A group of residents and businesses in the Batesville area in Albemarle County have been asking for ways to reduce traffic that travel through the unincorporated village. This week, the Virginia Department of Transportation opened up the public comment period for a proposal to ban trucks seeking to use Plank Road as a way to get between U.S. 29 and U.S. 250 at Rockfish Gap Turnpike.
“Signs advising motorists that Route 692 is being considered for a through truck restriction have been installed along the affected route and will remain in place through the comment period,” reads the press release.
The total distance that would be affected is 9.67 miles. The official alternate route would be to use U.S. and Interstate 64, a distance of 23.81 miles.
To make a comment in writing, contact the Charlottesville Resident Engineer with a letter or email. Details here.
701 VDOT Way
Charlottesville, VA
22911
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