Studies
U.S. Route 23 Corridor Study (Wise County)
Strategically Targeted and Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) StudySpring 2023
Est Completion Date
Early 2024
Phase
Study Phase
Locality
Wise
District
Bristol
Contact
Blake Ailor, Bristol District Planner
276-696-3420
Samantha Farmer, Bristol District Planning Specialist
276-696-3280
What's Being Done?
A Public Information Meeting will be held Monday, December 4 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Wise Central High School (5000 Warrior Drive, Norton, VA 24273). Additionally, a survey will be available November 29 - December 15. Click here to access the survey.
*The display boards created for the meeting are available upon request via email to [email protected].
A study is underway to address safety concerns located along various segments of U.S. Route 23 beginning at the U.S. Route 23/U.S. Route 58 interchange in the City of Norton to U.S. Route 23/Business Route 23 intersection in Wise.
Study elements would include, but are not limited to:
- How businesses are accessed
- Turn-lane improvements
- Traffic signal synchronization/coordination
- Intersection geometric improvements
- Pedestrian improvements
- Other traffic improvements that address safety and potential congestion issues