Courtland mayor seeks county support for Main Street truck restriction study; supervisors back study

Danny Williams, who introduced himself to the board as the mayor of the town referenced in the packet, asked the supervisors to pass a resolution supporting a proposed no-through-truck restriction on Main Street in Courtland (referred to in the packet). Williams said the town held a public hearing and the council voted in favor and urged county support to move the matter to VDOT for a traffic study.

Board members asked practical questions about the study's timing and potential impacts — including where diverted truck traffic might travel and whether school-bus intersections could be affected. A county official said the town has submitted a package to VDOT and VDOT will determine whether the corridor meets criteria and will request a study if needed.

The board moved, seconded and voted to support sending the towns materials to VDOT and to await the results of the traffic study before any further action.

The chair told residents the board wants the study to inform a final decision and emphasized that VDOT has three options: approve, ask for more information, or disapprove, following its review.