29 is changing. What’s that mean?
– Lots of money is going to be spent.
– 29 is going to be more challenging for a number of years.
– Hopefully things will be better and more efficient when they’re finished.
– Page 6 of this PDF shows the roads that will touched by the $203 million – Hillsdale, Berkmar, 29 North, Rio, Hydraulic and the Best Buy ramp. Plus funding for Amtrak to DC (which I think is super-cool).
– The segmentation of Charlottesville – Albemarle will continue (more).
K. Burnell Evans reports that: (read the whole thing)
Albemarle County supervisors decided Tuesday to back a $203-million plan to address congestion and mobility on Albemarle County’s main artery.
Two hundred and three million dollars. To fix 29 North.
If you’re curious to learn more:
– Charlottesville Tomorrow (archived: 2017)
– Download the PDF of the final proposed plan.
– Read the thoughts at the Free Enterprise Forum.
– Southern Environmental Law Center
And the PEC’s perspective (sketches are fun):
Interested in Learning More?
I have been been representing buyers and sellers in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Central Virginia since 2001. Get local insight born of experience.
Dig Deeper
ICE-ing Out Home Building in Central Virginia
We're used to delays in new construction. Weather, COVID-supply chain stuff, delayed permits, and in 2026, two new things are being thrown at us in Albemarle County specifically, and Central Virginia more broadly. I represent a fair number of people buying new construction, and I…
Talking Real Estate Matters – Interest Rates and Midterm Elections
I was on Michael Guthrie’s radio show, Real Estate Matters, last week. As I’ve started doing, I had Granola (AI note app) running, so I could focus on the conversation instead of going back and listening to take notes. I find great value in conversations…
Charlottesville-Albemarle Real Estate Market Shifting – October 2026
This is a different blog post than usual as it's a recounting of a recent conversation with a client, supplemented by market data. A client called me this week and asked, "What's going on in the Charlottesville - Albemarle market?" If you have questions about…
Thoughts on 2026 Albemarle County Assessments
Albemarle County assessments increased again in 2026. Want to challenge your assessment? Here's the form. Curious about FAQs about Albemarle County assessments, here's the FAQ. Think your assessment is too high or too low? Ask me; I'm happy to give a quick thought or two.…