Residents along the former Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Craig Valley Branch rail bed in Botetourt and Craig Counties may notice maintenance work continuing on the old rail bed. These activities are intended to prevent additional deterioration and to help designers who are developing plans for the Craig-Botetourt Scenic Trail. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) continues to collect data and conduct site visits and field reviews on the rail bed.
The cost estimate for the trail is still being refined and a specific schedule for construction has yet to be determined.
VDOT plans to hold public hearings on the project in 2025. The hearing dates have not yet been announced.
~ Virginia Department of Transportation
