In April of 2007, the Franklin County Board of Supervisors, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Western Virginia Water Authority signed a joint resolution to extend public water into Franklin County along U.S. 220.  The waterline project will follow U.S. 220 from the Roanoke County line into Franklin County extending to the Wirtz “Plateau Plaza” area.  Richard E. Huff, II, County Administrator  notes that “in an effort to plan for the future of the 220 Corridor, the County is conducting a Planning Study focusing on properties along the U.S. 220 Corridor waterline.  The study is being drafted by the County Planning Commission, whereby various topics such as land use, highway safety, environment and natural resources will be addressed”.
 
Should there be any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming meetings, interested citizens should contact Lisa Cooper, Senior Planner at 540-483-3027 or by email at lisacooper@franklincountyva.org.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• NEW 11-10-08 - Draft of the 220 North Corridor Plan.  Certified copies of the 220 North Corridor Plan and the Franklin County 2025 Comprehensive Plan are available for review in the Planning and Community Development Office, located at 120 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, Virginia.  For further information please contact the Planning and Community Development Office at (540) 483-3027. 
• U. S. 220 Corridor Study - Letter to Citizens
• Questions Regarding Waterline