Issue 38 | July 2022

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 June, crews continued construction activities along the corridor:


Area 1: Reston Avenue to Colvin Forest Drive (Except Baron Cameron Avenue Intersection)


Area 1 West: Reston Avenue to Baron Cameron Avenue

  • Completed drilling for noise barrier foundations along eastbound Route 7 between Bishopsgate Way and Markell Court.
  • Placed cement-treated aggregate and base asphalt for Stage 3B between Amanda Drive and Baron Cameron Avenue.


Area 1 East: Baron Cameron Avenue to Carpers Farm Way

  • Completed grading, placed cement-treated aggregate and asphalt, installed underdrain, and continued curb construction for Stage 3A along westbound Route 7 between Colvin Forest Drive and Baron Cameron Avenue.  
  • Continued noise barrier panel installation along westbound Route 7 between the two Colvin Run Road intersections and along eastbound Route 7 near Capital Church.


Area 2: Baron Cameron Intersection


  • Placed cement-treated aggregate and asphalt for Stage 2B.
  • Switched traffic on westbound Route 7 at Baron Cameron Avenue to Stage 2C.


Area 3: Difficult Run Area (Colvin Forest Drive to Faulkner Drive)


  • Completed deck concrete placement for the eastbound bridge over Difficult Run.  
  • Began constructing the approach slabs and bridge rail on the eastbound bridge. 
  • Completed grading and placed cement-treated aggregate for Stage 2A on eastbound Route 7 between the pedestrian underpass and Serenity Woods Lane.


Area 4: Faulkner Drive to Jarrett Valley Drive



  • Completed storm sewer installation for Stage 3A between Middleton Ridge Road and Newcombs Farm Road.  
  • Performed grading and placed cement-treated aggregate and base asphalt along eastbound Route 7 for Stage 3A between Serenity Woods Lane and Middleton Ridge Road.  
  • Installed storm sewer along the future right turn-lane from westbound Route 7 to the relocated portion of Lewinsville Road. 
  • Continued road construction activities at Lewinsville Road in preparation for the upcoming opening of the displaced left-turn lane.
  • Completed reconstruction of the westbound right-turn lane from Route 7 to existing Lewinsville Road.


Third-party utility design and relocation activities are also ongoing.  


Click here to learn more on the design and construction schedule, environmental efforts, right of way, noise walls and other project details.

Concrete is placed for the approach slab of the eastbound Difficult Run bridge.


See more June construction photos>>

The new Lewinsville Road intersection is under construction .

Looking Ahead

In preparation for the upcoming opening of the new intersection at Lewinsville Road, including a displaced left-turn from eastbound Route 7 to Lewinsville Road, temporary detours will be in place over two weekends in late July and early August. Please see the related traffic alert for details on the July 29-Aug.1 detours. All work is weather-permitting.



Work is ongoing at Lewinsville Road and Brook Road while crews build the new intersection..

In Case You Missed It

Construction activities along Route 7 will continue in 2022, and additional traffic shifts and temporary detours will occur along Route 7 during the summer months. Please see the project website for information on upcoming lane shifts and other roadway impacts. 


Click here for 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

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 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.

833-777-7411

Need to Know More?
You can check out photos and project progress on our website at connectroute7.org. Click News & Updates.

Planned lane closures for the following week are posted each Friday.

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