Find out about a project to provide pedestrian
improvements and designated bicycle lanes on the
section of Walnut Avenue in Vinton from just west of
4th Street to just west of 1st Street. This project will
connect with other completed projects to improve
pedestrian and bicycle access between the City of
Roanoke and the Vinton Farmers’ Market.
The project will provide sidewalks, a crosswalk at 2nd
Street, handicapped ramps and pedestrian lighting.
Approximately 1,600 linear feet of new sidewalk will
be constructed on the north side of Walnut Avenue
and about 700 linear feet of new sidewalk will be
added the south side.
In addition, pavement markings will be added to
designate about 1,600 feet of bike lanes along Walnut
Avenue. 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
Chris Harrah, Virginia Department of Transportation,
731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, VA 24153, on or prior to
October 25, 2024. 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 Chris Harrah at the
phone numbers listed above.
UPC: 119472
State Project: 0149-149-257, C501, P101, R201
Federal Project: STP-5128(488)
From: 0.061 mile west of 4th Street
To: 0.242 mile east of 4th Street
