transportation
Draft Land Use Map Proposes Lower Residential Density Across County
Chesterfield County's draft updated comprehensive plan proposes roughly 10 percent less residential density and 7.5 percent less commercial density countywide, with the biggest reductions in Bermuda and Matoaca districts south and west of Route 288.
Federal RAISE Grant Advances Chippenham Parkway-Hopkins Road Improvements
Chesterfield County has secured a federal RAISE planning grant to fund design of improvements at the Chippenham Parkway/Hopkins Road interchange and conceptual plans for a road diet on Hopkins Road.
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.
County Funds Dual Left Turns at Genito-Woolridge
Chesterfield County has allocated local funding to add dual left turn lanes at the Genito and Woolridge intersection, with construction expected in 2029.
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.
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.
Study evaluates Fox Club-Village Square intersection options
Chesterfield County is studying intersection design options at Fox Club Parkway and Village Square Parkway, moving beyond an initial roundabout proposal to evaluate alternative solutions after community feedback.
Roundabout Coming to Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway
Chesterfield County plans to build a roundabout at Chester Road and Hamlin Creek Parkway, with preliminary engineering starting fall 2026 and construction in 2030.
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.
Buford Road Speed Study Launched to Review Limits
Chesterfield County launched a pedestrian and speed study on Buford Road between Huguenot Road and West Pinetta Drive in February 2026 to evaluate potential speed limit reductions and safety improvements.
Otterdale Road Roundabouts Getting LED Safety Lights
Chesterfield County is installing LED lights at two Otterdale Road roundabouts to improve safety and visibility during low-light conditions.
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.
County to Build Drainage Culvert on Belmont Road
Chesterfield County plans to build a larger drainage culvert and realign a curve on Belmont Road between Whitepine Road and Corcoran Drive to address chronic flooding.
Chesterfield County to Build Sidewalk on River Road
Chesterfield County will construct a new concrete sidewalk along eastbound River Road from Hickory Road to Attucks Drive, with construction expected to begin in late August 2026.
Chesterfield advances Fordham Road sidewalk project in Phase E
Chesterfield County is constructing a new sidewalk on Fordham Road from Country Spring Lane to Gregory Drive as Phase E of a multi-phase pedestrian corridor project.
Summer Fun, Civic Input Mark Final Week Before School
Chesterfield County residents make the most of the final summer week with recreation and parks, while transportation meetings address road improvements and a planned roundabout before school resumes Monday.
Chesterfield Draft Plan Reduces Density, Boosts Housing Affordability
Chesterfield County released a draft comprehensive plan update that reduces residential density by nearly 10% and introduces housing affordability strategies including accessory dwelling units, inclusionary zoning, and expanded support programs.
County Launches Road Safety Assessment on Riverway Road
Chesterfield County will hold a public hearing August 18 to present a completed Road Safety Assessment on Riverway Road, which has been identified as having elevated crash risk.
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.
County to Fund Drainage Work at Otterdale Road Crossings
Chesterfield County will fund a $47 million drainage and bridge project at two Swift Creek crossings on Otterdale Road to eliminate chronic flooding, with construction expected to start fall 2026.
County Holds Hearing on Forest Hill Avenue Sidewalk Plan
Chesterfield County is holding a public hearing on a planned sidewalk project on Forest Hill Avenue to gather resident input before construction begins in 2028.
PlanMod proposes density cuts to ease county road pressure
Chesterfield County's comprehensive plan update, known as PlanMod, significantly reduces residential and commercial density to align with infrastructure capacity and community concerns about traffic.
Public Hearing on Alverser Drive Roundabout Project Set for August
Chesterfield County Transportation will hold a public hearing Aug. 18 on plans for a roundabout at Alverser Drive and Old Buckingham Road, with written feedback accepted through Aug. 31.
Dual Left Turn Lanes Coming to Lewis Road at Route 10
Chesterfield County is constructing dual left turn lanes on Lewis Road at Route 10 westbound, with right-of-way acquisition beginning in fall 2026.
Access on Demand Fares Rising to $10 in 2026
Chesterfield County is raising Access on Demand fares from $6 to $10 for in-county trips and to $15 for out-of-county trips, effective January 1, 2026, citing rising operational costs.
Chesterfield Schools Add Stop-Arm Cameras to School Buses
Chesterfield County Public Schools equipped its fleet of nearly 700 buses with artificial intelligence-powered stop-arm cameras to catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses, with enforcement beginning in October 2025.
School Board Honors Outstanding Bus Drivers
Chesterfield County Public Schools Board of Education honored bus drivers for excellence in safety and service at its June 2, 2026 meeting.
I-95 Lane Closures Planned at Coxendale Road Overpass
VDOT will close two northbound I-95 lanes nightly at the Coxendale Road overpass in Chesterfield County for structural repairs.
Turner Road at Jessup Road Roundabout
Chesterfield County plans to build a roundabout at Turner Road and Jessup Road by 2029 as part of its regional traffic safety initiative.