Proposed

Project Updates

Phase I
VDOT's design-build contract for the Route 460 Connector Phase I in Buchanan County was awarded to Bizzack, Inc., Lexington, Ky. in August 2009.  The project includes design and construction of:

• Twin high-level bridges, 1600 linear feet in length.  When completed the over 250-foot-high bridges will be the tallest in Virginia.
  
  
• A .8-mile four-lane divided highway.  
  
  
• An access ramp to Route 80, improving access to Breaks Interstate Park.  This includes the construction of a bridge crossing Route 768.  

• Secondary connections to Routes 609 and 693 from Route 80.

 

Phase II
VDOT is currently evaluating an unsolicited proposal to construct a rough grade road bed for the Route 460 Phase II, approximately 6.2-miles in length.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the environmental assessment for the project and VDOT has obtained the independent mineral specialist review for the project. 

A public hearing for the location of Route 460 Connector Phase II was held Tuesday, July 14, 2009 from 4-7 p.m. at Breaks Interstate Park.  Approximately 140 citizens were in attendance.   

Contacts

Jeff Roby, 804-371-4316