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1999 Session

Budget Amendments - SB800 (Committee Approved)

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VDOT transfers Rt. 15 bridge (language only)

Item 523 #1s

Item 523 #1s

Transportation
Transportation, Department of

Language
Page 408, after line 48, insert
"K. The Department of Transportation is hereby required to transfer title to the existing Route 15 bridge over the Rivanna River at Palmyra to the Fluvanna County Historical Society as a bicycle/pedestrian bridge after a new bridge is constructed.  The existing bridge shall be transferred in good condition and only after necessary repairs and maintenance are completed, including but not limited to, repairing scouring of the piers and re-painting the bridge.   The Department shall also provide $250,000 in the second year from state Highway Maintenance and Operating  funds and/or federal Surface Transportation Program "Enhancement" funds to a maintenance trust fund established for the purpose of maintaining the bridge in perpetuity."


Explanation
(This amendment allows the existing bridge over the Rivanna River at Palmyra in Fluvanna County to be used as a bicycle/pedestrian bridge providing access to the Heritage Trail and Historic Gateway Park.)