Recently Completed
I-95 Ramp from Temple Ave. in Colonial Hgts. |
| New northbound ramp improves safety |
Project at a Glance
Begin Date
April 2007
Est Completion Date
June 2008
Cost
$3.8 million (construction contract)
Contractor
Abernathy Construction Corporation
District
Richmond
April 2007
Est Completion Date
June 2008
Cost
$3.8 million (construction contract)
Contractor
Abernathy Construction Corporation
District
Richmond
Contact
Public Affairs
804.524.6179
What's Being Done
A new ramp was constructed from westbound Temple Avenue (Route 144) to northbound Interstate 95 in the city of Colonial Heights. The new, one lane ramp is 2,900 feet long and 12-16 feet wide. It begins near the intersection of Temple Avenue and Conduit Road, and crosses Old Town Creek behind Home Depot to connect with I-95 north.
Benefits
The previous movement to enter I-95 from westbound Temple Avenue required motorists to cut across eastbound traffic. Several crashes resulted at that intersection from that movement. VDOT estimates the new ramp eliminates 60% of the left turns from westbound Temple Avenue to I-95 north.Approximately 33,500 vehicles travel along Temple Avenue between Conduit Road and I-95 per day. It's estimated that 18,810 vehicles will use the new ramp to access I-95 north by 2011.
Project Updates
Construction contract was awarded to Abernathy Construction Corporation of Glen Allen, Virginia in Feb. 2007. Construction began in April 2007 and was completed in June 2008.Contacts
Public Affairs, 804.524.6179Page last modified: July 10, 2007
