County awards $40.32M contract to widen Richmond‑Henrico Turnpike and install major water main
July 28, 2026 | Henrico County, Virginia
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The board approved an award to Abernathy Construction Corporation for an estimated $40,320,000 to build improvements on Richmond‑Henrico Turnpike. Public works staff described the award as a unit‑price contract that widens the roadway to four lanes, adds a sidewalk on one side and a trail on the other, and includes a 42‑inch water main intended to improve water conveyance from the west to the east side of the county.
Staff said the construction schedule is approximately two years. Board members discussed project sequencing and interjurisdictional coordination; finance, scheduling, and preconstruction activities will proceed with reimbursable CVTA and other grant funding where applicable.
Staff said the construction schedule is approximately two years. Board members discussed project sequencing and interjurisdictional coordination; finance, scheduling, and preconstruction activities will proceed with reimbursable CVTA and other grant funding where applicable.
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