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Vol. 34, No. 16 | Richmond Suburban News | August 23, 2017

Widening project in talks for U.S. 360

Next DC2RVA meeting to be held Monday By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND — The next public hearing on the DC2RVA high speed rail (Southeast High Speed Rail) proposal will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, in Blackwell Hall

Town of Ashland/Hanover County Area Community Advisory Committee meeting. For more information, call toll-free at: 888-832-0900 or TDD 711. The website is http:// dc2rvarail.com/. According to the website, Jim Ridolphi for The Local

Attendees at last week’s Twisted Timbers announcement were eager to get their first virtual look at the new coaster, a wood and steel construction expected to yield unique rider experiences at Kings Dominion.

Kings Dominion welcomes two major attractions File photo

An Amtrak train rolls through the Town of Ashland during Train Day events last year. The debate continues about a high speed rail coming from Washington, D.C., to Richmond.

on the campus of RandolphMacon College at 204 Henry St. in Ashland.. According to the Department of Rail and Public Transportation in Richmond, arrangements were still being made on a site for the next

the DRPT has been working with North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia to advance high speed rail in the Southeast. The corridor will connect Washington, D.C., Richmond, Raleigh, North see DC2RVA, pg. 15

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local DOSWELL — A dedicated group of roller coaster enthusiasts squealed as they got their first look at Twisted Timbers, King’s Dominion latest addition to its fleet of railed ride attractions. Press representatives and VIPs joined the devotees for a

media event on Tuesday, Aug. 15, that provided a doublebarreled release of good news. In addition to the new coaster slated to open in 2018, the local park will unveil its holiday themed promotion called WinterFest next fall. That announcement was accompanied by a blizzard of see KINGS, pg. 21

Jim Ridolphi for The Local

Angela Kelly-Wiecek, chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, noted the number of jobs the new roller coaster, Twisted Timbers, will bring to the county during last week’s event at Kings Dominion.

MECHANICSVILLE — Hanover County proposes to widen U.S. 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) between Wynbrook Lane and Sujen Court. The project involves widening U.S. 360 to eight lanes and providing pedestrian improvements, including crosswalks, at the intersection of U.S. 360 and Lee-Davis Rd. This project will connect to the road widening improvements currently under construction on U.S. 360 between Interstate 295 and Wynbrook Lane. Project information and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation in the form of a Categorical Exclusion may be reviewed at the Department of Public Works, County Administration Building, at 7516 County Complex Rd. at the Hanover County Government Center Complex in Hanover. The telephone number is 804-365-6181 or TTY/TDD 711. Those wishing to view the document are asked to call ahead to ensure the availability of appropriate staff to answer questions. If concerns cannot be satisfied, Hanover County is willing to hold a public hearing. see WIDENING, pg. 22


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