April 27, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: traffic

Backlick signal improvements underway

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Construction is underway on improvements to enhance pedestrian and driver safety and traffic operations at the intersection of Backlick Road and Leesville Boulevard in the Springfield area of Mason District. The traffic signal upgrades include new mast arm poles, foundations, wiring, electrical equipment, high-visibility signal backplates, and signs, VDOT reports. Drivers on Backlick Road will … Continued

VDOT assesses Route 236 improvements

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The Virginia Department of Transportation is considering several improvements to Little River Turnpike (Route 236) in Annandale. Potential options include innovative intersection enhancements at Backlick Road, a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Minor Lane, raised medians between Markham Street and John Marr Drive, a traffic signal and crosswalks at Green Spring Road, and improved traffic flow … Continued

Little River Turnpike targeted for improvements

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The state of Virginia has identified a section of Little River Turnpike in Annandale as in need of improvements. The goal is to reduce congestion and make the corridor safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. A study assessing traffic capacity and safety on a half-mile stretch of Route 336 between Prosperity Avenue and Wakefield Chapel Road … Continued

Congressional School will help relieve traffic backups

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The bottleneck on Sleepy Hollow Road in front of Congressional School during drop-off and pick-up times could eventually be resolved. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a funding agreement Jan. 25 that calls for the private school to contribute land rights for the Sleepy Hollow sidewalk project and pay up to $25,000 to widen … Continued

VDOT outlines Braddock Road improvement alternatives

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Planning is underway on improvements at three intersections on Braddock Road. Officials from the state and county transportation departments outlined several alternatives at a community meeting Jan. 13 for three critical intersections: Ravensworth Road, Wakefield Chapel Road/Danbury Drive, and Burke Lake Road. The Virginia Department of Transportation encourages the public to submit feedback on which … Continued

Public comment sought on Braddock Road

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Braddock Road at Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale. The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to a virtual meeting Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. on the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project. VDOT will present alternative concepts and seek feedback on proposals for three intersections: Rolling Road, Wakefield Chapel Road/Danbury Forest Drive, and Burke … Continued

New traffic signals on Columbia Pike

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The new signals are covered up. Two traffic signals on Columbia Pike are being upgraded. One is at John Marr Drive/Chatelain Road in central Annandale. The other is at Lacy Boulevard/Maple Court in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Virginia Department of Transportation is expected to complete both signals in late winter 2022, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross reports.

Seven Corners Phasing Study prepares for ring road around congested intersection

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A new ring road around the congested Seven Corners interchange will allow the traffic to move through the area more efficiently, said Tom Biesiadny, director of the Fairfax County Transportation Department at a Nov. 16 virtual community meeting on the Seven Corners Phasing Study. It will also make the intersection of Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), … Continued

Safe Streets for All program could save lives of pedestrians

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The intersection of Columbia Pike and Gallows Road presents a challenge for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All initiative could potentially make some of the most dangerous roads in Mason District safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. At a community meeting Nov. 8, Lauren Delmare, an active transportation engineer at … Continued

Public feedback sought on Seven Corners transportation improvements

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The Seven Corners conceptual street network. Click here for details. [FCDOT] The Fairfax County Department of Transportation seeks public input on the Seven Corners Phasing Study, beginning with pop-up events on Saturday, Nov. 13.  FCDOT is considering a plan to relieve congestion around the Seven Corners intersection at Leesburg Pike, Arlington Boulevard, and Wilson Boulevard … Continued