Towards Roanoke Vision Zero Project: Williamson Road Corridor and School Zone Improvements

Opportunity Overview

USDOT selected City of Roanoke for a $3,828,258 FY 2026 SS4A implementation grant. The project will implement pedestrian safety improvements at 6 signalized intersections on the Williamson Road corridor, a key segment of the city’s high-injury network.

Reported project value

$4.79M

Procurement status

Project Intelligence

Reported investment / funding context

$4,785,322 total project cost in the FY 2026 award record; award-time scope and estimate.

Funding sources

$3,828,258 FY 2026 SS4A implementation grant selected by USDOT on October 30, 2026. Grant selection is not proof of obligation, disbursement or a construction contract award.

Scope

The project will implement pedestrian safety improvements at 6 signalized intersections on the Williamson Road corridor, a key segment of the city’s high-injury network. The project will add 38 pedestrian signal heads with accessible push-button devices, 39 Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps, 20 high-visibility crosswalks, and 1 pedestrian refuge island at Wells Avenue, Rutherford Avenue, Berglund Center Entrance, Forest Hill Avenue, Floraland Drive, and Airport Road. Between 2019 and 2023, these 6 intersections experienced 47 crashes resulting in 28 injuries, and between 2021 and 2025 the corridor also experienced 4 mid-block pedestrian deaths and 7 mid-block pedestrian injuries. The application states the corridor lacks consistent crossing infrastructure and that speeding and unsafe crossing conditions are major contributors to risk. These improvements align with FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures and are projected to reduce crashes at the 6 intersections by 37%, preventing about 17 crashes over 5 years. This project includes Planning and Demonstration funds to evaluate, install, and assess up to 32 quick-build speed cushions at 8 locations serving 10 school zones. Supplemental planning activities include speed studies, traffic and crash analysis, field assessments, school travel observations, and before-and-after evaluation to guide future traffic calming and Safe Routes to School strategies.

Available Work & Contracts

No linked, verified contract package is recorded.

Companies & Contacts

Project owner / agency

City of Roanoke

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Key Dates & Procurement

Milestones

2026-10-30: FY 2026 SS4A award announced.

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