Town Council will also consider a resolution affirming support for a Smart Scale application for the Interstate 81 Exit 17 southbound off-ramp improvement project. This suggests Abingdon is pursuing state funding to redesign or improve the southbound off-ramp at Exit 17, which may involve ramp geometry, signalization, or safety enhancements in coordination with VDOT. At this stage, the Town is only formalizing support for a funding request; no engineering or construction contracts are indicated in the agenda. For transportation engineering firms and roadway safety consultants, this is a chance to engage early on traffic studies, conceptual design, and Smart Scale scoring support, and to position for subsequent design and construction procurements that would follow a successful funding award. Vendors should focus on the Town’s coordination with VDOT and what external expertise they may need for modeling, public involvement, and cost estimating.

Ramp improvements are likely to involve both the Town and VDOT; procurement may follow state and loc...