Comments on: VDOT Announces Three Year I-295 Flyover Project Finally Complete

By: Henry Crosby

Henry Crosby — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:36:54 +0000

Aw, this was a seriously quality post. In theory I’d like to write like this too – taking time and real effort to make a great write-up… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and never seem to get some thing accomplished.

By: Will Weaver

Will Weaver — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:25:53 +0000

@Karen Hurd Actually, I was wrong, that segment IS a stimulus project, although like I said VDOT couldn’t make it part of the flyover contract and it was always planned as a separate project (stimulus or not). They expect to begin paving this fall; they’re getting set to repave the segment of I-295 South between US 301 and Pole Green Road first, as it’s part of the oldest segment of I-295.

By: Karen Hurd

Karen Hurd — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:53:24 +0000

@Will Weaver - Well, that is great news! Any idea what the timetable is for the repaving?

By: Will Weaver

Will Weaver — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:18:31 +0000

There is already a repaving project on the schedule. It’s not a stimulus project, it was already in the works. VDOT just couldn’t do it as part of the flyover contract.

By: Karen Hurd

Karen Hurd — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:18:50 +0000

As one who moved into Twin Hickory in the fall of 2006, just after construction began, and one who travels the 295 to 64 east route each day on my way to work and 64 west/295 on my way home, I have to say this construction was done with minimal inconveniences to commuters. Rarely was there a back-up and the end result is wonderful. The English Construction Company should be applauded for the fine job they did.

Now, if only we could get that short section repaved from where construction ended on 295 as you enter 295 from 64 west and where I exit at Nuckols North. President Obama, do you have any stimulous money you can spare for this much-needed repaving? Actually, Mr. Obama, if you have the money, keep repaving for about 15+ miles so we don’t all have to drive in the far left lane to avoid the washboard-like highway!

By: Will Weaver

Will Weaver — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:36:05 +0000

Whoops, I need to get a newer photo.