Gilmerton Bridge to I-464 ramps

survey

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, bicycle/transit access, and transportation demand management improvements at the interchange of South Military Highway (Route 460/Route 13) and Bainbridge Boulevard (Route 460/Route 166) between the Gilmerton Bridge and I-464 ramps, in the city of Chesapeake is complete.

project purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and multimodal access issues identified at the interchange of South Military Highway (Route 460/Route 13) and Bainbridge Boulevard (Route 460/Route 166) between the Gilmerton Bridge and I-464 ramps, with a focus on providing enhanced bicycle and transit access, transportation demand management, and safety improvements. This interchange has a high number of angle crashes and rear-end crashes. One bicyclist involved crash was reported. The objective of this study is to identify cost-effective preferred improvement alternatives that address the deficient conditions and prioritize safety for vulnerable users.

study partners

• City of Chesapeake
• Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO)
• Kimley-Horn

key points of contact

District Lead: Eric Stringfield/Jerry Pauley 

Lead Consultant: Rob Prunty/Andy Nagle

SCHEDULE

Phase 1	May - August 2023	Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives
Phase 2	September - December 2023	Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives
Phase 3	January-July 2024	Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy