The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking for public input on a transportation study focused on Route 220 Alternate (Cloverdale Road) in Botetourt County. The area under review stretches from Eastpark Drive to Read Mountain Road. The study aims to assess roadway safety, maintain traffic flow, improve accessibility for bicycles and transit, and explore transportation demand management options.
Residents and travelers are encouraged to review proposed improvements and participate in an online survey available from December 8 through December 22. VDOT stated, “Community input received through this survey will help the study team and local leaders to refine the recommendations for potential improvements and determine whether to pursue future funding opportunities.” The survey includes a translation tool for non-English speakers and can be accessed at https://publicinput.com/sa-25-05alts. Feedback can also be sent by email or mail to Carol Moneymaker at VDOT’s Salem office.
This initiative is part of Project Pipeline, a program established by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) that uses performance-based planning to find cost-effective solutions for multimodal transportation needs across Virginia. According to VDOT, “Project Pipeline is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI), in collaboration with VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT).”
The state is working with Botetourt County and the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization on this project. The goal is to develop targeted improvements that address priority needs while minimizing community impacts. Completion of the study is expected in summer 2026, but no construction dates have been set yet. The final plan will serve as a strategy for seeking funding through programs such as SMART SCALE and revenue sharing.
