Know before you go!
Oct. 25, 2019
Along about seven miles of Route 7, we're adding a third lane and shared-use paths in each direction, building a pedestrian underpass to access Colvin Run Mill Park, replacing and raising the bridge over Difficult Run, and making other intersection, bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Learn more.
New Traffic Pattern Coming at Markell Court and Amanda Drive
Weekend work and traffic shifts Nov. 1-4
Friday evening through early Monday morning, Nov. 1-4, drivers can expect weekend work and new traffic patterns at Markell Court and Amanda Drive as crews construct new pavement for the Route 7 Corridor Improvements.

On Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., the Route 7 median will temporarily close at Markell Court and Amanda Drive and these roads will be right-in, right-out only during weekend work ( see below maps ).
  • Drivers on Markell Court heading to westbound Route 7 will turn right onto Route 7 and U-turn at Baron Cameron Avenue.
  • Drivers on Amanda Drive heading to eastbound Route 7 will turn right onto Route 7 and U-turn at Reston Parkway.

Signage will be in place to direct traffic.

Drivers can also expect single-lane closures in both directions of Route 7 in this area during the following hours:

Eastbound:

  • Friday, Nov.1 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 a.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8 a.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. to Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 a.m.

Westbound:

  • Friday, Nov. 1 at 8:30 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8 a.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m. to Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8 a.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8:30 p.m. to Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 a.m.
Traffic shifts during the weekend (below):
  • The right-turn lane from eastbound Route 7 to Markell Court will shift in phases, and traffic will be flagged through the area as needed.
  • Eastbound Route 7 lanes between Bishopsgate Way and Baron Cameron Avenue will shift to the north (adjacent to the westbound lanes) over the weekend.
At the end of the weekend work, both Markell Court and Amanda Drive will be accessible from each direction of Route 7 but they will remain right-out only (below).
All businesses, residences and public facilities will remain accessible during this work. Please allow extra travel time through the area during this period.

All closures are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov 4.

Please note that the Route 7 speed limit has been reduced to 45 miles per hour in active work zones between Reston Avenue and Delta Glen Court. On or about Monday, Nov. 4, the speed limit between Delta Glen Court and Jarrett Valley drive will also be reduced to 45 miles per hour in active work zones.

Please use caution and be alert to work zone signs, potential flagger or police direction, and watch for traffic shifts. Slow-moving vehicles and equipment may be entering or exiting the road.
Questions?
Visit: http://connectroute7.org
Email: connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov
Call: 833-777-7411

Did You Know?
You can get project updates weekly! Visit the Route 7 web site for the latest on work progress and l ane closures.
Sign Up for Route 7 Traffic Alerts on Virginia 511
Get alerts about work zones, accidents and other incidents via web, phone, text message or email. Visit 511virginia.org to create and configure your account.

Expected lane closures and other traffic pattern changes associated with the Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project are also posted each week at connectroute7.org .

For the latest info on travel conditions and work zones, call 511 from any phone in Virginia, visit 511virginia.org or download the Virginia 511 app.

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