Blue Ridge Road Widening Project
- Planning
- Design
- Construction
- Completed
- Road Widening
- 14 Million
- Roadway Design and Construction (Lead)
- Kimley Horn (Design Consultant)
Current Activity
Updated Jan. 4
Public Meeting: Preliminary Plans
The City had a public meeting on Thursday, July 12 at the Laurel Hills Community Center to discuss the preliminary plans for the Blue Ridge Road Widening Project.
The public meeting began with a short presentation after which the design consultant and City staff were on hand to answer questions and receive comments from the surrounding community.
The City received comments from residents, property owners, and commuters after the public meeting. The comments and the City’s responses are provided below.
Public Meeting Comments & Responses
The City will hold another public meeting this spring to show the public the latest design plans and explain some of the revisions that were made to accommodate many of the concerns of the public during the first public meeting.
Blue Ridge Road Public Meeting Materials
Preliminary Plans Presentation
Preliminary Plans Project Map One
Preliminary Plans Project Map Two
Preliminary Plans Project Map Three
Preliminary Plans Project Map Four
Preliminary Plans Materials Board
Pedestrian Culvert Alternative
Blue Ridge Road Transit Map
Summary
The purpose of this project is to provide a functional and safer multi-modal corridor for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians along the Blue Ridge Road corridor from Duraleigh Road to Crabtree Valley Avenue.
The project will widen a segment of Blue Ridge Road from Duraleigh Road to Crabtree Valley Avenue to three lanes with;
- Curb and gutter
- Sidewalks on both sides of the roadway; and,
- Bicycle lanes.
Schedule
| Date | Description |
| July 12, 2018 | Preliminary Plans Public Meeting (25% plan) |
| March 2019 | Design Plan Public Meeting (65% Plan) |
| City Council Presentation | Summer 2019 |
| Winter 2020 | Complete Right of Way and Easement Acquisition |
| Winter 2020 | Advertise for Construction Bids |
| Spring 2020 | Award Construction Contract |
| Fall 2022 | Project Completion |
History
The Blue Ridge Road Widening Project was prioritized in the Capital Improvement Program, as a major street project.