The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is conducting a transportation study focused on Route 220 Alternate in Botetourt County. The study aims to assess potential improvements related to roadway safety, capacity preservation, multi-modal accessibility, and transportation demand management along Cloverdale Road between Eastpark Drive and Read Mountain Road.
This evaluation will analyze traffic operations and safety conditions to consider various enhancements that could lead to applications for transportation funding. VDOT encourages residents and travelers to participate in an online survey available until June 2. Feedback from the community will assist the study team in identifying existing issues along the corridor and developing recommendations for future improvements. These suggestions will be evaluated and presented during the next phase of the study, which will also offer another chance for public input.
The survey can be accessed at https://publicinput.com/sa-25-05 and includes a translation tool for other languages. Comments may also be sent via email to Carol.Moneymaker@VDOT.Virginia.gov or mailed to Carol Moneymaker at VDOT’s office in Salem.
This initiative is part of the Project Pipeline program, established by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). Project Pipeline focuses on identifying cost-effective solutions for multimodal transportation needs across Virginia. It is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI), with collaboration from VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT).
In partnership with Botetourt County and the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization, targeted improvements are being developed for Route 220 Alternate that aim to minimize community impacts while addressing priority needs cost-effectively. The study is scheduled for completion by summer 2026; however, it does not determine construction timelines for any proposed improvements. The final plan will provide a strategy for multimodal investment aimed at securing funding through programs like SMART SCALE.
