List of former primary state highways in Virginia (Lynchburg District)
The following is a list of former primary state highways completely or mostly within the Lynchburg District (VDOT District 3[1]) of the U.S. state of Virginia.
SR 126 (1928-1944)
State Route 126 (1933-1944) | |
|---|---|
| Standort | Volens-Gladys |
| Existed | 1928–1944 |
State Route 126 was a westerly alternate to US 501 between Volens and Gladys, following present SR 603 from Volens to SR 40 at Cody and SR 761 (mostly the old Pittsylvania and Lynchburg Turnpike[citation needed]) from the Roanoke River south of Long Island to Gladys. The road from Cody to Long Island was never a primary state highway.
Most of the distance from Volens to Cody became State Route 303 in 1928,[2] with the remaining 1 mile (1.6 km) at the Cody end joining it in 1929.[3] 5.8 miles (9.3 km) of the northern segment were added in 1932[4][5] as State Route 323.[6] Both routes became SR 126 in the 1933 renumbering,[7] and in October 1933 the northern segment was extended south to the Roanoke River.[8] The southern segment from Volens to Cody and most of the northern segment from the Roanoke River to SR 699 were downgraded to secondary in 1943,[9] and the remaining 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from SR 699 to Volens followed in 1944.[10]
SR 126 (1930-1979)
State Route 126 (1948-1979) | |
|---|---|
| Standort | Forest-Lynchburg |
| Existed | 1930–1979 |
State Route 126 extended west from US 460 (now US 460 Business) in southwestern Lynchburg along Graves Mill Road (SR 1425 outside Lynchburg) to US 221 at Clay (east of Forest). It was mostly added to the state highway system in 1930 as part of State Route 319,[11] with the westernmost 1 mile (1.6 km) completing the route in 1932.[12] SR 319 became SR 128 in the 1933 renumbering,[7] but that route was split in 1948, with the central piece along Fort Avenue renumbered SR 297 and the western piece becoming new SR 126.[13] An easterly extension along the new Lynchburg Expressway to US 29 (now US 29 Business) was added in August 1964,[14] but two months later it instead became SR 297, with SR 126 replacing SR 297 from their intersection northeast on Fort Avenue to U.S. Route 29 Alternate (now US 29 Business), which had been part of SR 128 until 1948.[15] This extension was renumbered again in 1976, becoming part of U.S. Route 460 Business, which it remains to this day.[16] The portion of SR 126 within Lynchburg city limits became an ordinary city street in 1977,[17] and the short stub in Bedford County was downgraded to secondary in 1979.[18]
SR 132
State Route 132 (1933-1943) | |
|---|---|
| Standort | US 460-Evergreen |
| Existed | 1932–1943 |
State Route 132 ran southwest from US 460 southeast of Appomattox to Evergreen along part of current SR 630.[19] It was added to the state highway system in 1932[20] as State Route 326,[21] became SR 132 in the 1933 renumbering,[7] and was downgraded to secondary in 1943.[22]
SR 135
State Route 135 (1933-1945) | |
|---|---|
| Standort | Green Bay-Farmville |
| Existed | 1930–1945 |
State Route 135 extended from US 360 at Green Bay north to US 460 southeast of Farmville along current SR 696. 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from the Green Bay end was added to the state highway system in 1930 as State Route 318,[23] which was extended north 1⁄2 mile (0.80 km) in 1931[24] and the remaining 6 miles (9.7 km) in 1932.[25] It was renumbered SR 135 in the 1933 renumbering[7] and downgraded to secondary in 1945.[26] (SR 135Y, a 1 mile (1.6 km) connection northeast to US 360[27] along original SR 20, which US 360 replaced,[citation needed] swapped with SR 135 by 1940,[28] and its original route was downgraded to SR 694 in 1943.[29])
- Major intersections
The entire route is in Prince Edward County.
| Standort | mi[26] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | 0.00 | 0.00 |  US 360 (Patrick Henry Highway) | ||
| | 11.30 | 18.19 |  US 460 (Prince Edward Highway) | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
SR 152
State Route 152 (1933-1943) | |
|---|---|
| Standort | South Boston |
| Existed | 1931–1942 |
State Route 152 was a spur from Wilborn Avenue (now US 501 southbound) in South Boston to the former South Boston Airport, following Edmunds Street and Lomax Avenue. The route was added to the state highway system in 1931 as State Route 322[30] (the portion within South Boston limits was defined in 1932[31]), which became SR 152 in the 1933 renumbering[7] and was downgraded to secondary SR 852[citation needed] in 1942.[32][33]
References
- ^ VDOT District Offices
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (August 9–10, 1928). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 18.
[Halifax County] 303 Route 18 near Volens 4.92 Miles towards Route 20 in the direction of Cody 4.92 Miles
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (August 15, 1929). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 161.
