Smithfield Sidewalk Improvements

Project Background

This project was initiated by Isle of Wight County and will be locally managed by Isle of Wight County Transportation Department Division, in partnership with the Town of Smithfield and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Funding will be provided by State and Federal transportation grants and local capital funds.

Project Summary
The goal of this project is to provide approximately 4,600 feet of variable width sidewalk improvements connecting the Westside Elementary School and Great Springs/ Quail Street neighborhoods with downtown Smithfield at Grace Street. It will also provide improved pedestrian crossing facilities at Route 10 to allow for safe pedestrian foot traffic. The improvements will include minimal curb and gutter and drainage improvements.

Project Information
Please see the exhibit map below that shows the upcoming improvements as well as links to Environmental Information and the Smithfield Sidewalk Historic Cultural Review.

Environmental Documents

• PCE Environmental Documents
• Final PCE Report
• Historic Cultural Review
• 60% Design Drainage Narrative

60% Design Plan Documents

• Intro and Traffic Control Plans
• Details
• Cross Sections

 Public Hearing Phase of project closed 8/30/2021
Notice of  Willingness to hold a public hearing

Please CLICK HERE to view the Notice of Willingness to hold a public hearing . If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please complete the questionnaire below and we will be glad to respond to your request. Any requests for a public hearing must be received by August 30, 2021. 
Right of Way and Utilities
This project is currently in the Right of  Way phase.
Please click here the view the Notice to Proceed for Right of Way and Utilities dated January 13, 2023.
To view exhibits provided by the project engineering firm - Kimley-Horn and Associates for each affected parcel, please proceed to this link: Smithfield Sidewalk Improvements Right-of-Way Exhibits