For many years, there have been calls for Charlottesville to improve infrastructure on the northeastern portion of East High Street, a major connection between the city and eastern Albemarle County. Last October, a cyclist was struck by an aggressive motorist as reported by CBS19 and the Charlottesville Daily Progress (paywall).
A year later and the city is moving forward with a plan to add a sidewalk where one currently does not exist.
“The City is working with Linco Inc. to build a new portion of public sidewalk in front of the AT&T building at 1430 E High Street,” reads an email sent to nearby property owners. “We are planning for this work to begin on October 30, 2023 and it should take about 3 weeks to complete.”
The cost of construction is about $50,000 according to city communications director Afton Schneider. The funding comes from the Safe Routes to School account.
The actual start time has been a couple of days later. This morning a notice went out stating that the existing sidewalks near this location will be closed through November 17.
Work will take place during the day and one lane will be open at all times. Workers with flags will control traffic flow.
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