Gloucester supervisors, meeting Tuesday evening in the colonial courthouse, approved a resolution related to several SMART SCALE projects from the Virginia Department of Transportation, as well as another resolution supporting participation in the proposed settlement of an opioid-related claim.
Board members considered four SMART SCALE projects: Route 17 widening and a shared-use path from Tidemill and Guinea Road; Route 17 Court House shared-use path; Route 17 and Belroi Road intersection improvements and Providence Road and Route 17 intersection improvements.
Applications for SMART SCALE projects are due Aug. 1 and a resolution of support is needed for the application process with VDOT. SMART SCALE evaluates potential transportation projects based on factors such as improving safety, reducing congestion, increasing accessibility, contributing to economic development, promoting efficient land use, and having a positive effect on the environment.
The board was in agreement with all of ...