Paige Sturek

The Virginia Department of Transportation held a public forum in Nelson County last week, informing residents of completed, in progress and future road projects along U.S. 29.

Christopher Winstead, VDOT Lynchburg district engineer, spoke to residents previously at a Nov. 7, 2024, meeting. He said last week it is important for residents to communicate concerns they have regarding roadways so VDOT can work with the community to find solutions.

"It’s invaluable to hear directly from people who live and breathe here all the time," he said.

Donald Logan, VDOT assistant Lynchburg district traffic engineer, explained to residents how engineers adjust roadways based on trends analyzed in fatal crashes. He said from 2020 to 2024 in Nelson County, there were 14 fatal crashes, five o

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