The description of the proposed project is to provide a connection between residential areas on the north side of Lickinghole Creek and Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike). This connection will supersede the approximately 5.5-mile detour currently required for residents to cross Lickinghole Creek and reach Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), which is a key minor arterial linking to shopping centers, schools, and providing interstate access. As residential development and employment increase within Crozet, Eastern Avenue is needed to link the neighborhoods and mitigate the congestion that is otherwise expected to occur on Route 240 (Crozet Avenue and Three Notch’d Road) and Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike). This extension is consistent with the Downtown Crozet Master Plan, adopted in 2004. This project also includes pedestrian and bike facilities to provide safe and accessible connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists to be used for commuting and recreational activities between their homes, schools, and other neighborhood destinations.
