Williamsburg Planning Road Resurfacing and Traffic Tech Upgrades
Work to begin in October on Richmond Road, Jamestown Road and York Street
Williamsburg is preparing for a major road improvement project that will resurface portions of York Street, Jamestown Road, and Richmond Road, with construction set to begin later this year and wrap up by June 2026. The resurfacing work will involve milling old pavement, laying new asphalt, and reconstructing curb ramps to meet current accessibility standards and perform sidewalk and curb repairs. The work will also include installation of upgraded traffic detection systems at key intersections along Richmond Road.
Project Timeline
Bids Due: July 30, 2025
Contract Awarded: September 2025
Work Begins (Notice to Proceed): October 2025
Paving & Concrete Work: November 2025 – April 2026
Project Completion: June 2026
Work on Jamestown Road must be completed before the end of 2025 due to seasonal restrictions and local events. York Street and Richmond Road work may continue into spring 2026.
Construction Guidelines
No unfinished surfaces: Roads can't be left milled but unpaved over weekends, holidays, or during rainy weather.
Working hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Night work: May be allowed on Richmond Road (a business corridor) with approval; not permitted on residential roads like York Street and Jamestown Road.
Minor tasks like dust control, traffic management, and utility adjustments are included in the base project cost.
Smart Traffic Technology for Richmond Road
Richmond Road will receive advanced Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix radar systems at three intersections to improve traffic flow and safety. These sensors can detect vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians—even when they’re stopped—and help traffic signals adjust in real time to reduce delays and improve intersection performance.
The upgraded intersections include:
Richmond Road & Governor Berkeley Road
Richmond Road & Residence Inn/Springhill Suites access road
Richmond Road & Ironbound Road
Each approach at these intersections will get a sensor capable of monitoring multiple lanes using radar with a 140-foot range. The systems will be fully integrated with the City's current signal infrastructure, with setup support from Wavetronix specialists.
A Williamsburg Independent contributor produced this post using AI tools and these primary resource:
Invitation to Bid - Resurfacing of York St., Jamestown Rd., Richmond Rd.
Project Specific Provisions - Resurfacing of York St., Jamestown Rd., Richmond Rd.
Pre-Bid Conference Agenda - Resurfacing of York St., Jamestown Rd., Richmond Rd.
Wavetronix - Intersection Efficiency System