Tag: transportation
New details emerge on Beltway HOT lanes project
The HOT lanes project on the beltway is expected to be completed and operational by the end of 2012 or early in 2013. The project involves widening the 14-mile stretch of the beltway between the I-395 interchange and Old Dominion Road, with the middle lanes reserved for high-occupancy toll-paying vehicles, installing an electronic toll collection … Continued
Northern Virginia streetcar plans bypass Annandale
There are streetcar and other mass transit projects in the works all over Northern Virginia. Unfortunately, nothing is planned near Annandale. Alexandria and Arlington are moving forward with ambitious plans for streetcars. Fairfax County’s transit plans are focused on the Silver Line under construction, which will extend Metro from Tysons Corner to Dulles airport. Transportation chiefs from … Continued
Community meeting scheduled on Annandale redevelopment plan
The Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization and Reinvestment is seeking community input on proposed changes to the comprehensive plan for the Annandale Community Business Center. Local residents are encouraged to attend a meeting Thursday, April 29, 7-9 p.m., at the Annandale High School auditorium. The proposed plan would transform Annandale into a pedestrian-friendly “urban … Continued
You are warned: Backups expected on Little River bridge over beltway
On Sunday evening, April 18, all traffic on Little River Turnpike over the beltway will be shifted from the old bridge to the new one. The shift is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. and be completed by 5 a.m. Monday morning. You can expect delays now as crews prepare for the shift. The shift … Continued
Transportation options outlined for Beauregard corridor
The infusion of about 4,000 jobs to the Mark Center in Alexandria as part of the so-called BRAC 133 Project is accelerating other development in that area, which will create a traffic nightmare unless steps are taken to create more through streets. The Defense Department’s BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) plan approved in 2005 called … Continued
Braddock Road beltway exit closures planned
You might want to avoid the Braddock Road beltway exit this weekend, as there will be lane closures to accommodate the HOT lanes construction project. The Braddock Road eastbound exit ramp to I-495 south will be closed April 9, 9:30 p.m.-April 12, 5 a.m., to allow construction crews to relocate utilities. Police will direct traffic. … Continued
Maps show plans for Braddock Road beltway bridge and access routes to beltway
The areas in yellow are two-way traffic; green = construction zone; red = structures under construction; blue = pedestrian access. Phase 1 – to be completed by May 2010: Phase 3 – East bound traffic is shifted to the new eastbound bridge, and westbound traffic is shifted to a new westbound bridge: Phase 4 – … Continued
Residents near the beltway raise concerns about traffic congestion and noise
People who live close to the beltway in the Annandale area raised some concerns about noise and traffic congestion during the beltway widening/HOT lanes project at a briefing Tuesday evening at Annandale High School. The $2 billion project involves widening 14 miles of the beltway between the I95 and 395 interchanges at Springfield and just … Continued
VDOT holds community meeting on HOT Lanes
The VDOT Megaprojects Office will host a briefing March 30 at 7 p.m. at Annandale High School on the HOT Lanes projects and the new Little River Turnpike bridge over the beltway. Construction of the eastbound bridge is almost complete. Once the new bridge opens, all traffic will be shifted to the new bridge, allowing … Continued
Bicyling advocates press for more trails
If you’re a bike rider, you should check out Fairfax Advocates for Better Biking (FABB). This group, founded in 2005 by 10 bicycle enthusiasts, pushes for more bike trails, bike racks, and better protection for bike riders; provides bike valet parking at community festivals; sponsors training courses for bikers; and helps produce bike trail maps. … Continued
Community groups can seek grants for projects near HOT lanes
Fluor and Transurban, the two companies working on the beltway High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes Project, have announced a grant program to support nearby communities. The HOT lanes will extend from the Springfield interchange to just north of the Dulles Toll Road. Communities and organizations can apply for grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 for projects … Continued
Contact VDOT for snow plowing
Is your street still unplowed? The Virginia Department of Transportation, 703/838-8368, is responsible for nearly all road plowing. Property owners or homeowner associations are responsibly for private roads (which are not identified with a route number sign at intersections).Visit the winter weather preparedness section on the Fairfax County website for more information on snow removal … Continued
Broyhill Crest residents propose ‘traffic calming’ measures for Wayne Drive
Thanks to all the speeders tearing up and down Wayne Road (pictured), some residents of the Broyhill Crest neighborhood are asking the county to install speed humps. Other main access roads to the neighborhood from Gallows Road—Oliver Avenue and Valleycrest Boulevard—could be affected, too. The Broyhill Crest Community Association (BCCA) has approved a request by … Continued
Major road projects proposed to alleviate traffic on Little River Turnpike in central Annandale
The Fairfax County of Transportation is considering two options for alleviating traffic on Little River Turnpike in the central Annandale area: (1) Widening Little River Turnpike to six lanes. A proposal in previous plans to build a flyover on Ravensworth, or possibly Backlick, has been eliminated from the current version, as has a proposal for … Continued
Large vehicles could be banned from neighborhoods
Should commercial truck parking be banned in residential areas? The county board of supervisors is considering amendments to the county code that would prohibit large vans, pick-up trucks, box trucks, and other vehicles more than 21 feet long, more than 102 inches wide, and more than eight feet high from parking on residential streets. Those measurements would include attachments, … Continued