VDOT Approves Pedestrian Crosswalk at Spring Run and Alysheba
TL;DR: VDOT has approved a new pedestrian crosswalk with safety beacons at the Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane intersection, with Chesterfield County now pursuing permitting for construction.
Quick facts
- Who: Virginia Department of Transportation; Chesterfield County
- What: Pedestrian crosswalk with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons approved for installation
- When: Study conducted late January 2026; VDOT approval received late June 2026
- Where: Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane intersection, western side
The story
A pedestrian crosswalk study at the intersection of Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane, conducted in late January, has received approval from the Virginia Department of Transportation. VDOT signed off on the project in late June, recommending installation of a crosswalk on the western side of the intersection equipped with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) to improve driver awareness and pedestrian safety.
The next phase involves Chesterfield County obtaining a VDOT Land Use Permit before construction can proceed. The safety features will include RRFB devices, which emit rapidly flashing yellow LED lights activated by pedestrians to alert approaching drivers. Research by the Federal Highway Administration has found that crosswalks equipped with RRFBs can reduce pedestrian crashes by as much as 47 percent.
For questions about the project, residents can contact Hong Lim at the Chesterfield County Department of Transportation at 804-748-1037 or limh@chesterfield.gov.
Key players
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): Approved the crosswalk design and recommendations
- Chesterfield County Department of Transportation: Conducting the project and pursuing Land Use Permit
Key dates
- 2026-01: Pedestrian crosswalk study conducted
- 2026-06: VDOT approval received for crosswalk project
Why it matters: The crosswalk addresses pedestrian safety at a busy intersection, giving residents a safer way to cross Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane with technology designed to increase driver awareness and reduce crash risk.
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Development timeline
- 2026-01Pedestrian crosswalk study conducted: Chesterfield County conducted a study at the Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane intersection to assess pedestrian safety needs. [source]
- 2026-06VDOT approves crosswalk project: Virginia Department of Transportation approved the study's recommendation to install a crosswalk with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons on the western side of the intersection. [source]
Related links
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Sources
- Chesterfield County Civic Alert - Spring Run Road and Alysheba Lane Crosswalk
- Arlington County - Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
- Fairfax County Transportation - RRFB Information
- Virginia Mercury - Pedestrian Beacons Article