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.
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Construction and Design Updates
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In May, crews continued construction activities along the corridor, including:
- Difficult Run/Colvin Run area: Continued relocation of communication utilities.
- Storm sewer installation between Utterback Store Road and Baron Cameron Avenue continued.
- Relocated communications lines between Reston Parkway and Markell Court.
- Began clearing and earth-moving for a stormwater management pond along westbound Route 7 near Trotting Horse Lane.
- Continued earth-moving and grading between Reston Avenue and Reston Parkway.
- Performed cement stabilization of the subgrade, placed concrete-treated aggregate, installed underdrain, and placed based asphalt for future eastbound lanes between Reston Parkway and Bishopsgate Way, and between Baron Cameron Avenue and Delta Glen Court.
- Placed temporary asphalt in the Route 7 median between Faulkner Drive and Towlston Road in preparation for lane shifts.
- Strengthened shoulders along westbound Route 7 between Faulkner Drive and Towlston Road.
- Started earth-moving operations between McLean Bible Church and Jarrett Valley Drive.
Design work continues for lighting and landscaping. Third-party utility design is also ongoing.
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on the design and construction schedule, environmental efforts, right of way, noise walls and other project details.
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Hand-digging in preparation for shoulder strengthening
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Placing concrete-treated aggregate prior to paving
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Work Continues in the Colvin Run and Difficult Run Area
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As part of the improvements along Route 7, we'll be replacing and raising the Difficult Run bridge and shifting Colvin Run to the south to accommodate the third lane on eastbound Route 7. Construction activities in the Colvin Run and Difficult Run area and along Carpers Farm Way will be ongoing, with new work scheduled to begin in late June/early July. Crews will be working within the VDOT right of way and where rights have been acquired from property owners.
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for more information about the construction in this area of the project, including the phasing of the bridge replacement.
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Starting on or about Friday, June 26, drivers can expect
lane shifts on eastbound Route 7, temporary traffic pattern changes, and detours on some neighborhood streets
between Baron Cameron Avenue and Carpers Farm Way. Work will occur during the daytime and overnight hours. All homes, businesses, and public facilities will remain accessible via posted detour routes.
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Drivers will experience
a new traffic pattern at the east entrance to McLean Bible Church
starting on or about Monday, June 29.
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Additional lane shifts and traffic pattern changes will take place in July. We'll send out a traffic alert with detailed information prior to the changes.
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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.
833-777-7411
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Sign Up for Traffic Alerts on Virginia 511
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Don't forget you can get the latest on work zones, accidents and other incidents by visiting
511virginia.org
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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.
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