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.
Construction Updates
In January, crews continued construction activities along the corridor:
Area 1 East: Baron Cameron Avenue to Carpers Farm Way:
Completed post installation and continued panel installation for the noise barrier along westbound Route 7 between Colvin Run Road (east) and Colvin Run Road (west).
Completed panel installation and began backfilling at the retaining wall along westbound Route 7 west of the pedestrian underpass at Colvin Run Mill Park.
Continued storm sewer installation for Stage 3A between Baron Cameron Avenue and Colvin Forest Drive.
Completed storm sewer installation for Stage 2A east of Baron Cameron Avenue and continued storm sewer installation for Stage 2A west of Baron Cameron Avenue.
Continued construction of foundations for the piers and western abutment of the eastbound Route 7 bridge over Difficult Run, including drilled shaft installation for Pier 1 and excavation for Pier 2.
Rebar cages in the drilled shafts will support the Difficult Run bridge.
Looking Ahead
The new Lewinsville Road intersection, which will include a displaced left-turn from eastbound Route 7 to Lewinsville Road, is scheduled to open to traffic later in 2022. The initial configuration of the intersection will be a temporary condition, with the permanent condition to be implemented in Fall 2022. The new configuration has been designed to maximize throughput at this busy intersection, and we'll provide detailed navigation information in the upcoming weeks.
Temporary Lewinsville Road
intersection configuration
Permanent Lewinsville Road
intersection configuration
In Case You Missed It
Construction activities along Route 7 will continue through the winter and spring months, and additional traffic shifts and changes will occur along Route 7. Please see the project website for information on upcoming lane shifts and other roadway impacts.
As a reminder, please refrain from walking through work areas with equipment, materials and ongoing construction activities, including the newly-paved shared-use paths along Route 7. If you have questions regarding work areas, please contact us at connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov or 833-777-7411.
Click herefor the latest updates on the Washington Gas work that is ongoing along Route 7. For more information on the Washington Gas work, please contact Jeff Hicks,jhicks@washgas.com.
Thanks for Giving Our Crews S P A C E
If you have questions or concerns about the construction, please give our crews the space they need to work, and call or email us instead of approaching the work site.
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