This is the first transportation public comment opportunity for the year 2026!
The Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO) received a request from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to amend the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to include a new increased cost estimate for an ungrouped project UPC 121433 #SMART20 Rte 419 & 220 Diverging Diamond Garvee Debt Service. This project is a Garvee Debt Service, which is considered a bank account for the infrastructure project for the Route 419 and 220 Diverging Diamond intersection project. To participate in the survey, click here!
This is the existing project’s financial information.
This is the proposed project’s financial information (increasing the funding by $1,250,176 to support the completion of the project).
If you are interested in learning more about this project, see VDOT’s project page.
This information was advertised on the Cardinal News on Thursday, January 8th, 2026.
The Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO) is seeking public input on an amendment for the FFY24-27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Please visit https://engage.rvarc.org/2045-rvtp to participate. Comments will be accepted until Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The public hearings will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 313 Luck Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA.
RVARC and RVTPO strive to provide reasonable accommodations and services for persons who require special assistance to participate in public involvement opportunities. The public notice of participation activities and the scheduled review and comment times for the RVTP and TIP meet the transportation program of projects requirements. Hearing-impaired persons can call 711 for access. The RVTPO fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information or to obtain a Discrimination Complaint Form, see https://rvarc.org/policy/title-iv-ada-notices/. For special accommodations or more information, contact Alison Stinnette at astinnette@rvarc.org or 540-343-4417.
