Powhite Parkway Extension Update - BOS Meeting - August 26, 2026

The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting on August 26, 2026, provided a detailed update on the Powhite Parkway Extension project, focusing on its phases, funding, and construction timeline. Phase one, fully funded at $150 million, includes building an overpass, extending a four-lane facility, and widening Woolridge Road, with construction expected to start soon. Phase two involves extending the parkway as a two-lane facility with grading for future expansion, with about half the funding secured and a $75 million funding application pending through the state's Smart Scale program. The total project cost is estimated at $565 million, with $300 million already secured from local, state, regional, and federal sources. The finance plan aims to complete the two-lane extension by 2034, contingent on funding availability. Board members discussed grant achievements, right-of-way acquisitions, and the importance of the project for regional connectivity, emphasizing ongoing efforts to secure additional funding through grants and the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA).