Lawson Road Pedestrian Crossing of Tuscarora Creek project information from Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (Project No. 27401)

Project Start Date:  Summer 2021

Estimated Completion Date:  Fall 2025

Project Manager: Christine Roe 571-919-1646

Project Description:  Tuscarora Creek has significantly deteriorated the low water crossing between two cul-de-sacs on Lawson Road. A new stream crossing will provide bicycle and pedestrian access to the W&OD Trail from residential communities. Bank erosion approximately 200 feet upstream of the crossing will be stabilized to reduce further bank loss.

Project Contractors:

• Design Consultant - RK&K

Project Meetings:

A virtual neighborhood meeting was held on February 9, 2022 to discuss the project with residents.  

• Meeting presentation
• Watch the recorded presentation

Project Updates: As of May 23, 2024 - The design phase is nearing completion. In 2022, the project was awarded federal funding for construction. Environmental review and VDOT review are ongoing and will be completed this spring, with land acquisition beginning once the reviews are completed. Bidding is scheduled for this summer, with construction expected to start this fall and be completed in Fall 2025. Another neighborhood meeting will be held prior to the start of construction.