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PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

VDOT, County Plan Dundas Road Bridge Replacement

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.

Aug 19, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

VDOT Approves Pedestrian Crosswalk at Spring Run and Alysheba

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.

Aug 19, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

VDOT Approves Pedestrian Crossing at Gateway Centre Parkway

Chesterfield County received VDOT approval in April 2026 to install a pedestrian crosswalk at Gateway Centre Parkway following a study conducted in September 2025.

Aug 19, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Route 360/Courthouse Road Intersection Gets Pedestrian Improvements

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.

Aug 19, 2026Transportation Projects
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

County Funds Sidewalk on Coalfield Road

Chesterfield County is building a new sidewalk on Coalfield Road between Bristol Village Drive and Woolridge Road using Community Connectivity Sidewalk Funds.

Aug 19, 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
PHOTO · POLICE
Police

Man in Mobility Scooter Killed in Crash on E. Hundred Road

A man operating a mobility scooter was struck from behind and killed on E. Hundred Road in Chesterfield County early Wednesday morning, July 1, 2026.

Jul 1, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
PHOTO · SCHOOLS
Schools

Teen injured after stepping into traffic near Chesterfield school

A teenage girl was transported by helicopter after intentionally stepping into traffic near Thelma Crenshaw Elementary School on Bailey Bridge Road in Midlothian on Tuesday, June 16.

Jun 17, 2026Google News: Chesterfield County
PHOTO · GOVERNMENT
Government

Chesterfield Adds Signal and Crosswalk at Safety Problem Intersection

Chesterfield County completed installation of a traffic signal and crosswalk at the Robious Road and Cranbeck Road intersection, marking the start of a broader pedestrian safety improvement program.

Jun 17, 2026Google News: Chesterfield Board of Supervisors