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***Notice of Board of Supervisors Meeting Relocation***
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, VIRGINIA TO CHANGE ITS MEETING LOCATION as ADOPTED BY THE BOARD AT ITS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2024

 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, held its organizational meeting on January 4, 2023, in the Robert C. Claud, Sr. Board Room located at 17130 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight, Virginia and adopted its 2024 meeting schedule; and,

 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, at its meeting held on March 7, 2024, made it known that beginning March 21, 2024, they desired to change the meeting place of their meeting from the Robert C. Claud, Sr. Board Room to the Isle of Wight County General District Court, located at 17000 Josiah Parker Circle, Isle of Wight, Virginia in order to provide access accommodations due to a broken elevator.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that beginning March 21, 2024 and continuing until such time as amended by the Board of Supervisors, the meeting location of the meetings of the Board of Supervisors shall be the Isle of Wight Couty General District Court, located at 17000 Josiah Parker Circle, Isle of Wight, Virginia, and, as is required by the Board’s By-laws and §15.2-1416 of the Code of Virginia, that this resolution moving the meeting location be posted on the door of the initial public meeting place and inserted in a newspaper having general circulation in the County at least seven days prior to the first such meeting.
        Adopted this 7th day of March, 2024.
                                                                        Joel C. Acree, Chairman
                                                                        Board of Supervisors


Great American Cleanup March 23, 2024
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ROUTE 644 (BOWLING GREEN ROAD) REDUCED TO SINGLE-LANE DURING CULVERT WORK IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY

Temporary signals installed to alternate each direction of traffic starting as early as Feb. 12

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY – Beginning as early as Monday, Feb. 12, a continuous single-lane closure is scheduled to begin on Route 644 (Bowling Green Road) near the intersection of Leaman Lane while crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) perform culvert restoration. 

This work, necessary to extend the lifespan of the existing culvert, will require a continuous single-lane closure on Route 644, reducing the roadway to one shared lane for both directions of traffic. Temporary traffic signals will be in place alternating Route 644 traffic in each direction for up to five weeks. Access to all existing private property and business entrances within the work zone will be maintained at all times.  

This construction work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change. 

Before traveling, check roadway conditions by using VDOT’s free 511 mobile app, which offers information about road conditions, traffic, incidents, construction and congestion as well as access to traffic cameras, weather and more. Information is also available at 511Virginia.org or by calling 511 while in Virginia. 

Portion of Route 644 (Bowling Green Road) over Great Swamp in Isle of Wight County impacted during construction. 

Image: Portion of Route 644 (Bowling Green Road) over Great Swamp in Isle of Wight County impacted during construction.  


ONE-WAY BRIDGE TRAFFIC SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON CYPRESS CREEK BRIDGE AS PART OF REHABILITATION PROJECT 

Updated schedule to implement eastbound closure with signed detour to begin as early as Jan. 22  

SMITHFIELD – The contractor for the Virginia Department of Transportation's Route 258/10 over Cypress Creek bridge rehabilitation project has announced an updated estimated start date to implement the new long-term traffic pattern at the bridge during construction. Starting as early as Jan. 22, contractor crews are scheduled to restrict traffic on the South Church Street (Route 258/10 Business) Bridge over Cypress Creek to one-way westbound traffic only and implement a long-term closure for eastbound traffic. The traffic changes allow crews to continue construction activities as part of the bridge rehabilitation project in Smithfield. 

A signed detour will be in place to direct eastbound traffic to Route 258/10 bypass via Main Street and South Church Street/Benns Church Boulevard. During this closure, the remaining open lane will be narrowed to 11 feet wide, so the bridge will be closed to all wide-load vehicles. 

The project, which began in December 2023, is designed to expand the lifespan of the existing two-lane, 1,500-foot bridge opened in 1975, that has experienced heavy deterioration over time. Contractor crews will demolish and replace the superstructure of multiple bridge spans, rehabilitate the remaining superstructure and various substructure elements, and replace the sidewalk, bridge barriers and water utility components as part of the project. 

