Growth and development

What’s coming to Blacksburg.

Every development project before the Town of Blacksburg, from the first application to the finished building. In plain English, with a link to the official record for each step.

21

Under review

Before Town boards now

47

Approved

Not yet under construction

14

Under construction

Being built now

995

New homes in the pipeline

Planned across active projects

Information from Town of Blacksburg public records and other official sources. Check the official record for decisions.

Projects on the map

  • Under review
  • Approved
  • Under construction
  • Completed or on hold

5 projects are not on the map (5 town-wide). Every project is listed below.

9 projects

Under review now.

Applications the Planning Commission or Town Council have not decided yet. Upcoming public hearings are listed with each project.

Under reviewInfrastructure · Prices Fork Road from McCoy Road to…

Prices Fork Road (Route 412/685) Project Pipeline Study, SA-25-01/SA-25-02

VDOT Project Pipeline planning study of Prices Fork Road from McCoy Road to North Main Street, run with the Town of Blacksburg, Montgomery County and the NRV MPO, focused on roadway and pedestrian safety, bicycle, pedestrian and transit access, and travel demand management. The study ran from March 2025 to August 2026 with public surveys in May and June 2025 (1,440 participants) and December 2025 (730 participants). VDOT says recommendations may become applications for SMART SCALE Round 7 and other funding programs. Latest VDOT reported 294 SMART SCALE Round 7 applications statewide, 36 from the Salem…, Aug 6, 2026 Learn more ProposedInfrastructure · Progress Street NW from Broce Drive to…

Progress Street Bike Improvements, Phase 2

Proposed second phase of bicycle improvements on Progress Street NW between Broce Drive and Watson Avenue, replacing shared-lane markings (sharrows) with a bicycle lane and removing on-street parking from the odd-address side. Phase 1, from North Main Street to Patrick Henry Drive, was completed with a 2022 repaving project. The Phase 2 public comment period closed June 26, 2026; the Town lists construction as upcoming with no date. Latest Public comment period on Phase 2 (Broce Drive to Watson Avenue) closed, Jun 26, 2026 Learn more ProposedInfrastructure · Montgomery County

Prices Fork Road and Merrimac Road/Walnut Spring Road intersection improvements (Smart Scale application)

Montgomery County is seeking state Smart Scale funding for intersection and access management improvements to address safety concerns where Prices Fork Road (Route 685) meets Merrimac Road and Walnut Spring Road (Route 657), west of Blacksburg. The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the application on June 22, 2026. No design, cost or funding decision has been published in the county record. Latest Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution supporting the Smart Scale…, Jun 22, 2026 Learn more Under reviewInfrastructure · Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive…

Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport Master Plan Update

Update of the 20-year master plan for the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, prompted by completion of the runway extension in 2020, the main project in the 2008 plan. The Airport Authority presented it to Town Council on June 17, 2025, saying the plan would focus on growth within the airport fence and future terminal expansion or a new building location, with completion targeted for early 2026 followed by Federal Aviation Administration review. NRV MPO materials dated May 7, 2026 say the plan is being finalized by the Authority. Latest NRV MPO materials state the plan is being finalized by the Authority, May 7, 2026 Learn more ProposedInfrastructure · Glade Road corridor

Glade Road multi-use path study

A feasibility study and concept design for a multi-use path connecting the University City Boulevard area and Glade Road subdivisions to Heritage Park, scheduled for 2029 to 2030 to support a future VDOT Revenue Sharing application. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ProposedInfrastructure · Mount Tabor Road from Tabor Village…

Mount Tabor Road sidewalk extension

A planned sidewalk on the south side of Mount Tabor Road from Tabor Village Drive to Petra Pass, giving a walking route to Main Street. The CIP funds early design (20 to 30 percent) to support a future VDOT Revenue Sharing application, with a 2029 to 2035 time frame. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ProposedInfrastructure · US 460 Bypass interchange with Prices…

Prices Fork Road / US 460 Bypass Interchange Reconstruction and Pedestrian Improvements

Long-term proposal to reconstruct the US 460 Bypass interchange at Prices Fork Road with pedestrian improvements. The NRV MPO 2050 Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan, approved November 6, 2025, lists it at an estimated $45,000,000 in the FY 2031-2050 period. VDOT's Prices Fork Road study summary lists interchange and pedestrian improvements as a long-term item previously submitted to SMART SCALE Round 6. Latest Listed in the NRV MPO 2050 Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan at an…, Nov 6, 2025 Learn more Under reviewInfrastructure · Town-wide

Blacksburg Flood Resilience Plan

The Town and engineering firm AECOM are preparing a Flood Resilience Plan to identify flood-prone areas, prioritize projects and plan for flood response and recovery. A public survey is open until November 6, 2026, and a public input meeting is set for October 29. Next Public input meeting, 5 to 7 p.m., Blacksburg Community Center, Oct 29, 2026 Learn more Under reviewInfrastructure · Toms Creek Basin

Toms Creek Basin sewer policy

Town engineering staff recommended revising the sewer policy for the Toms Creek Basin to allow gravity sewer where feasible instead of requiring septic tank effluent pumping (STEP) systems in all cases, and to study infrastructure needs for future development areas there. Council discussed it on August 4, 2026. Latest Council work session on revisions to the Toms Creek Basin sewer policy, Aug 4, 2026 Learn more

14 projects

Approved.

