VDOT HOLDS MEETING ON U.S. 23 IN SCOTT COUNTY

VDOT holds meeting regarding U.S. Route 23 in Scott County. The Virginia Department of Transportation hosted an information meeting Wednesday to discuss U.S. Route 23. The meeting focused on operational and safety issues along U.S. 23 between the Tennessee state line and U.S. Route 59. VDOT reports that the section of the highway has a high number of crashes due to poor spacing between intersections and access driveways located along the corridor. A study is underway to identify ways for improving the highway. The comment period for the study closes on June 4. 

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