Find out about a project to improve pedestrian safety
at the intersection of North Franklin Street (Route 460
Business) and Laurel Street in Christiansburg. The
project entails adding pedestrian signals and two
crosswalks to the intersection and constructing
approximately 280 linear feet of sidewalk next to the
eastbound lane of North Franklin Street to connect to
an existing section of sidewalk.
In addition, a pedestrian refuge island also will be
constructed in the median of North Franklin Street.
Curb and gutter and drainage improvements are also
included in the project.
Review the project information and National
Environmental Policy Act document in the form of a
Programmatic Categorical Exclusion at VDOT’s
Salem District Office located at 731 Harrison Avenue
in Salem, 540-387-5353, 1-800-FOR-ROAD, or
TTY/TDD 711. Please call ahead to ensure the
availability of appropriate personnel to answer your
questions.
If your concerns cannot be satisfied, VDOT is willing
to hold a public hearing. You may request that a
public hearing be held by sending a written request to
Mr. Jason Patrick, Virginia Department of
Transportation, 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, VA
24153, on or prior to August 17, 2023. If a request for
a public hearing is received, notice of date, time and
place of the hearing will be posted.
VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal
employment in all programs and activities in
accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964. If you have questions or concerns
about your civil rights in regards to this project or need
special assistance for persons with disabilities or
limited English proficiency, contact Jason Patrick at
the phone numbers listed above.
UPC: 122866
State Project: 0460-060-880, P101
Federal Project: HSIP-5150(228)
From: Intersection of Route 460 North Franklin Street/Laurel Street
To: 0.11 mile southeast of the intersection Route 460 North Franklin
Street/Laurel Street
