Tag: transportation
Del. Kory: Beltway HOT lanes will relieve gridlock
The beltway HOT lanes construction is creating headaches for drivers, but the result should be well worth the inconvenience, says Del. Kaye Kory of the 38th District. “The planners of the nearly $2 billion project expect that the drive time from either Braddock Road or Gallows Road to Tysons Corner will be cut in half … Continued
VDOT reduces speed limits on Columbia Pike
Lower speed limits on Columbia Pike will take effect at the end of July. The Virginia Department of Transportation approved reducing the speed limit from 45 miles per hour to 35 mph on the portion of Columbia Pike between Sleepy Hollow Road and the Rose Lane/Moss Drive intersection. The speed limit is also reduced from … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads revitalization plan approved by Fairfax County Planning Commission
The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a redevelopment plan June 23 to guide the revitalization of Bailey’s Crossroads. The plan would encourage the transformation of a suburb dominated by strip malls into a higher-density area with a pedestrian-friendly town center served by a streetcar line. During the hearing, Laxmi Nagaraj, of the Department of Planning and Zoning, … Continued
Planning Commission approves Annandale plan amendment
The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved the Annandale plan amendment last night, establishing guidelines for future redevelopment and road improvements—with the goal of transforming Annandale into a pedestrian-friendly “urban village.” Both Janet Hall, the commissioner representing the Mason District, and Braddock Commissioner Suzanne Harsel called the plan “exciting.” The Board of Supervisors will consider the … Continued
Beltway, Braddock Road closures planned
You might want to avoid the beltway tonight. The Virginia Department of Transportation issued a notice stating it “will close all lanes on I-495 north and south with a detour at Braddock Road, starting at 9:30 p.m. Four lanes in each direction will be closed by 11 p.m. Traffic will be detoured through the interchange … Continued
Inova proposes new development on Woodburn Road
The Inova Health System is planning to build a new hospital for women and two office buildings for physicians on property near its main campus on Gallows Road near Annandale. The Fairfax County Planning Commission will consider this proposal Wednesday evening, along with the plans to guide development in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads. The new … Continued
Annandale Plan Amendment proposing widening Little River Turnpike
The Fairfax County Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Annandale Plan next week that includes a proposal to widen Little River Turnpike through the commercial center of the community. The Annandale Plan Amendment will be discussed at a public hearing, which also covers plan amendments allowing for a new medical facility adjacent to Inova … Continued
Lightning causes sinkhole on Annandale Road
A lightening strick created a large sinkhole on Annandale Road and Beechtree Lane Friday morning, WUSA reports. According to WUSA, the Virginia Department of Transporation says some underground Verizon cables, a manhole, and about 20 feet of asphalt were damaged. Verizon is handling the repair of the asphalt and cables.
Traffic delays expected as traffic shifted to new Braddock Road bridge
You might want to avoid the Braddock Road bridge over the beltway on Thursday – and possibly for the next few months. VDOT will shift the westbound lanes to the new bridge beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 27, with the traffic shift expected to be completed by 3:30 p.m. The following week, on or about June 3, … Continued
Annandale is more than a zip code: Dan McKinnon reflects on his vision for creating a “sense of place”
Annandale booster Dan McKinnon, chair of the Annandale Central Business District Planning Committee, has done more than just about anybody to promote positive change for Annandale. His goal: to transform Annandale, an unincorporated suburban community in Fairfax County, into a “hometown” with “a sense of place.” The revitalization efforts are focusing on the commercial center … Continued
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