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

Route 171 expansion project in progress in York County. (Courtesy VDOT)

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 Sch…