On November 10, 2026, Henrico County said its Department of Public Works is reducing the speed limit on 54 sections of county-maintained roads countywide. On the main roads through Wyndham and Twin Hickory, Nuckols Road and Shady Grove Road drop from 45 to 35 mph, and Old Wyndham Drive, Dominion Club Drive, and Wyndham Lake Drive drop from 35 to 30 mph. The county says the first changes are expected in late November, with the rest made in phases over the next 6 months to a year.
Short version
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nuckols Road, west of Wyndham Forest Drive | 45 to 35 mph, Three Chopt District |
| Nuckols Road, Wyndham Forest Drive to Springfield Road | 45 to 35 mph, excluding the limited-access I-295 interchange, Three Chopt/Brookland |
| Shady Grove Road, Pouncey Tract Road to Twin Hickory Road | 45 to 35 mph, Three Chopt District |
| Old Wyndham Drive, entire road | 35 to 30 mph, Three Chopt District |
| Dominion Club Drive, entire road | 35 to 30 mph, Three Chopt District |
| Wyndham Lake Drive, entire road | 35 to 30 mph, Three Chopt District |
| Timing | In phases over the next 6 months to a year, with the first expected in late November |
| New signs | A “New Regulation” plate and orange flags go up with the new speed limit sign for at least 14 days |
| Enforcement | Doesn’t begin until 30 days after that road’s implementation date |
| Implementation dates | None listed as of November 11, 2026. Public Works will update its webpage as each road is changed. |
| Scope | Henrico says 54 sections of county-maintained roads countywide |
| Source dates | Henrico County news release, November 10, 2026. Public Works page read November 11, 2026. |
The roads in Wyndham and Twin Hickory
Nuckols Road has 2 stretches going from 45 to 35 mph: the segment west of Wyndham Forest Drive, and the segment from Wyndham Forest Drive to Springfield Road. The second stretch excludes the limited-access I-295 interchange. Shady Grove Road from Pouncey Tract Road to Twin Hickory Road is also going from 45 to 35 mph.
Inside Wyndham, 3 streets are going from 35 to 30 mph for their entire length: Old Wyndham Drive, Dominion Club Drive, and Wyndham Lake Drive.
All of those roads are in the Three Chopt District, except the Nuckols Road stretch from Wyndham Forest Drive to Springfield Road, which the county lists as Three Chopt/Brookland.
When signs go up, and when tickets start
The county’s November 10 news release says the adjustments will be made in phases over the next 6 months to a year, with the first expected in late November. No road has a published implementation date yet. As of November 11, 2026, the Department of Public Works page left that column blank for every road. Public Works says it will update the page with each road’s implementation date as changes are made.
When a road is changed, a “New Regulation” plate and orange flags go up with the new speed limit sign for at least 14 days. Enforcement of a new limit doesn’t begin until 30 days after that road’s implementation date. That clock is per road, so 1 street can be ticketed before another if their implementation dates differ.
How the county set the new limits
Henrico’s Department of Public Works is making the changes following a comprehensive speed study. The county says the study was conducted to make posted limits align with roadway function, surrounding land use, and the safety needs of all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. The selection of roadways and the establishment of the new speed limit for each are designed to enhance safety and improve consistency, said Terrell Hughes, director of the Department of Public Works.
The release describes the posted-limit criteria this way. Select roads that primarily serve residential neighborhoods, with narrow widths, frequent driveways, or pedestrian activity, are set at 25 mph. Select roads that serve local traffic but also support walking and biking, with sidewalks, bike lanes, or other pedestrian infrastructure, are set at 30 mph. A 35 mph limit is used to reduce crash risk for vehicles and pedestrians and run-off-road incidents, particularly on rural roads with limited shoulders. A 45 mph limit is used on 1 segment with narrow alignment and no shoulders.
Nearby changes in Short Pump and western Henrico
Other Three Chopt roads on the county’s list are also being lowered. N. Parham Road from West Broad Street to I-64, and Pump Road for its entire length, both drop from 45 to 35 mph. Those 2 are listed as Three Chopt/Tuckahoe. Three Chopt Road west of Forest Avenue, also Three Chopt/Tuckahoe, is posted at 45 or 35 mph depending on the segment and will be 35 mph. Old Sadler Road for its entire length, Sadler Road from Ireland Lane to Sadler Road (old alignment), and Riverdale Avenue for its entire length all drop from 35 to 25 mph, in the Three Chopt District.
What this means for Wyndham and Twin Hickory owners and buyers
The practical change is the posted limit on the roads people already use to get in and out of Wyndham and Twin Hickory. Once a road’s new sign is up, that’s the new limit. Tickets for that new limit wait 30 days from that road’s implementation date, which Public Works hasn’t posted yet. The work comes in phases, so Nuckols Road may change on a different day than Old Wyndham Drive.
The county’s announcement and its Public Works page don’t address home values, commute times, or crash statistics, and neither shows that the new limits move sale prices in Wyndham or Twin Hickory.
If you drive these roads, watch for the “New Regulation” plate and the orange flags, then check the Public Works page for that road’s implementation date rather than assuming a single start day for the whole list.
Related reading: new homes in Glen Allen and new homes in Short Pump.
FAQ
Which Wyndham and Twin Hickory roads are getting lower speed limits?
Nuckols Road drops from 45 to 35 mph west of Wyndham Forest Drive, and from Wyndham Forest Drive to Springfield Road, excluding the limited-access I-295 interchange. Shady Grove Road drops from 45 to 35 mph between Pouncey Tract Road and Twin Hickory Road. Old Wyndham Drive, Dominion Club Drive, and Wyndham Lake Drive each drop from 35 to 30 mph along their full length.
When do the new Henrico speed limits take effect?
The county says the adjustments will be made in phases over the next 6 months to a year, with the first expected in late November. Public Works will post each road’s implementation date on its Countywide Speed Limit Changes page as that road is changed. As of November 11, 2026, no implementation dates were listed.
When does Henrico start writing tickets for the new limits?
Enforcement of a new limit doesn’t begin until 30 days after that road’s implementation date. When a road is changed, a “New Regulation” plate and orange flags go up with the new speed limit sign for at least 14 days. Ticket timing follows each road’s own implementation date, not a single countywide date.
Why is Henrico changing these speed limits?
Henrico’s Department of Public Works is reducing the limits after a comprehensive speed study. The county says the study was conducted to make posted limits align with roadway function, surrounding land use, and the safety needs of all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. The selection of roadways and the establishment of the new speed limit for each are designed to enhance safety and improve consistency, said Terrell Hughes, director of the Department of Public Works.
Do these speed limit changes affect home prices in Wyndham or Twin Hickory?
The county’s announcement and its Public Works page don’t address home values, commute times, or crash statistics, and neither shows that the new limits move sale prices in Wyndham or Twin Hickory. They cover which roads change, the new posted limits, and the sign and enforcement timing.
Daniel Yoon, REALTOR®, eXp Realty
Sources
- Henrico County, “Henrico to reduce speed limits on 54 sections of roads countywide,” November 10, 2026. https://henrico.gov/news/2026/11/henrico-to-reduce-speed-limits-on-54-sections-of-roads-countywide/
- Henrico Department of Public Works, “Countywide Speed Limit Changes,” read November 11, 2026. https://henrico.gov/works/traffic/countywide-speed-limit-changes/