303 Halifax Extension of Route 303 to a point on Route 20 .98
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (July 27–29, 1932). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 17.
[Campbell County, second half of Porter-Rhodes mileage] Gladys towards Long Island 1.55
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (August 18, 1932). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 8.
Campbell Gladys-South towards Long Island 4.25
- ^ Virginia Department of Highways, Map of Campbell County Showing Primary and Secondary Highways, June 1, 1932
- ^ a b c d e Cite error: The named reference
log-1933was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (October 19, 1933). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 21.
Campbell Extension of Route 126 2.40
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (May 12, 1943). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 19.
Halifax County Route 126 6.35 From intersection of Route 40 to intersection of Route 501 at Volens. This is the south leg of a wye connection to Route 501 and is little traveled. Traffic 1941 - 138, 1942 - 132. Campbell County Route 126 6.30 From Pittsylvania County Line at Long Island to intersection Route 699. This is a stub end road with little prospect of future development as a through route. Traffic 1941 - 181, 1942 - 224
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (April 18, 1944). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 8.
Campbell County Route 126 1.80 From intersection Route 501 at Gladys southwesterly 1.80 miles to end of maintenance at Routes 761 and 699. This completes the deletion started last year on this stub end route. Traffic 1941 - 181
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (December 18, 1930). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 8.
[Campbell County] 319 Starting near the junction of Routes 18 and 10 and running in a southwest direction to connect with Route 14 [7.00 miles, first half of Porter-Rhodes mileage]
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (July 27–29, 1932). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. pp. 15, 17.
[Bedford County, second half of Porter-Rhodes mileage] Extension of Route 319 to Route 10 .25; [Campbell County, second half of Porter-Rhodes mileage] Close Gap in Route 319 .70
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (November 12, 1948). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 7.
Moved by Mr. DeHardit, seconded by Mr. Harpine, that the Commission make the following changes in Route numbers as recommended by its engineers: 1. Renumber the portion of Route 128 between Route 297 in Campbell County, and Route 460 in Bedford County to carry new Route Number 126 (shown in red on map attached to file). 2. Extend the marking of Route 297 from its present terminus at the intersection of Route 128 northeast, to the intersection of Route 29 in Lynchburg, eliminating Route 128 between these points (shown in green on map attached to file). 3. Eliminate Route 128 overlapping Route 29 (shown in yellow on map attached to file). Motion carried.
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (August 20, 1964). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 18.
Moved by Mr. McWane, Seconded by Mr. Holland, that WHEREAS, under authority of Section 33-26 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the State Highway Commission may add such roads, bridges and streets as it shall deem proper to the Primary System of Highways, not to exceed fifty miles during any one year; and WHEREAS, construction of the By-pass Route 29-A (Projects 7029-015-010, C-501, and 7029-118-101, C-501) in Campbell County and the City of Lynchburg will soon be completed and the new road opened to traffic and, whereas, it is recommended that the addition of the newly constructed highway be designated as a continuation of present State Route 126; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that under authority of Section 33-26 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the new construction beginning at the interesection[sic] of Route 297 in Campbell County and extending easterly 1.02 miles to the south corporate limits of Lynchburg, be added to the Primary System of Highways and designated as Route 126; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Route 126 be established as an urban extension on the City of Lynchburg, beginning at the south corporate limits of Lynchburg and extending northeast to the intersection of U. S. Route 29, a distance of approximately 0.37 mile, to become effective upon completion of the new construction to required standards, applicable to Section 33-35.2 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. Motion carried.
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (October 15, 1964). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 17.
Moved by Mr. McWane, Seconded by Judge Weaver, that WHEREAS, the Highway Commission at its last meeting approved the designation of the newly constructed by-pass leading from Route 297 in Campbell County to Route 29 in the City of Lynchburg to be numbered as Route 126; and WHEREAS, Route 297 being a part of the Arterial System, further studies have been made concerning the route number designation and our Highway Engineers together with the City Manager of Lynchburg recommend that the new by-pass connection be designated as a continuation of Route 297 rather than Route 126, also that the section of old Route 297 between the new connection and Alternate Route 29 be renumber[sic] as Route 126. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the new connection heretofore designated as Route 126 be renumbered to carry Route Number 297, beginning at the intersection of present Route 297 in Campbell County and extending easterly to intersection of Route 29 in the City of Lynchburg; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the section of present Route 297 from the new connection northeast to intersection of Alternate Route 29 in Lynchburg, be renumbered as a continuation of Route 126. Motion carried.
- ^ State Highway and Transportation Commission (July 29, 1976). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 13.
