The Fate Of A Proposed Dollar General On Old Airport Road In Bristol, Virginia, Will Be Decided At The City Council’s Upcoming Tuesday Meeting. The Request To Rezone A 1.25-Acre Vacant Parcel Has Faced Opposition, With The Planning Commission Voting 5-1 Against The Change And City Planning Staff Recommending Denial. Concerns Stem From Traffic Safety, As A Recent City Analysis Shows A High Number Of Motorists Exceeding The 35 Mph Speed Limit On The Two-Lane Road. The City Report Suggests The Development Could Increase Daily Traffic By An Average Of 678 Trips, Potentially Raising Safety Risks Without Reconfiguration. The Council Will Weigh These Factors In Their Decision.
