VDOT Plans Hopkins Road Bridge Replacement Over Falling Creek
TL;DR: The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning a $8.4 million replacement of the Hopkins Road bridge over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, with construction estimated to begin in early 2028 and complete by fall 2029.
Quick facts
- Who: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- What: Bridge replacement project on Hopkins Road over Falling Creek
- When: Construction planned early 2028; completion fall 2029
- Where: Hopkins Road between Collier Hill Road and Lake Hills Road, Chesterfield County
The story
The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning a $8.4 million bridge replacement project on Hopkins Road over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County. The project will replace the existing single-span bridge with a new single-span concrete box-beam bridge and widen the approaching roadway to meet the width of the new structure.
A design public hearing was held on February 12, 2026, at Falling Creek Elementary School, where VDOT presented the project plans to the public. The project is currently in the design phase, with advertisement scheduled for fall 2027, contract award in winter 2027, construction start in early 2028, and completion targeted for fall 2029.
When construction begins, Hopkins Road will be closed completely, requiring traffic to be diverted via Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway), Route 10 (Iron Bridge Road/Broad Rock Boulevard), and Route 647 (Walmsley Boulevard). VDOT has committed to implementing dust control, siltation, and erosion management measures during construction and will coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies on environmental compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
For more information, residents can contact project manager Kyle Gilbert at 804-609-5341 or 606-312-7441, or by email at Kyle.Gilbert@vdot.virginia.gov.
Key players
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): Project administrator
- Kyle Gilbert: VDOT project manager
Key dates
- 2027-10: Project advertisement (estimated fall 2027)
- 2027-12: Contract award (estimated winter 2027)
- 2028-01: Construction start (estimated early 2028)
- 2029-10: Project completion (estimated fall 2029)
Why it matters: Residents in the area can expect significant traffic disruption during the 18-month construction period and should plan alternate routes in advance. The new bridge will improve safety and traffic flow once completed.
Places
- Hopkins Road
- Falling Creek
- Collier Hill Road
- Lake Hills Road
- Route 150 (Chippenham Parkway)+Chesterfield+VA)
- Route 10 (Iron Bridge Road/Broad Rock Boulevard)+Chesterfield+VA)
- Route 647 (Walmsley Boulevard)+Chesterfield+VA)
- Falling Creek Elementary School
Development timeline
- 2026-02-12Design public hearing held at Falling Creek Elementary School: VDOT presented design plans for the Hopkins Road bridge replacement to the public, including display boards and environmental coordination details. [source]
- 2026-10-27VDOT announces bridge replacement plans: Virginia Department of Transportation issued civic alert detailing the Hopkins Road bridge replacement project over Falling Creek between Collier Hill Road and Lake Hills Road. [source]
- 2027-10-01Project advertisement (estimated): VDOT is scheduled to advertise the project for contractor bidding. [source]
- 2028-01-01Construction begins (estimated): Road closure and detour routes via Route 150, Route 10, and Route 647 expected to take effect. [source]
- 2029-10-01Project completion (estimated): Hopkins Road bridge replacement and roadway widening expected to be complete. [source]
Related links
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Sources
- Chesterfield County Civic Alert - Hopkins Road Bridge Replacement
- VDOT Route 637 Hopkins Road Bridge Replacement Project Page
- Hopkins Road Bridge Design Public Hearing Archive