Approved by the Town. Construction has not started.

ApprovedInfrastructure · Progress Street NE

Progress Street parking garage

A Town parking garage planned on Progress Street downtown, on land the Town bought in 2012, 2014 and 2024. The adopted Capital Improvement Program schedules a feasibility study, design and construction from summer 2027 to fall 2029. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Blacksburg Transit facility

Blacksburg Transit Facility Rooftop Solar (Power Purchase Agreement)

Solar power purchase agreement under which TB Solar, LLC will install and maintain a solar array on the Blacksburg Transit facility roof and the Town will buy the electricity. Town Council adopted Ordinance 2102 authorizing the agreement unanimously on December 9, 2025, with an initial 25-year term and options to extend to 35 years. The Roanoke Times reported in late September 2026 that an 867-kilowatt system of 1,469 panels would soon be installed. 867 kilowatts (1,469 panels) Latest Roanoke Times report (republished) said an 867-kilowatt, 1,469-panel system…, Sep 30, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · I-81 northbound from mile marker 116 to…

I-81 Northbound Widening, Mile Marker 116 to Exit 128

VDOT Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program project to add a third northbound lane between mile marker 116 and Exit 128 in Montgomery County, the stretch that includes Exit 118 (US 460) used by Blacksburg commuters; southbound is already three lanes. VDOT's Improve 81 page, updated September 22, 2026, lists an estimated start of spring 2030 and completion in winter 2035. The NRV MPO 2050 plan lists the project at an estimated $502,000,000. Latest VDOT Improve 81 page lists estimated start spring 2030 and completion winter…, Sep 22, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Draper Road from College Avenue to…

Draper Road Streetscape

Town project to rebuild Draper Road between College Avenue and Washington Street downtown with wider sidewalks, outdoor dining areas, public spaces and improved bicycle accommodations, following the community-developed "bold + blended" concept with limited vehicle access. Interim improvements were built in August and September 2024. The Town's project page (updated July 27, 2026) shows final design beginning in summer 2026, final construction beginning in summer 2027 and completion in summer 2029. Latest Public input survey on the final design closed, Jul 26, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive…

Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport Taxiway and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation

Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant of $2,927,304 to the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Regional Airport Authority to repave taxiway and apron pavement at the airport, announced July 7, 2026 from FY 2026 funds. The construction schedule was not stated in the announcement. Latest U.S. Senators announced the $2,927,304 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant…, Jul 7, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Clay Street from Church Street to…

Clay Street sidewalk and roadway improvements

A sidewalk along the south side of Clay Street from Church Street to Jefferson Street (about 2,600 feet), with curb, gutter, drainage and room for on-road bike facilities, is in the adopted Capital Improvement Program through 2031. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Blacksburg and the New River Valley MPO…

NRV MPO 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (Blacksburg projects)

The New River Valley MPO approved its 2050 Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan on November 6, 2025; projects must be in the constrained plan to be eligible for federal funding. Blacksburg items include Draper Road Streetscape ($10.6 million), Harding Avenue ($8.6 million), Glade Road corridor improvements from Boxwood Drive to Heritage Park ($12.6 million), North Main Street at Givens Lane intersection improvements with a Mount Tabor Road realignment ($8.125 million) and the Prices Fork Road/US 460 Bypass interchange ($45 million). Latest NRV MPO Policy Board approved the 2050 Constrained Long-Range Transportation…, Nov 6, 2025 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Town-wide

Gigabeam fiber internet franchise

Town Council granted Gigabeam Networks LLC a franchise to build, maintain and operate a fiber optic network in Town rights-of-way, approved 7-0 on March 10, 2026. The term is ten years with two five-year renewals. Latest Town Council public hearing; franchise approved 7-0, Mar 10, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Coal Bank Ridge

Coal Bank Ridge water booster station upgrade

The water booster pump station serving Coal Bank Ridge is to get an all-weather enclosure, new pumps, a larger pressure tank and modern controls to improve reliability, scheduled July 2026 to October 2027. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more

5 more approved

2 projects

Under construction.

Approved and being built now.

