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VDOT to host Oct. 29 public hearing about Short Pump interstate improvements

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The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road.

The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

The public hearing will be held in an open house format, allowing attendees to ask questions and discuss the projects with VDOT and project staff. The Environmental Assessment and supporting documents will be available for review at the meeting and online and at VDOT's Richmond District Office, located at 2430 Pine Forest Drive, Colonial Heights.

VDOT will accept public comments on the EA through Nov. 8, and those may be submitted in person at the meeting, through an online comment form, by emailing Phillip.Frazer@vdot.virginia.gov or by mail to Phillip Frazer, VDOT, 523 North Washington Highway, Ashland VA 23005.

Those requiring special assistance to attend the meeting can contact (804) 524-6091, (800)367-7623, or TDD/TTY 711.