Join us 4/4 for Richmond Highway Info Meeting

T he latest news from the Virginia Department of Transportation on plans to improve

Richmond Highway (Route 1) from Jeff Todd Way to Napper Road in Fairfax County

As our project team continues to refine the preliminary design and recommend preferred alternatives for road improvements coming to Richmond Highway, join us for a third public information meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (a brief presentation will begin at 7 p.m.) at Mount Vernon High School , 8515 Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309.

This meeting is an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to:

Learn about preferred alternatives and stormwater management plans
Attend the presentation and discuss your questions with project staff
Submit oral and/or written comments

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Find out about plans to widen Richmond Highway (Route 1) from four to six lanes between Jeff Todd Way to Napper Road.

The project will:

Widen Richmond Highway from four to six lanes
Provide separate bicycle and pedestrian accommodations on both sides of the roadway
Preserve the median width necessary to accommodate future planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) for dedicated bus-only lanes

The BRT will not be constructed as part of this project, but is being administered by Fairfax County as part of the Embark Richmond Highway initiative .

YOUR BEST RESOURCE: GET INVOLVED

Public involvement is critical in our development and delivery of transportation projects. The project team has been actively meeting with community and homeowner associations along the corridor. If you're interested in scheduling a meeting, please contact us today.

Virginia Department of Transportation | virginiadot.org/richmondhighway