Virtual comment period opportunity available for Route 23 Corridor (Wise County) STARS Study

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking the public for input on a survey regarding the U.S. Route 23 Corridor in Norton, Wise and Wise County.

Bristol District

BRISTOL—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking the public for input on a survey regarding the U.S. Route 23 Corridor in Norton, Wise and Wise County.

A survey is available May 24 – June 7, 2023 at the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/US23CorridorStudy.

The survey is part of a study of the corridor that began this year. Elements of the study include:

- How businesses are accessed

- Turn-lane improvements

- Traffic signal synchronization/coordination

- Intersection geometric improvements

- Pedestrian improvements

- Other traffic improvements that address safety and potential congestion issues.

Citizens can go online to https://www.virginiadot.org/US23CorridorStudy to review the study information and to take the survey. The survey will remain open through June 7.

Mail comments to Mr. Blake Ailor, Bristol District Planner, 2111 Bonham Road, Bristol, Virginia 24201. Or, email comments to bristolinfo@vdot.virginia.gov, referencing “U.S. Route 23 Corridor Study” in the email subject line.

For additional information, or if you require special assistance, contact Mr. Ailor or VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623) or device for hearing impaired (TTY) at 711.

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Last updated: April 26, 2024

Virtual comment period opportunity available for Route 23 Corridor (Wise County) STARS Study

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