NEWS BRIEF: VDOT Seeks Public Input on York County Victory Boulevard Project
June 24 session invites feedback on traffic and pedestrian improvements for Route 171
YORK COUNTY, VA – Residents will have the chance to weigh in on upcoming improvements to Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) during a public hearing hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Villages of Kiln Creek Recreation Center, 2801 Kiln Creek Parkway in Yorktown.
The session will offer details on planned enhancements along the busy stretch between Route 17 (George Washington Memorial Highway) and Route 134 (Hampton Highway). Attendees can view proposed designs, speak directly with project staff, and submit comments in person.
VDOT's plans aim to ease congestion and improve safety, with road widening, updated turn lanes, intersection technology, and a new storm sewer system. A highlight of the project is a 10-foot shared-use pedestrian and bike path on the north side of Victory Boulevard. The 1.2-mile segment will enhance access to Tabb High School and community athletic areas while filling a gap in the regional Trail757 network.
Construction began in March 2025, with work continuing into spring 2026. As improvements progress, motorists should expect ongoing lane closures, including a detour for the eastbound left-turn lane onto Hampton Highway and temporary westbound lane reductions through early July.
Community members who cannot attend may send written comments by July 4, 2025, to Wali Zaman, P.E., Project Manager, at 7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435, or email Wali.Zaman@VDOT.Virginia.gov, referencing “Route 171 Roadway with Shared-Use Path Project Comment.”
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Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) roadway improvements with shared-use path project York County
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