Henrico officials celebrate sidewalk, drainage enhancements in Montezuma Farms
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Henrico County officials Nov. 27 cut the ribbon on a construction project that brought nearly a half-mile of sidewalk plus drainage and road improvements to St. Claire Lane in Eastern Henrico.
The $2.9 million project “represents more than a sidewalk, extending between the Hollybrook Townhouses and Mechanicsville Turnpike,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Frank J. Thornton, of the Fairfield District, said at the event. “It also speaks to Henrico County's commitment to preserving the vitality of its established neighborhoods and communities. In short, it's about promoting a high quality of life for all citizens.”
The improvements in the Montezuma Farms subdivision, which features Cape Cod-style and other homes dating to the late 1930s, build on other county-supported efforts in the area.
Those include attracting business and investment to the Mechanicsville Turnpike corridor and the creation of a nonprofit community services hub in the former MathScience Innovation Center, which is now home to the Henrico Police Athletic League and the Henrico Community Food Bank.
To enhance pedestrian access and safety countywide, the Henrico Department of Public Works has built more than 15 miles of sidewalks and shared-use paths during the past five years. A total of 26 miles of sidewalks and 17 miles of shared-use paths are set to be added over the next three years.
