April 22, 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 other intersection, bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Learn more.
UPDATE: Springvale Road Closed at Route 7 for Two Days
During the Week of May 9
Weekday detour for intersection reconstruction
The 48-hour closure of Springvale Road previously scheduled for the week of April 25 has been rescheduled for the week of May 9. Springvale Road will be closed at Route 7 for two days (48 hours) during the week of May 9 while crews reconstruct the approach to Route 7. Signage will be in place to direct drivers to use Georgetown Pike (Route 193) and Utterback Store Road for access between Route 7 and Springvale Road. The work is in preparation for the improvements on Route 7 at the Baron Cameron Avenue/Springvale Road intersection.

All residences, businesses (including Meadows Farms Nursery) and other public facilities will remain accessible via the detour route. Please see maps below for details.
All work is weather-dependent and subject to change.

For information on intersection movements at the completion of construction, please see the interactive map on the project website.

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. 
Questions?

Did You Know?
You can get project updates weekly! Visit the Route 7 website for the latest on work progress and lane 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.