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Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail
Botetourt and Craig Counties
Design Public Hearing
https://www.virginiadot.org/cbst

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
4 鈥� 6 p.m.
Eagle Rock Elementary School
145 Eagles Nest Drive
Eagle Rock, VA 24085

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
4 鈥� 6 p.m.
Craig County High School
25239 Craigs Creek Road
New Castle, VA 24127

Find out about a project to construct a 20-mile recreational scenic trail along the
former Chesapeake and Ohio Craig Valley Branch railbed between the end of state
maintenance on Route 818 (Craig Valley Drive) near Eagle Rock in Botetourt County
and Craig County High School near New Castle in Craig County.
The multiuse trail for walking, running, biking and horseback riding will mostly consist
of a gravel surface that is anticipated to be approximately 10 feet wide with two-foot
shoulders. It will follow the former railbed and some low-volume secondary roads and
consist of 鈥渟hare the road/trail鈥� sections which will permit the use of motorized
vehicles as well as sections of non-motorized use.
Three new trailheads will be constructed, and six existing bridges along the former
railbed will be modified to accommodate trail use. In addition, two existing box
culverts will be rehabilitated, and two existing box culverts will be replaced.
Review the project information and National Environmental Policy Act document in
the form of a Categorical Exclusion at the public hearing or after at VDOT鈥檚 Salem
District Office located at 731 Harrison Avenue in Salem, (540) 387-5353, (800) 3677623, TTY/TDD 711. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of appropriate
personnel to answer your questions.
The hearing will be held in an 鈥渙pen-house鈥� format and VDOT representatives will be
present to answer questions. Property impact information, relocation assistance
policies and tentative construction schedules are available for your review at the
above address and will be available at the public hearing. The same information will
be presented on both dates.
In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR
Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed project on
properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places is
provided in the environmental documentation.
The comment period for this public hearing is between June 15 and July 26, 2025.
Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit them by
July 26, 2025, to Kelly Dunn, Project Manager, 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, VA
24153. Comments can also be emailed to CBST@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference
鈥淐raig Botetourt Scenic Trail Comment鈥� in the subject heading.
VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and
activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you
need more information in regards to your civil rights on this project or need special
assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Kelly
Dunn at the phone numbers listed above.
State Project: TOCB-011-858, P101 Federal Project: STP-011-2(036) UPC 122492

In case of inclement weather or other issues, the hearing in Eagle Rock will be held
July 22 and the hearing in New Castle will be held July 23 at the same times and
locations.