Feedback Sought For Richmond Highway Widening

MOUNT VERNON, VA—Preliminary plans are developing to widen Greater Alexandria's busiest road, and the public can learn more at an upcoming meeting.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is looking into increasing from four to six lanes between Jeff Todd Way and Napper Road in Mount Vernon. It would affect nearly three miles of the roadway.

Also included in the plan are improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians on both sides of the road, as well as preserving the median width necessary to accommodate Fairfax County’s future planned Bus Rapid Transit.

The project aims to increase capacity, reduce congestion, and improve safety for all users. The federal, state and county governments as well as the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority are providing funding for preliminary engineering. The BRT portion is part of Fairfax County's separate Richmond Highway corridor project.

The public is invited to the meeting Monday, Nov. 6 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School (8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria) to learn more about the project, review preliminary design plans that include intersection options. and provide input. VDOT staff will be on hand to answer questions and will have a presentation at 7 p.m.

Comments can also be sent to VDOT by Dec. 6 to Mr. William Dunn, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.

See more about the project here.

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