During the initial phase of construction, pedestrian access to the bridge will remain open, but will close once sidewalk repair work begins later in the project. Access to some of the parking area on the west side of the bridge approach will be closed for the duration of the project to accommodate construction activities. Occasional overnight, full closures of the bridge may occur as needed later in the project for beam placement activities.  

Access to private property and businesses on South Church Street will be maintained at all times. Marine-based construction activities are not expected to restrict water or channel access on Cypress Creek.  

Drivers are reminded to reduce speed and stay alert when traveling through a work zone.  

The $8.64 million construction contract was awarded to Crofton Construction Services, Inc. in September 2023. Construction is estimated to be complete by fall 2025. 

For more information visit the VDOT project website at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/Route258BridgeOverCypressCreek.

Image:  Map showing the signed detour route for eastbound motorists during bridge rehabilitation on South Church Street (Route 258/10 Business) in Smithfield.

Image: Map showing the signed detour route for eastbound motorists during bridge rehabilitation on South Church Street (Route 258/10 Business) in Smithfield.   

Image: View of the existing bridge on South Church Street (Route 258/10 Business) over Cypress Creek looking eastward.

Image: View of the existing bridge on South Church Street (Route 258/10 Business) over Cypress Creek looking eastward.



VDOT will being construction to replace the bridge over Pope Swamp (Rte. 644 Fire Tower Road) on or about 10/30/23

VDOT will being construction to replace the bridge over Pope Swamp (Rte. 644 Fire Tower Road) on or about 10/30/23. Please see the detour map provided for when the roadwork begins and the road is closed.

We will continue to update information as it is received from VDOT.

Detour Map



PORTION OF ROUTE 692 (UZZELL CHURCH ROAD) OVER CHAMPION SWAMP TO CLOSE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT  

Signed detours will be in place starting as early as July 24 

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY – A portion of Route 692 (Uzzell Church Road) in Isle of Wight County is scheduled to close as early as July 24 to replace the bridge over Champion Swamp. The project will include demolition of the existing bridge and construction of a new two-lane, single-span, multi-beam girder bridge. The work is estimated to be completed in summer 2024.  

Route 692 (Uzzell Church Road) will be closed to through traffic between Route 652 (Bob White Road) and Route 654 (Carroll Bridge Road), with signed detours in place. Access to all existing private property and businesses along Route 692 will be maintained at all times.  

Detours will direct motorists:  

Traveling from Route 654 (Carroll Bridge Road) to Route 652 (Bob White Road) to turn: 

  • Left onto Route 620 (Scotts Factory Road)  
  • Left onto Route 258 (Courthouse Highway) 
  • Left onto Route 652 (Bob White Road) 

From Route 652 (Bob White Road) to Route 654 (Carroll Bridge Road), to turn: 

  • Right onto Route 258 (Courthouse Highway) 
  • Right onto Rout 620 (Scotts Factory Road) 
  • Right onto Route 654 (Carroll Bridge Road) 

VDOT awarded the $1.94 million project contract to Bryant Structures, Inc. in May 2023. The bridge replacement project is anticipated to be complete in summer 2024. Construction work and schedules are dependent upon weather conditions and subject to change.

Motorists are advised to plan their commute by using VDOT’s free traffic information tools: 

Map of detour route for Route 692 during bridge reconstruction.

 

 


2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan

The HRTPO needs your input to help identify transportation needs and issues in the region.  The Hampton Roads 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Candidate Project Portal is an opportunity for the public to submit candidate projects to be considered for the 2050 LRTP.

Please visit https://arcg.is/11jPz8 to submit Candidate Projects.

For more information about the Hampton Roads 2050 LRTP, please visit https://tinyurl.com/hr2050lrtp


First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program (FTHB)

This is an announcement for the Make Isle of Wight HOME Program.  The funding for the HOME Down Payment and Closing Cost (DPCC) program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered in partnership through Isle of Wight County.  This program is designed to expand homeownership and housing affordability to families who are in the low to moderate income range.  For those reasons, the Make Isle of Wight HOME Program provides closing cost and/or down payment assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers who desire to purchase a new or existing home in Isle of Wight County. 

For more information, please visit the link below:
https://www.hrpdcva.gov/departments/housing/make-isle-of-wight-home-program/