Snow Delays, Road Conditions, Cancellations Tuesday: A Running List

Patch will update this list as delays or cancellations come in due to snow complicating travel on slippery roads Tuesday:

Road Conditions

Many roadways are reported to be slippery around Fairfax County Tuesday morning. Check on roads in your area by checking on the VDOT road conditions page.

Road closures in Fairfax County -- information courtesy of Fairfax County Police Department:

Route 1/Ft. Belvoir

Sacramento/Claymont (1 lane)

Popkins/Devonshire

Gunston Rd./Dolly Dr.

Bellview Rd./Towelston Rd.

Bellview Rd./Old Dominion

Old Chesterbrook/Kirby Rd.

Braddock Rd./Edsall Rd.

Old Keene Mill/Bauer

Burke Rd/Rolling Rd

Fitzhugh St./Ridge Ford Dr.

Patrick Henry/Squires Hill Dr.

Woodford Rd./Wolftrap Rd.

Jaguar Trl./Arlington Blvd.

Wiehle Ave./Fairway Dr.

Hunter Mill Rd/Sunrise Valley Dr.

South Lakes/Colts Neck

Leesburg Pike/Carlin Springs Rd.

Evergreen Lane/Little River Turnpike

Backlick Rd./Boudinot Dr.

Windsor Rd./Olmi Landrith Dr.

Lees Corner Rd./Centreville Rd.

Kincheloe Rd/Yates Ford Rd.

Maple Branch

Clifton Road

Henderson Road

Trash Pickup

Due to icy road conditions, trash and recycling collections for Tuesday customers has been suspended for Fairfax County customers. Tuesday customers who do not receive pickup today (1/6/15) should leave trash and recycling carts at the street to be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Mail Delivery

The latest snowfall and freezing temperatures have caused some transportation issues in and around the Northern Virginia area. The Postal Service will be delivering mail where roads are plowed, clean and safe for all employees, according to a news release issued this morning from USPS.

The Postal Service is asking customers to help keep their letter carrier safe through the following actions:

· Clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box, deliver the mail, and to drive away from the box without danger or the need for backing.

· Walkways should be cleared of snow and ice and allow enough traction to avoid slips, trips or falls.

· Steps should also be kept clear of ice and snow and in good repair so as not to cause injury to the letter carriers or others who visit the customer’s home.

· Overhangs should be clear and free of snow and ice to avoid injury.

Whether mail arrives on foot or by postal vehicle, the letter carrier needs access to the mailbox to deposit mail. USPS asks to please make sure the mailbox itself is visible and free of snow and ice, and make sure it is safely accessible for your letter carrier.

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