Six-Year Improvement Program Joint Public Meeting on May 4th
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will conduct a public meeting in our area to give the community the opportunity to provide comments on transportation projects and programs to be included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2028 Six-Year Improvement Program (FY23-28 SYIP). These projects and programs, which include highway, rail, and public transportation initiatives, represent important improvements to address safety, congestion, and preservation of Virginia’s transportation network.
This CTB meeting as required by §33.2-214.3 code of Virginia, will serve as the joint public meeting for the following six agencies: the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT), the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC), the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), and the newly established Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA). Each organization will have information available for review and comment related to their respective projects, evaluation, and selection criteria for funding.
The public meeting for the community in our region will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the VDOT Northern Virginia (NOVA) District Office, located at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax. The open house will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a listening session at 7:00 p.m. Formal public comments on projects proposed to be included in the draft SYIP will be accepted at the meeting.
Full Weekend-Long Closures Planned for the I-66 Ramps at Stringfellow Road May 6th – 9th
The ramps from I-66 West to Stringfellow Road and to I-66 East from Stringfellow Road will be closed this weekend beginning at 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, continuously through 4:30 a.m. Monday, May 9. The closures are needed for crews to safely demolish remaining old concrete barrier along the ramps. This work is part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.
Drivers should expect delays if traveling in the area and consider using alternate routes.
All work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if inclement conditions occur.
I-66 over Stringfellow Road is being widened to accommodate the new I-66 Express Lanes and provide room for any future mass transit along I-66.
Weekly updates will be available at Transform66.org and on Twitter @VaDOTNOVA. To receive project updates automatically by email, sign up here.
Virtual Stakeholder Meeting on Route 28 Widening Project on May 11th
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a virtual stakeholder meeting for the Route 28 Widening project on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m., to update the community on the status of the project, upcoming construction activities, and to discuss the project land acquisition schedule and process.
In advance of the meeting, the County recently posted the Phase 2 Right-of-Way Plans for the project, including the proposed improvements and land rights required, as well as additional project information. Staff from FCDOT and Shirley Contracting Company will be available at the meeting to answer questions.
To join the virtual meeting, use this link to launch Microsoft Teams, or dial in via telephone at 1-571-429-5982, and use access code: 901 419 848#.
For those who wish to participate but cannot attend, the meeting will be recorded and posted on the project webpage, which also features meeting and Right-of-Way information, project background, and contact information for the FCDOT team. Comments will be accepted through May 25.
Help West Springfield HS Student Make Guinness Book of World Records on May 22nd
Sebastian is a West Springfield High School student who needs your help as he tries to set the world record of building the largest Lego set (the Titanic) on May 22nd. He needs non-family members to volunteer to be witnesses and timers in order to qualify according to Guinness Book of World Records. There are different time slots to register for, so feel free to go show your support!
For more information or to sign up, click here.
Virtual Open Houses for Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process
Recommended changes to the county’s process for submitting and reviewing proposed land use changes for individual sites will soon head to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for consideration and adoption. This process, known as the Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) process, currently operates on a four-year cycle. Using public feedback and staff analysis, the county is recommending a series of changes, which include creating a Countywide, two-year cycle, shortening the submission and screening period timelines, adapting community engagement to suit the needs of the study areas, and enhancing the criteria for submissions.
The four Open Houses are scheduled for:
- Saturday, May 7 at 9am
- Wednesday, May 11 at noon
- Wednesday, May 11 at 7pm
- Thursday, May 12 at 9am
Secure Document Shredding at Rolling Valley Park and Ride on July 23rd
The County is once again providing document shredding service, which is open to residents of Fairfax County, Herndon, the Town of Vienna, and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
Shredding is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Springfield District’s shredding event will be at Rolling Valley Park and Ride on July 23rd. (This event had previously been scheduled for May 21 but had to be rescheduled due to vendor availability.) Events are from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., unless the trucks fill up prior to the end time. All participants must be in line by 11 a.m. to be served. Please be aware, however, that when the shredding trucks are full, the event will end.
There is a four (4) box limit, based on standard banker/copy box size (12.5” W x 15.5” L x 10.5” H). If you bring documents in plastic bags, please do not tie them. All boxes, plastic/paper bags, or other containers will be returned to you after emptying.
Due to traffic and safety concerns, you may not exit your vehicle or stay in the area to watch shredding. The contractor guarantees all documents will be shredded on-site.
