Issue 4 | September 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 many intersection, bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Learn more.

In Case You Missed it: New Turn Lane at Baron Cameron Avenue A third left-turn lane from westbound Route 7 to Baron Cameron Avenue opened to traffic last month, one of the project's first milestones to help ease congestion through the intersection as construction continues. Read more >>

Protecting the Environment: Erosion and Sediment Control

 Protecting the environment is a core value of every VDOT project, and preventing sediment runoff is an extremely important piece, especially while working in areas that may flood easily. Summer storms meant heavy rains and flooding in many areas of Northern Virginia, so we thought it timely to share how the team is using some innovative measures to assist in this important role of erosion and sediment control.

These "silt saver domes" are among the first of their kind used in Virginia. The dome structure has a hard plastic frame with holes that allow water to flow through. A high-strength fabric cover filters and prevents sediment from entering the stormwater management inlet, while stone-filled pockets keep the dome in place. Rip-rap check dams and other traditional erosion and sediment controls can also be seen along the project. The Route 7 team inspects these measures regularly to ensure they are working as designed.

Did You Know? You can check out photos, project progress and lane closures planned at connectroute7.org . Just click News & Updates. Lane closures for the following week are posted each Friday.

A note for property owners along Leesburg Pike:

If you own property along Route 7 between Reston Avenue and Jarrett Valley Drive, please be on the lookout for a "permission to enter" letter in your mailbox in coming months. It will ask that you respond by phone, email or returning a self-addressed stamped reply. Your timely response is important, as it helps keep right-of-way offers, easements needed for the project as well as construction work on track. Click here to read a little more about the process and see an example of the letter on the Route 7 Corridor Improvements website. We appreciate your help and as always, please email connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov or call 833-777-7411 with questions.

Sign Up for Traffic Alerts on Virginia 511

Don't forget you can get the latest on work zones, accidents and other incidents by visiting 511virginia.org, using the Virginia 511 app, or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. Visit the site or app to create and configure your account for alerts. You can also check out updates for major incidents @ 511northernvirginia on Twitter.

Questions?

Visit: www.connectroute7.org Email: connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov Call: 833-777-7411

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