Goochland - West Creek Area Transportation Access Plan Study

Overview

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study that will evaluate the transportation network to identify areas for improvement and further define the future roadway network. The study is bounded by I-64 to the north, West Creek Parkway to the south, Route 623 (Hockett Road) to the west, and the Goochland/Henrico County line to the east.

Purpose 

The study team will analyze the existing and planned future transportation network within the study area. This analysis will evaluate the transportation network to identify areas for improvement and further define the future roadway network. The primary objectives and benefits of the West Creek Area Transportation Plan study are listed below. 

Study Objectives and Benefits

• Identify future traffic demand and vehicular travel patterns. 
• Identify deficiencies in roadway capacity, traffic operational efficiency, and traffic safety. 
• Develop solutions that improve capacity, operational, or safety deficiencies for vehicles while considering pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit needs. 
• Refine the future roadway network presented in current Goochland County planning documents. 
• Provide actionable guidance to decision-makers including measures of effectiveness illustrating analysis outcomes and benefits of implementing the future roadway network defined by this study. 

Study Progress

• Study began in August 2023 
• Traffic volume count, crash data, and field data collection complete
• Existing conditions crash and capacity analysis is in progress 

Public Outreach (Phase 1)

The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation issues within the West Creek Area Transportation Access Plan Study area was completed in May 2024. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives that address the highest areas of concern.