Moved by Mr. Glass, seconded by Mr. Hooper, that WHEREAS, with respect to a request by officials of the City of Lynchburg to designate a U.S. Route 460 Business routing through the commercial areas of the City, from an east intersection with U.S. Route 460, along Campbell Avenue, Kemper Street, Sixteenth Street, Buchanan Street, Twelfth Street and Fort Avenue, to its west intersection with U.S. Route 460; and WHEREAS, said request included a proposal for the elimination of the State Route 126 designation on Fort Avenue between Wards Road and Graves Mill Road; and WHEREAS, our Highway and Transportation Engineers concur in the route changes as requested; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the location through the commercial areas of the City of Lynchburg as set forth herein shall be designated as U.S. Route 460 Business; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State Route 126 designation on Fort Avenue between Wards Road and Graves Mill Road shall be eliminated; and BE IT ALSO FURTHER RESOLVED, that these route changes shall be subject to approval of the U.S. Route designation by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials [which happened at their July 1976 meeting]. MOTION CARRIED
- ^ State Highway and Transportation Commission (September 15, 1977). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 13.
Route 126 - From Route 460 Business to Route 221 1.87 Miles
- ^ State Highway and Transportation Commission (September 20, 1979). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 7.
Moved by Mr. Mohr, seconded by Mr. Robinson, that the Commission confirm letter ballot action on the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Bedford at its meeting on the 13th day of August, 1979, did adopt a resolution requesting the Department of Highways and Transportation to transfer Route 126, between the west corporate limits of the City of Lynchburg and U.S. Route 221, from the Primary to the Secondary System of Highways; and WHEREAS, this Commission at its meeting on the 15th day of September, 1977, did approve the deletion of mileage for payment on the Primary Route 126 Extension within the City of Lynchburg, thereby transferring said route to Other Streets status within the city; and WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate by the Department's engineers that the remaining portion of Route 126, length 0.26 mile, should be transferred as requested; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Highway and Transportation Commission in accordance with authority entrusted under Section 33.1-35 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, does declare that Route 126 as described herein and being 0.26 mile in length, be transferred from the Primary to the Secondary System of Highways and be designated accordingly. MOTION CARRIED
- ^ Virginia Department of Highways, Map of Appomattox County Showing Primary and Secondary Highways, revised July 1, 1935, reprinted in the 1940 Census
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (August 18, 1932). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 8.
Appomattox Evergreen Station to Route 10 .80
- ^ Virginia Department of Highways, Map of Appomattox County Showing Primary and Secondary Highways, June 1, 1932
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (May 12, 1943). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 19.
Appomattox County Route 132 0.60 From intersection of Route 460 to Evergreen Depot. This is a stub end local road. Traffic 1941 - 171, 1942 - 133.
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (December 18, 1930). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 10.
[Prince Edward County] 318 Near Green Bay-Northerly towards Route 10 [5.53 miles, first half of Porter-Rhodes mileage]
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (January 29, 1931). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 9.
Moved by Mr. Gilmer, seconded by Mr. Shirley, that the 0.5 mile excess mileage in Prince Edward County, be applied to the road leading from near Green Bay toward Route 10. Motion carried.
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (July 27–29, 1932). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 17.
[Prince Edward County, second half of Porter-Rhodes mileage] Extension of Route 318 near Green Bay-Northerly towards Route 10 5.97
- ^ a b State Highway Commission of Virginia (May 22, 1945). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 70.
696 (1) Prince Edward County, Route 135 11.30 From Route 360 at Green Bay northerly to Route 460.
- ^ Virginia Department of Highways, Map of Prince Edward County Showing Primary and Secondary Highways, revised July 1, 1935, reprinted in the 1940 Census
- ^ Virginia Department of Highways, Page County, 1940
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (May 12, 1943). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 19.
Prince Edward County Route 135 1.00 From intersection of Route 135-Y to intersection of Route 360. This is the indirect leg of a wye connection carrying little traffic. Traffic 1941 - 83, 1942 - 81.
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (July 24–25, 1931). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 70.
Halifax 322 Corporate Limits of South Boston to Airport 1.00
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (July 19, 1932). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 11.
Wilborn Avenue, Edmunds Street to the Airport
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (September 15, 1942). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 16.
Halifax Route 152 -From South Boston southwest to Airport 0.32 mile
- ^ State Highway Commission of Virginia (November 13–14, 1942). "Minutes of Meeting" (PDF) (Report). Richmond: Commonwealth of Virginia. p. 7.
Moved by Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. DeHardit, that inasmuch as Primary Route 152 in Halifax County, a distance of 0.32 mile, was deleted from the system and transferred to the Secondary System, that 0.854 mile of this Route in South Boston, from Wilburn Avenue, Edwards Street to the Airport be dropped as approved State Highway mileage in the City of South Boston. Motion carried.