RICHMOND, Va. — A busy Richmond intersection near Broad Rock Elementary School is getting a $780,000 safety upgrade to protect students and pedestrians.
The project at Broad Rock Boulevard and Orcutt Lane will add a new traffic signal, high-visibility crosswalks, reflective signal heads, pedestrian countdown signals, and accessible curb ramps. Currently, the intersection lacks pedestrian signals and accessible ramps.
Neighbors have expressed concerns about speeding cars and growing traffic in the area…