Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians will have new travel options with the completion of roadway improvements around Blacksburg.
New bicycle lanes, an added traffic light, dedicated merge lanes and new traffic patterns at the intersections of Prices Fork Road, Toms Creek Road and Stanger Street formed as part of a $2.8 million project referred to as the "Various-Intersections" construction project.
Additional bicycle routes are available for cyclists, who must obey traffic laws but can also elect to ride on the street or on sidewalks.
As they leave Prices Fork Road or Toms Creek Road and turn onto Stanger Street, motorists will each have dedicated merge lanes to help ensure a smooth lane change.
Pedestrians will benefit from new crosswalk signals with countdown timers and handicap-accessible ramps.
The project started in the summer of 2008, and was completed on time and under budget. It is intended to ease congestion throughout Blacksburg and within the Virginia Tech campus.
The Various-Intersections project was a collaborative effort between Tech, the Town of Blacksburg, and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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The improvements to the roads are welcomed and appreciated. Good job, especially having them done before classes started.
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