Airport Connector Road

Construction of the Airport Connector Road is a crucial upgrade for Richmond International Airport, and it's a major enabler to the capital region's current and future prosperity.

Under a contract with the Virginia Department of Transportation to manage and maintain Pocahontas 895, Transurban agreed to construct the direct link to Richmond International Airport. The company will build, operate and maintain the connector, while VDOT will own the roadway.

The 1.6-mile connector will provide a more direct route to the airport from the east and southeast of Richmond. It will greatly reduce drive time and ease congestion on local roads surrounding the airport.

The airport has experienced significant growth in recent years. In 2006, it served a record number of 3.3 million passengers. To accommodate its increased traffic, the airport recently finished a major expansion that includes a new terminal, increased parking and more carriers.

Key facts:

• The Airport Connector Road will be 1.6 miles long.
• It will link Pocahontas 895 with Charles City Road and Airport Drive at Richmond International Airport.
• Construction is due to start in second half of 2008 and take about two years to complete.
• The toll will be $1 for a two-axle vehicle when the road opens in early 2011.

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Electronic Toll Collection Upgrade and Expansion

Pocahontas 895 will be upgrading and expanding the existing electronic tolling system to increase efficiency and allow us to better serve our customers.

The tolling system upgrade and expansion will include:

• Replacing existing roadside equipment.
• Back office systems, including violations processing would be replaced and upgraded as part of the new system and would include provisions for a video tolling option.
• Expanding the tolling system by supplying and installing the Airport Connector Road roadside equipment and integrating with the new back office system.

Click here for more information about the Electronic Toll Collection Upgrade and Expansion Project.