Issue 3 | July 2019

Construction  Update

Summer Road Construction Heats Up

Summer months are peak time for road work in Virginia, and construction activities will continue to ramp up along the Route 7 corridor in several areas:  On westbound Route 7 between the Colvin Run Mill area and Reston Avenue, work is ongoing to widen shoulders. Once complete, westbound lanes will shift slightly to the right to give crews room to work in the median to construct temporary eastbound lanes. Please watch for signs indicating minor changes to the familiar traffic pattern through this area. Several types of work, such as pipe installation, median excavation, utility and temporary signal work, are taking place in the median of Route 7 between the Colvin Run Mill area and Reston Avenue. Construction of the third left turn lane from westbound Route 7 to southbound Baron Cameron Avenue has begun and is expected to be complete by end of summer.

PLEASE NOTE: The speed limit on Route 7 has been reduced to 45 miles per hour in the project's active work zones. Additional fines may apply to speeding violations in active work zones —watch for reduced speed limit signs along Route 7.

New Cell Phone Law in Effect Effective July 1, 2019, handheld use of a cell phone is prohibited while driving through highway work zones in Virginia. A mandatory fine of $250 applies for violations of this new law. Avoid distracted driving and help keep everyone safe by remaining focused on the road.

Route 7 Improvements Map Update

The interactive map for the Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project has been updated with many details of the proposed 90% design, including proposed temporary and permanent easements. Enter an address or use your mouse to zoom and view the various elements of the project. Click on the red icons to read descriptions of intersection improvements. Sign Up for Route 7 Traffic Alerts on Virginia 511 Whether en route to work, to school, or vacation, Virginia 511 can help you get there with 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 will also be posted each week at connectroute7.org . Find the latest info on travel conditions and work zones by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia, visiting 511virginia.org or downloading the Virginia 511 app.

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