VDOT, County Plan Dundas Road Bridge Replacement
TL;DR: Chesterfield County and VDOT have completed a $12.8 million replacement of the aging Dundas Road bridge over G Road, adding pedestrian accommodations between Meadowdale Boulevard and Strathmore Road.
Quick facts
- Who: Virginia Department of Transportation and Chesterfield County
- What: Dundas Road bridge replacement and pedestrian accommodation improvements
- When: Completed April 2026
- Where: Dundas Road (Route 641) from Meadowdale Boulevard to Strathmore Road, Chesterfield County
The story
Chesterfield County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have completed a $12.8 million bridge replacement project on Dundas Road (Route 641) over G Road. The new structure replaces a bridge built in 1961 and includes pedestrian accommodations, with work spanning from Meadowdale Boulevard to Strathmore Road.
Construction finished in April 2026 after beginning in spring 2024. During the project, westbound Dundas Road was reduced to one lane and eastbound traffic was detoured to Chippenham Parkway at Meadowdale Boulevard. The project aimed to improve infrastructure and pedestrian connectivity in the area.
According to 2017 traffic counts, Dundas Road carries approximately 7,100 vehicles per day. For more information, VDOT project manager Scott Chapman can be reached at 804-609-5277 or scott.chapman@vdot.virginia.gov.
Key players
- Virginia Department of Transportation: Project administrator
- Chesterfield County: Project partner
- Scott Chapman: VDOT project manager
Why it matters: The completed project improves safety and accessibility for the 7,100 daily users of Dundas Road while replacing aging infrastructure that was over 60 years old. The addition of pedestrian accommodations enhances connectivity across the area.
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Development timeline
- Spring 2024Dundas Road bridge replacement project begins: VDOT and Chesterfield County initiate construction to replace the 1961-built bridge and add pedestrian accommodations [source]
- April 2026Bridge replacement construction completed: Dundas Road bridge replacement project finishes on schedule, replacing aging structure with new bridge and pedestrian facilities [source]
Related links
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Sources
- Chesterfield County CivicAlerts - Dundas Road Bridge Replacement
- VDOT Dundas Road (Route 641) Bridge Replacement Project