Under constructionInfrastructure · Eheart Street from the Huckleberry…

Eheart Street Cycle Track

Two-way cycle track on Eheart Street creating a continuous separated bicycle route from Willard Drive to the Huckleberry Trail, crossing South Main Street with a dedicated bicycle signal phase, a concrete island, green pavement and delineators. Eheart Street SW from Preston Avenue to Main Street became one-way for vehicles in June 2026. The Town's latest construction update (July 6, 2026) said work was wrapping up and was expected to be complete in summer 2026. Latest Town reported it was wrapping up work from the Huckleberry Trail to Willard…, Jul 6, 2026 Learn more Under constructionInfrastructure · Harding Avenue from Apartment Heights…

Harding Avenue Sidewalk and Stormwater Project

Town project to rebuild Harding Avenue with new sidewalks, curb and gutter, bike lanes and a stormwater system meeting VDOT standards, from Apartment Heights to the town limit. After bids came in about $4.8 million over budget, Town Council transferred $2,594,756.08 from other capital projects in May 2025 and VDOT approved additional Revenue Sharing funds of $2,397,387. Blacksburg Transit closed two westbound Harding Avenue stops for road construction on August 17, 2025, describing an 18-month project. Latest Blacksburg Transit closed westbound stops 1516 and 1517 for road construction…, Aug 17, 2025 Learn more

5 projects

Recently completed.

Finished projects, kept here for reference.

CompletedInfrastructure · Blacksburg Transit routes in Blacksburg…

Blacksburg Transit Fall 2026 Service Changes

Blacksburg Transit changed several routes for Fall 2026 based on passenger feedback, effective with Intermediate Service on August 17, 2026 (BMR changes effective August 24, 2026). Changes included revised CAS frequencies, extended PHB, HWA, HWB and CRC hours, redirected BMR and HXP routes, a new late-night and weekend HXS route, and splitting the Two Town Trolley (TTT) into TTH (year-round, serving LewisGale Hospital Montgomery) and TTS (weekends, serving Spradlin Farms). The notice does not mention fare changes. Latest BMR route changes took effect with Full Service, Aug 24, 2026 Learn more CompletedInfrastructure · Heritage Park area

Meadowbrook Greenway

New paved trail leading into Heritage Park on the north side of Blacksburg that opened in May 2026, connecting the park to the rest of the town's trail network and to Pandapas Pond. Radio IQ reported that riders can now travel from downtown Blacksburg into the Jefferson National Forest almost entirely on trails separated from car traffic. Length and cost were not reported. Latest Radio IQ reported the Meadowbrook Greenway opened in May 2026, May 15, 2026 Learn more CompletedInfrastructure · Huckleberry Trail between Uptown…

Huckleberry Trail Bridge Replacements (Montgomery County section)

Montgomery County replaced three bridges on its portion of the Huckleberry Trail, the paved trail linking Blacksburg and Christiansburg, with new concrete abutments, steel bridge structures, stormwater upgrades, surfacing and asphalt approaches. The section from Bridge 1 to the Hightop Road area closed November 3, 2025; the Uptown Christiansburg to Merrimac segment reopened March 12, 2026 and the full county portion reopened April 17, 2026. The $1 million project was paid from county cash reserves set aside for parks and recreation. Latest Montgomery County portion of the trail reopened after three bridges were…, Apr 17, 2026 Learn more CompletedInfrastructure · Next to the Perry Street parking garage

Blacksburg Transit Multi-Modal Transit Facility (Transit Center)

Transit center beside the Perry Street parking garage on the Virginia Tech campus with 17 sheltered bus bays, a passenger waiting area and the Hokie Bike Hub, funded by federal and state grants, the Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. The building was dedicated at a ribbon cutting on March 20, 2025. A $52,783.40 program management contract amendment for close-out was on the June 24, 2025 Council agenda, and Council approved a further $120,640 amendment on February 10, 2026 because services were still needed for project close-out. Latest Town Council approved a $120,640 contract amendment for program management…, Feb 10, 2026 Learn more CompletedInfrastructure · Prices Fork Road from Old Glade Road to…

Prices Fork Road Speed Limit Reduction (Ordinance 2087)

Town Council lowered the speed limit on Prices Fork Road from Old Glade Road to Main Street from 35 mph to 25 mph through Ordinance 2087, signed July 8, 2025 and effective upon adoption. The change followed a Speed and Safety Study by Whitman, Requardt & Associates that found a 75 percent increase in pedestrian volume since the 2019 study. The ordinance keeps a 40 mph limit from Old Glade Road to the western town limits. Latest Public hearing held; Ordinance 2087 signed, Jul 8, 2025 Learn more

1 project

Denied, withdrawn or on hold.

Requests the Town denied, and projects that were withdrawn or put on hold.

Public meetings

Up next at Town Council and the Planning Commission.

The next meetings, with the land-use items on their agendas. Hearings are open to the public.

Town Council and Planning Commission, in plain English

Town Council

Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg

Public hearings on the homestay (short-term rental) ordinance update, meals tax changes and a utility easement to Appalachian Power. The consent agenda sets an October 27 hearing…

Plus 4 other items on the agenda. See them all.

Agenda

Planning Commission

Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg

Agenda not posted yet.

Decisions

Recent decisions.

What the Planning Commission and Town Council decided on land use and development, newest first.

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