NEWS: City Considers Traffic Circle to Replace Signals at Intersection of Richmond Rd / Monticello Ave / Lafayette St

Also, wider traffic lanes + mixed-use path in the works for stretch of Lafayette Street

Williamsburg City Council is considering replacing the traffic signals at the intersection of Richmond Rd / Monticello Ave / Lafayette St with a traffic circle. (Image: George Arbogust, Williamsburg Independent)

During a work session earlier this week, the Williamsburg City Council heard updates about several potential transportation-related projects. In particular, a proposed traffic circle at the intersection of Richmond Rd / Monticello Ave / Lafayette St could be both transformative for the area in the long run, and quite disruptive during construction.

At the meeting, the City Council first heard from Stephen Holland, an engineer from Kimley Horn, who reviewed some of the traffic circle project’s history. He explained that several years ago, based on a resolution by the City Council, the City submitted four projects for funding from a State program called “Smart Scale.” Ultimately, all four projects were awarded funding through the program, one of which was for the roundabout. Yet …