026-02-22Public involvement survey closed: Survey period ended for public input on the proposed intersection improvements [source]
- 2030Construction anticipated: Project construction is expected to begin, pending completion of design phase [source]
Related links
- Route 360/Courthouse Road Intersection Improvement Project - VDOT
- Chesterfield County Civic Alert
- Chesterfield County Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
- Contact VDOT Project Manager William Wheeler
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Sources
- Route 360/Courthouse Road Intersection Improvement - VDOT
- Chesterfield County Civic Alerts
- Chesterfield County Bike and Pedestrian Improvements