The Communities at the Forefront of Virginia’s Biopharma Push: The I95-I85 Intersection
Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns represent a wide range of living situations, with a location to support any lifestyle.
The I95-I85 Intersection is anchored by the Tri-Cities of Petersburg (home to Civica Rx’s facility that produces a wide variety of affordable essential medicines), Hopewell, and Colonial Heights. In addition to its proximity to major population centers in Richmond and Hampton Roads, the region earns its name with its infrastructure — Interstates 85, 95, and 295 run through the region, along with the four-lane U.S. 460, which connects it with The Port of Virginia’s Hampton Roads facilities. Fort Lee, formerly Fort Gregg-Adams, is a major U.S. military logistics presence in the region. In addition to pharmaceutical manufacturing, the I95-I85 Intersection is strong in logistics and distribution, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage processing.
Jamestown-Scotland Ferry The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry crosses the James River between James City County and Surry County, connecting the region with Hampton Roads.
Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie County hosts professional drag racing events on its quarter-mile dragstrip along with a family ATV park with 250 acres of riding space.
Downtown PetersburgThe Appomattox River runs through the I95-I85 Intersection between Petersburg and Colonial Heights before joining the James River in Hopewell.
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Prince George CountyService Center Metals has operated in Prince George County since 2003 and now ships its extruded aluminum products to metal service centers across the country.
Appomattox River