District 5 Report and Crime Watch Updates by Supervisor Tom Shepperd

Thomas "Tom" G. Shepperd, Jr. York County Supervisor, District 5 Hm: (757) 858-8591 Mb: (757) 903-1875 Email address: Shepperd@yorkcounty.gov District 5 Notice Subscribe for District 5 Report and Crime Watch Updates Dear Neighbors,   This is a late notice of a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Public Hearing on the future and current plans for Victory Boulevard (Route 171). See information below.   Regards,   Tom   Thomas G. Shepperd, Jr. District 5 Representative York County Board of Supervisors   (C) 757-903-1875 (H) 757-868-8591   shepperd@yorkcounty.gov

Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) roadway improvements with shared-use path project York County Design public hearing Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5-7 p.m. The Villages of Kiln Creek Recreation Center 2801 Kiln Creek Parkway, Yorktown, VA 23693 Find out about the proposed improvements for the travel lanes, roadway shoulders, and pedestrian access areas on Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) in York County, from 0.596 mile west of Big Bethel Road (Route 600) and ending at Big Bethel Road for a total project length of 0.61 mile.  Come see the proposed plans that include multiple enhancements that add vehicular travel improvements and pedestrian capacity along Route 171. Specific elements include the addition of eastbound and westbound left-turn lanes at North and South Bowman Terrace (Route 1656), a new eastbound right-turn lane at Big Bethel Road, and new shoulders to both sides of Route 171. Additionally, the project will add a 10-foot shared-use path along the north side of Route 171 from North and South Bowman Terrace to Big Bethel Road. Review the proposed project plans and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document in the form of a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) at the public hearing or at VDOT’s Hampton Roads District Office located at 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435, 757-956-3272, 800-367-7623, TTY/TDD 711. You can also review the project information at VDOT’s Williamsburg Residency Office located at 4451 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188, 757-253-5138. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of appropriate personnel to answer your questions. Property impact information and tentative construction schedules are available for your review at the above addresses and will be available at the public hearing. Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit them by July 4, 2025, to Mr. Wali Zaman, P.E., Project Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435. You may also email comments to Wali.Zaman@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 171 Roadway with Shared-Use Path Project Comment” in the subject line.  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 need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 757-956-3000 or TDD/TTY 711.  State Project: 0171-099-677, C501, P101, R201 Federal Project: STP-5B03(094) UPC: 115509

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