November News on the Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project

Issue 42 | November 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 October, crews continued construction activities along the corridor:

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

Opened the third through-lane on westbound Route 7 to traffic.
Completed noise barrier panel installation along eastbound Route 7 between Baron Cameron Avenue and Delta Glen Court.
Continued grading for the shared-use path along eastbound Route 7 between Reston Avenue and Reston Parkway.

Area 2: Baron Cameron Intersection

Continued storm sewer installation , earth-moving activities, grading, and cement stabilization for Stage 3A.

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

Completed demolition of the remaining existing Difficult Run bridge.
Continued construction of the foundations for the new Difficult Run bridge on westbound Route 7.
Continued storm sewer installation between the new pedestrian underpass at Colvin Run Mill Park and Difficult Run.

Area 4: Faulkner Drive to Jarrett Valley Drive

Continued noise barrier panel installation along westbound Route 7 on the east side of Forestville Drive.
Continued storm sewer installation for Stage 3A between Newcombs Farm Road and Beulah Road.
Continued grading, placement of cement-treated aggregate, and base asphalt placement along eastbound Route 7 between Middleton Ridge Road and Beulah Road.
Started underdrain and curb installation between Middleton Ridge Road and Atwood Drive.
Completed earth-moving activities and cement stabilization for Stage 3A between Beulah Road and Atwood Drive.
Began storm sewer installation for Stage 3A between Lucky Estates Drive and Wolftrap Run Road.
Started underdrain and curb installation and continued asphalt placement between Trap Road and the west side of McLean Bible Church.
Completed storm sewer installation for Stage 3A between Wolftrap Run Road and the west side of McLean Bible Church.

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

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

Work continues at the Baron Cameron Avenue intersection.

Click here to see additional October photos.

The third through-lane on westbound Route 7 between Riva Ridge Drive and Reston Avenue opened to traffic in October.

Upcoming Work Along Route 7

Construction activities continue along Route 7, and additional traffic shifts will occur in November and December. 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.

connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov

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.

Don't forget you can get the latest on work zones, accidents and other incidents by visiting 511virginia.org, 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.

You can also check out updates for major incidents @511northernvirginia on Twitter.

Questions?

Visit: www.connectroute7.org

Email: connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov

Call: 833-777-7411