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Federal Funding

PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

Chesterfield Food Bank Faces Federal Funding, SNAP Cuts

Chesterfield Food Bank faces mounting pressure from federal funding cuts and SNAP restrictions heading into the holiday season, when demand for services typically peaks.

Oct 28, 2026WRIC 8News Local
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Federal Funds Support Curtis Street Rail Crossing Study

Federal funding supports Chesterfield County's engineering study to evaluate how to eliminate the dangerous at-grade rail crossing at Curtis Street by raising the road or lowering the tracks.

Oct 27, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

Study Underway to Improve Chester Railroad Crossing Safety

Chesterfield County is conducting a study to improve safety at the Curtis and West Street railroad crossing in Chester, with findings expected in 2028 to guide selection between overpass and underpass solutions.

Sep 29, 2026NBC12 / WWBT News
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Federal Funding Backs Bailey Bridge Road Two-Lane Connector

Federal funding will support construction of a new two-lane road connecting Brad McNeer Parkway to Bailey Bridge Road as part of the Streamline 360/288 project.

Sep 28, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Federal Funds Finance Roundabout at Old Bermuda Hundred and Ramblewood

Chesterfield County is planning a federally-funded roundabout at Old Bermuda Hundred Road and Ramblewood Drive, with construction slated to begin in late 2027.

Aug 20, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Virginia Secures $50M in Rail Funding, $2.3M for Chesterfield Crossings

Chesterfield County is receiving $2.3 million in federal rail funding for safety improvements at two crossings, as Virginia secures $50 million for statewide passenger rail upgrades.

Aug 18, 2026Virginia Mercury
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Federal Funding to Build Bike Path on Enon Church Road

Federal funding will support a new shared-use path for bicycles and pedestrians along Enon Church Road between Dodd Park and Perch Point Road in Chesterfield County.

Aug 18, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Federal Funds Support New Route 1 Pedestrian Crossing

Chesterfield County will construct a new pedestrian crossing on Route 1 south of Sherbourne Road, with construction anticipated to begin in 2029 and supported by federal funding.

Aug 3, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Sidewalk construction begins next month on Midlothian Turnpike

Chesterfield County will begin construction in August 2026 on a $4.7 million sidewalk project along Midlothian Turnpike from Ruthers Road to Karl Linn Drive.

Jul 17, 2026NBC12 / WWBT News