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

Fairfax County seeks feedback on transportation improvements for Seven Corners interchange

The Seven Corners interchange is confusing and congested. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) invites the community to a virtual meeting on transportation improvements planned for the Seven Corners interchange.  At the meeting, FCDOT officials will seek residents’ input on which improvement should be done first. 

Lake Barcroft, Malbrook residents oppose access plan for new houses on Sleepy Hollow Road

The future site of a new housing development on Sleepy Hollow Road. [Larry Golfer] Residents of Lake Barcroft and the Malbrook community are concerned that a new housing development under construction on Sleepy Hollow Road would bring more traffic to neighborhood streets. The Gulick Group has begun clearing land and plans to build 18 new … Continued

Fairfax Connector to replace Metrobus routes in Annandale

The 3A Metrobus on Annandale Road. [File photo] The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proposing five new routes to replace Metrobus routes being eliminated. Three of the new routes serve the Annandale area.  FCDOT is holding a virtual community meeting on the new routes and proposed service changes affecting other Fairfax Connector routes on … Continued

Community meeting will address Backlick Road improvements

The main north-south road is Backlick Road. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation invites the public to an online meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., on the Backlick Road Spot Improvements Project. The project is aimed at relieving congestion and improving safety at the intersection at Backlick Road and Industrial Road in Mason District … Continued

Autonomous shuttle offers free rides from Mosaic to Metro

Rep. Gerry Connolly (left) and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay in front of Relay.  Relay, the autonomous electric shuttle connecting the Mosaic District in Merrifield to Metro is up and running.  Federal, state, and county officials, along with private sector representatives cut the ribbon Oct. 22 inaugurating the first driverless public transportation vehicle … Continued

Residents urged to comment on potential Route 50 improvements

Eastbound Route 50 approaching Allen Street. [VDOT] The Virginia Department of Transportation is considering a long list of alternatives to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard) between Jaguar Trail and Wilson Boulevard in the Falls Church area. This study is being conducted through VDOT’s Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) program. … Continued

Public comment sought on pedestrian signal at dangerous Annandale intersection

The Conwell Drive intersection at Little River Turnpike.  Representatives from the Fairfax County Department of Transportation will be at a tent at the corner of Little River Turnpike and Conwell Drive in Annandale tomorrow and Monday seeking public feedback on a proposed HAWK signal for improving pedestrian safety. Residents are invited to drop by and discuss … Continued

Public comment sought on revised plan for Braddock Road improvements

Fairfax County has revised its plans for the Braddock Road multimodal transportation improvement project and cut the cost from $74 million to $48 million for phase 1. The county applied for funding for the project twice and was rejected twice, Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw said at a virtual community meeting Aug. 3. “There is no … Continued

Fairfax County seeks input on new pedestrian signal for Little River Turnpike in Annandale

A HAWK signal is planned for this crosswalk on Little River Turnpike at Conwell Drive. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation seeks feedback from the community on a HAWK signal planned for Little River Turnpike at the Conwell Drive intersection in Annandale.  The HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) is aimed at improving pedestrian safety, especially as … Continued