Tag: VDOT
Annandale man keeps Heritage Drive free of signs and litter
Ed D. on patrol We’ve heard from a lot of people complaining about litter, illegal signs, and other property maintenance failures here in the Annandale area. But there are a few dedicated citizens here who are taking action to clean up their communities. A case in point is “Ed D.,” as he prefers to be … Continued
Fairfax County, VDOT working on plan to get rid of roadside signs
These signs on Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners advertise a business on Little River Pike in Annandale. Northern Virginia residents unhappy with the political campaign and commercial signs lining roadways could soon see some relief. Fairfax County and the Virginia Department of Transportation are negotiating how to implement a state law that took effect July … Continued
VA governor forms task force to manage BRAC traffic issues
The first wave of 6,000 Department of Defense workers will move into the Mark Center this week, and Gov. Bob McDonnell’s response is the establishment of a task force and traffic management plan for I-395, he announced Aug. 8. The task force will: • Monitor traffic flow and quickly adjust surrounding traffic signals to changing … Continued
Del. Kory’s Report from Richmond: Full legislative agenda will address ABC privatization, ‘murky’ budget picture
By Del. Kaye Kory The legislative calendar for the commonwealth is accelerating as the deadline approaches for delegates to submit legislation for the upcoming session. This session is the “short” session, as it is the second year of the biennium. Still, the legislative agenda will be a full one, or at least should be, and … Continued
Bulova requests $5 million from VDOT for widening Route 236
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova has asked the state to spend some of its budget surplus on road projects in Northern Virginia, including $5 million to begin the design work on widening Little River Turnpike through central Annandale. In an Oct. 19 letter to Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean T. Connaughton, Bulova says, … Continued