June 2, 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.

Daytime Lane Closures for Clearing Begin June 3 Crews working along westbound Route 7 within VDOT right of way between Atwood Road and Forestville Drive

Beginning on or about June 3, weather permitting, drivers can expect single-lane and shoulder closures along westbound Route 7 between Atwood Road and Forestville Drive Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.   for tree-clearing and grubbing along the VDOT right of way. The work is to prepare these areas for construction that will add a lane and shared use path in each direction of Route 7. Please see the map below for details.

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

Thanks for Giving Our Crews S P A C E As work continues along Route 7, our crews are practicing social distancing. If you have questions or concerns about the construction, please give them the space they need to work, and call or email us instead of approaching the work site.

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 website 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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