Public Engagement

August 20, 2026, Design Public Hearing

The City of Lynchburg and the consultant project team, led by McCormick Taylor, Inc., hosted a Design Public Hearing for the US 501/US 221 Split Pair Intersection Improvement Project on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The hearing was held in the gymnasium of Heritage Baptist Church, located at 219 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Community members had the opportunity to review more detailed project plans, provide comments, and interact with the project team. Feedback gathered from the Public Hearing will be documented as part of the project record and used to inform decisions as the project progresses to final design and construction. Comments on the project will be accepted by mail, email, the toll-free hotline, and online through the comment form from Friday, August 21, until Thursday, September 3, 2026. Project mapping and other meeting materials are available to view below.

October 22, 2025 Pop-Up Event Was a Success!

A pop-up event was held on October 22, 2025, at the Lakeside Crossing Center beside Petco from noon to 4 p.m. This event was an informal drop-in format open to anyone with an interest in the US 501 and US 221 Split Pair Intersection Improvement Project. Of the individuals that stopped by – the majority did not attend the Project Information Meeting (PIM) held this past July; two individuals were new to the area, and a few University students stopped by as well. Pop-up participants were also invited to complete a questionnaire, and to rank the planned safety features that are included in the new intersection design. This event was part of the City’s ongoing efforts to keep the community informed and involved in the project. To view the information shared at the event and event photos, click on the links below.

July 29, 2025, Project Information Meeting

A Project Information Meeting was held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Fire Station #7. Representatives from the City and the consultant project team led by McCormick Taylor, Inc. were there to provide updates about the project, meet with members of the community, and answer questions. A two-week comment period was held following the meeting. Project mapping and other meeting materials are available to view below.

Outreach Efforts

The City, along with VDOT and the consultant project team, is committed to delivering this important project for the citizens of Lynchburg. An important part of that commitment is reflected in the project’s public engagement strategy. The outreach efforts for this project are focused on keeping the community informed and meaningfully engaged throughout the project development process. Information regarding meetings, pop-up events, FAQs, and more will be shared via our website, media outlets, emails, flyers, and social media posts.

This multi-pronged approach aligns with key project milestones and is designed to maintain open channels of communication, build public awareness, and ensure that community members are kept informed throughout the design process.

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The public comment period for the design public hearing for the US 501/US 221 Intersection Improvement Project has closed. Testimony, comments, and other exhibits are no longer being accepted and included as part of the project record.