Studies
U.S. 52 / 4th Street STARS Study (Wytheville)
Strategically Targeted and Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) StudyStudy Phase
Locality
Wythe
District
Bristol
Contact
Blake Ailor, Bristol District Planner
276-696-3420
Samantha Farmer, Bristol District Planning Specialist
276-696-3280
U.S. 52 / 4th Street STARS Study
What's Being Done?
The study will review a portion of US-52 (N. 4th Street) to US-11 (Main Street) in the Town of Wytheville and I-81 on/off ramps at Exit 70 to address safety concerns. This project will also address pedestrian connectivity from Northwinds Apartments to the Wal-Mart shopping plaza.
Study elements would include, but are not limited to:
- How businesses are accessed
- Turn-lane improvements
- Traffic signal synchronization/coordination
- Intersection improvements
- Pedestrian improvements/connectivity
- Other traffic improvements that address safety and potential congestion issues