Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Mural, safety improvements planned for Annandale street

The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved an $80,000 grant to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety on Tom Davis Drive in Annandale. Tom Davis Drive is a county-managed street that connects John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike. The Regional Roadway Safety Program grant will develop designs for traffic-calming measures, such as protected bike lanes, … Continued

Metrobus routes are changing on June 29

Your Metrobus route and schedule will likely change on June 29 when the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority launches the Better Bus Network. Better Bus is an initiative to redesign the Metrobus system. WMATA says the goal is to provide “more frequent, consistent bus service across the region and make bus service easier to understand.” … Continued

VDOT announces repaving plans

During its annual road paving program for Fairfax County, the Virginia Department of Transportation plans to repave several roads in the Annandale/Mason District area, including the following: The paving will begin this spring and conclude in November 2025. Exact work dates will be available approximately 10 days before the work starts. In subdivisions, “no parking” … Continued

Road closure in Annandale next week

The Virginia Department of Transportation is closing Spring Valley Drive between Birch Lane and Tunlaw Street in Annandale April 28-May 1. The road is being closed for the replacement of a drainage pipe. The construction will be done each day 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weather permitting. People who need to reach properties along Spring Valley Drive … Continued

AutoZone to open inside Pep Boys

Pep Boys is bringing back a retail store, but this time it’s going to be operated by AutoZone. Pep Boys, located at 7121 Little River Turnpike, closed its auto supply shop about four years ago and since then has focused on vehicle repairs and tire sales. The retail space is being totally remodeled to accommodate … Continued

Detour in Lincolnia set for this week

A segment of Chowan Avenue between Fifth Street and Third Street in Lincolnia will be closed to through traffic from Monday, March 31, to Thursday, April 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., each day, VDOT announced.    The closure is necessary for the replacement of a drainage pipe at a spot located just north of the Chowan … Continued

VDOT plans Route 50/Manchester intersection improvements

The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning intersection improvements on Arlington Boulevard at Manchester Street in the Seven Corners area. The improvements include: VDOT invites the community to a virtual meeting on this project on Feb. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Register for the meeting here. To listen to the meeting without registering, call 631-992-3221. The access … Continued