Lakeside Drive Bridge Over Blackwater Creek
The City of Lynchburg plans to reconstruct a new section of Lakeside Drive in order to improve traffic flow through the existing intersection at Lakeside Drive/ College Drive/ Old Forest Road and as a requested precursor to the College Lake Dam Removal project. These modifications will enhance safety and improve access to the University of Lynchburg, via Hopwood Drive.
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The Lakeside Drive Bridge Over Blackwater Creek design build project will realign US 221 Lakeside Drive north of the existing roadway as a four-lane highway from Blue Ridge Street to east of Joel Street. In addition to the associated road construction, the project will include the following key features:
- Roundabout intersection between Old Forest Road, College Drive, Lakeside Drive and Hopwood Drive.
- Realignment of the existing intersection between Old Forest Road, College Drive, and Lakeside Drive, including the removal of existing signalization features.
- Four-Lane, multi-span bridge with Shared Use Paths over Blackwater Creek.
- Addition of sidewalks for improved pedestrian travel throughout the project area.
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Notice to Proceed: Design and Permitting Phase: Construction Start: Projected Completion: |
February 25, 2020 Ongoing Fall 2020 June 30, 2023 |
Press Release
Update
Lakeside Drive Bridge prior to the superstructure concrete placement. September 15
| Public Involvement |
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VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING WAS HELD ON APRIL 22, 2021
Please watch recorded public meeting.
PROJECT VIDEO
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