Construction Alert: Clearing for Stormwater Management Basins

March 23, 2020

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.

Clearing for Stormwater Management Basins Begins March 26

Work will occur during daytime hours

Beginning on or about March 26, crews will begin clearing for the construction of two stormwater management basins along Route 7 as part of the improvements along the corridor. The basins will be located west of Baron Cameron Avenue on the south side of Route 7 and west of Trotting Horse Lane on the north side of Route 7.

Please note crews are only working within the VDOT right of way and where rights have been acquired from property owners.

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Crews will clear for a stormwater management basin west of Baron Cameron Avenue on the south side of Route 7.

Crews will clear for a stormwater management basin west of Trotting Horse Lane on the north side of Route 7.

As a reminder, the Route 7 speed limit has been reduced to 45 miles per hour in active work zones between Reston Avenue and Jarrett Valley Drive, and Virginia law prohibits the use of handheld cell phones while driving through an active work zone.

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.

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.