LY-23-09: U.S. 41 (Franklin Turnpike) - Pittsylvania County

North of Hunting Hills Road to Orphanage Road

Survey

The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements along Route 41 (Franklin Tpke.) between north of Hunting Hills Rd. and Orphanage Rd. in Pittsylvania County is complete.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and operational issues identified along the U.S. 41 (Franklin Turnpike) corridor between north of Hunting Hills Road and Orphanage Road, with a focus on providing safety improvements and enhanced bicycle, pedestrian, and transit access. The project recommendations made as part of this study may be developed into future funding applications for SMART SCALE and other transportation funding programs.

Public Information Meeting

VDOT is hosting a meeting about the study and improvement alternatives to the section of Franklin Turnpike in Pittsylvania County that starts just north of Route 864 (Hunting Hills Road) and ends at Route 743 (Orphanage Road). The purpose of this study is to address the needs identified in the statewide transportation plan, VTrans.  On Franklin Turnpike these needs include safety and multimodal access.

Monday, March 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Mt Hermon Volunteer Fire Department, 4268 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540 

The public can provide input at the meeting or by taking the online survey, which will be open for responses March 18-April 1, 2024.

Study Partners

• Pittsylvania County
• Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization
• EPR

Key Points of Contact

District Lead: Rick Youngblood

Lead Consultant: Jeanie Alexander

Schedule

Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary

The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, operations, transportation demand management, and bicycle/pedestrian/transit improvements along U.S. 41 (Franklin Tpke.) between Orphanage Rd. and north of Hunting Hills Rd. in Pittsylvania County is complete.