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Accident Summary |
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In the past 4 years, from January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2007, for every three (3) miles along route 501 there was an average of:
- 5.767461 accidents
- 3.228858
These numbers have decreased from the numbers for January 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003:
- 6.3 accidents
- 3.9 injuries
Details
(January 1, 2004 -
December 31, 2007)
Source: Virginia Department of
Transportation
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Top 10 Projects |
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PDF: 501 Regional Coalition Improvement Projects
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Coalition members unanimously recommend that highway funds be invested in completing these projects as quickly as possible:
Top 10 Projects:
- Construct Rts. 501/29/460 Lynchburg/Rustburg Bypass (Southern Leg)
- Straighten curves from Eagle Eyrie to Coleman Falls (Bedford)
- Construct eastward bypass from Rt. 360 to Rt. 501 (Halifax)
- Construct interchange at Rt. 501 & Rt. 221 (Lynchburg)
- Construct southern bypass from Rt. 501 to Rt. 58 (Halifax)
- Widen road from Judith Creek bridge to Eagle Eyrie to 36', provide truck climbing lane northbound (Bedford)
- Four-lane Rt. 501 from just south of Rt. 615 to Campbell County (Halifax)
- Four-lane Rt. 501 from Brookneal to Winfall (Campbell)
- Improve Rt. 501 from Boonsboro to Eagle Eyrie through phased projects (Bedford)
- Intersection of Rt. 501 and Rt. 628: construct right and left turn lanes (Halifax)
More Projects:
- Intersection of Rt. 501 and Rt. 642: construct right and left turn lanes (Halifax)
- Intersection of Rt. 501 and Rt. 633: (northern intersection) provide northbound left turn lane (Campbell)
- Intersection of Rt. 501 and Rt. 933: provide northbound left turn lane (Campbell)
- Evaluate Intersections of Rts. 652, 635, with 501 in Gladys (Campbell)
- Intersection of Rt. 501 and Rt. 360 in town of Halifax: signalize and install left and right turn lanes (Halifax)
- Intersection of Rt. 501 and Rt. 633 (southern intersection) provide southbound left turn lane (Campbell)
- Intersection of Rt. 501 and Rt. 917 (Northern entrance) provide northbound left turn lane (Campbell)
- Sydnor-Jennings Elementary School (approximately 0.5 mile south of Volens); construct right and left turn lanes (Halifax)
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Work in Progress |
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1.
Approximately 2 miles south of the village of Gladys, replace an existing culvert/bridge that crosses a stream.
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Completed Projects |
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1. Eight locations between Lynchburg and Big
Island. Relocated ditch lines and widened and paved the shoulders.
2. Intersection of US Route 501 and Swinging
Bridge Road (Route 605)
3. Intersection of US Route 501 and Lewis Ford
Road (Route 643)
4. Intersection of U.S. Route 501 and Route 603
in Volens.
5. Safety improvements from Candlers Mountain Road to Boonsboro Road. (Pavement Markers).
6. A center turning lane will be added to US Route 501 for northbound traffic turning left onto Browns Mill Road. (Route 686)
7. Intersection of Route 40 at Four Forks.
8. Improvements along Route 501/460 as part of the new Route 460 Bypass.
9. Safety projects at the intersection of Routes 501 and 24 in Campbell County.
10. Engineering/environmental studies for Brookneal Bypass. |
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Membership
Click here to see a list
of current members...
How to join
U.S. Highway 501 serves a vital role in the economic life of this region;
thousands of trucks traverse it daily, supporting businesses and industries
that are already located here. And the road’s condition certainly impacts
the economic development potential of the land around it. Consequently, many
area companies have begun to lend their support to the Coalition’s efforts
to seek a regional, long-term solution. Won’t you? Whether you’re
part of a local business, or just a concerned citizen, we would welcome your
assistance in our efforts to make 501 safer.
Business/Industry Yearly Membership Dues
Number of employees |
Membership fee |
1-25 |
$25.00 |
26-50 |
$50.00 |
51-100 |
$100.00 |
101-200 |
$250.00 |
Over 201 |
$500.00 |
In addition to becoming members of the 501 Coalition, business and corporations
with personal interest in the success of our mission may also elect to become
a Coalition sponsor. There are two levels of sponsorship:
Gold Sponsorship
$250 |
Platinum Sponsorship
$500 |
Individual Membership
Individuals are also encouraged to participate in the 501 Coalition.
Please
contact Mike Davidson at (434) 592-9595 for more information about
membership.
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