Route 17 Corridor Study
Old U.S. Route 17 was a two-lane highway leading from the urbanized sections of Chesapeake through the rural southern section of the City and into North Carolina. Much of the old road runs along the Dismal Swamp Canal, which is a part of the Intracoastal Waterway System. To expand capacity and improve safety, the Virginia Department of Transportation constructed a new four-lane facility east of the current Route 17 alignment. Through a collaborative partnership with federal, state, and other entities, the old roadway was converted into a multi-use trail in order to expand recreational opportunities while protecting open space and managing access. This area is viewed as a vital conservation corridor for the City, due to its rich history and unique natural amenities. In this regard, the City arranged for the development of a master plan for the Route 17/Dismal Swamp Corridor to plan for land uses between the old and new roadway, to develop the old roadway as a multi-use recreational facility, and to establish design guidelines for the new route.The Route 17 Corridor Study was adopted by City Council on December 21, 2004.
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