Improvement Group 1: fully funded through Virginia SMART SCALE
Construction estimated to begin in 2020
Route 288 Southbound to Route 360 Westbound Off-Ramp Improvements
- Lengthen the Route 288 southbound to Route 360 westbound off-ramp, widening it to two lanes
- Construct a park-and-ride lot at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center at Route 360 and Chital Drive
Why It’s Needed
The Route 288 southbound to Route 360 westbound off-ramp carries a high volume of exiting traffic during the afternoon rush hour, with over 1,700 vehicles in one travel lane. As a result, vehicles back-up onto Route 288 beyond the deceleration lane, extend nearly a mile upstream and causing a pattern of rear-end crashes.
Benefits
These improvements will:
- Reduce the afternoon back-ups on Route 288
- Reduce the number of crashes on Route 288
- Enable vehicles to more safely maneuver from, and traveling through, Route 288
- Improve travel times
- Enable ride-sharing opportunities to commuters, thereby reducing the number of vehicles on Route 360 and Route 288
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