Lynchburg Gets $24.5M Traffic Upgrade | Roanoke News

Lynchburg just scored a $24.5 million federal grant to overhaul its busiest traffic intersection, US 501 and US 221, turning a long-planned upgrade into reality. The money will fund a split one-way system, safer pedestrian and bike paths, upgraded bus stops, and a new bridge over Old Forest Road — all designed to ease congestion, boost safety, and improve mobility for everyone. City leaders are thrilled, calling it a major win for the region and thanking federal and state partners for backing the project as it moves toward construction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/344577e63b8047b7