The state wants to know how it can help ease traffic on an increasingly busy Nelson County highway.

The Virginia Department of Transportation has opened a study into improving traffic flow on Route 151. They’re looking into a 14-mile stretch between Route 250 southward to Beech Grove Road.

V-DOT says that steady population growth and an influx of tourism are causing safety concerns amid an uptick in crashes.

An online survey is available where residents can sound off on what changes they believe should be made.

Take the survey here.