Garden City Trail and Pedestrian Bridge County of Henrico, Virginia Public Hearing
The County of Henrico is developing plans for a shared use path and pedestrian bridge to serve as a connection between the future Best Products Reimagined development and the Fall Line Trail. This will include constructing a 12-foot-wide shared use path along Athens Avenue and Scott Road to Best Plaza Drive. The trail project will also install a crossing at the signalized intersection of Brook Road and Athens Avenue, construct a roundabout at the intersection of Athens Avenue and Aberdeen Street, and provide vehicular turnarounds at both ends of Scott Road adjacent to Interstate 95. This will include constructing a new bridge for pedestrians and bikes to cross Interstate 95.
At the public hearing, project plans and schematics will be available to view and County staff will be available to answer questions. You will also have the opportunity to provide comments on forms provided at the meeting or via the online survey at the project webpage links below. Comments can be submitted to the Capital Projects Manager listed below after the meeting until May 15, 2026. The meeting will be open-house format. No formal presentation will be provided.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the North Park Branch Library, 8508 Franconia Rd, Henrico, VA 23227 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Project information which includes the construction plans, tentative project schedule, funding information, and property impact information can be reviewed at the County of Henrico, Department of Public Works, Administration Annex Building, 4305 E Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228 and telephone: (804) 754-5710. Project information is also available at the following websites: https://henrico.gov/projects/garden-city-connector-trail/ and https://henrico.gov/projects/garden-city-pedestrian-bridge/.
Contact Robert “Russ” Cooper at the phone number above or at coop146@henrico.gov, or Robert Whitaker at (804) 727-8253 or whit05@henrico.gov with any questions.
The County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Robert 'Russ' Cooper at the above address, phone number or email.