Construction Activities Begin Tonight!
Oct. 4, 2019
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.
Reminder: Weekend Work Oct. 4-7 at
Utterback Store Road and Bishopsgate Way
Weather permitting, drivers can expect weekend work Oct. 4-7 for crews to construct new pavement at median cross-overs as part of the Route 7 Corridor Improvements.

During the work, median breaks on Route 7 will be closed at Utterback Store Road and Bishopsgate Way from Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 7 at 4 a.m.

Drivers can expect a left-lane closure on eastbound Route 7 from Reston Parkway to Amanda Drive during the following hours:

  • Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 a.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 7 at 4 a.m.

Drivers can expect a left-lane closure on westbound Route 7 from Amanda Drive to Reston Parkway during the following hours:

  • Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 5 at 9 a.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. to Monday, Oct. 7 at 5 a.m.

Please allow extra travel time through the area during this period.

More details on the weekend work by location:

Utterback Store Road

  • The Route 7 median will be closed; drivers can turn right-in/right-out (see map).
  • Traffic from eastbound Route 7 to Utterback Store Road may:
  • Turn left onto eastbound Georgetown Pike, then right onto southbound Utterback Store Road, or
  • Continue east on Route 7 to U-turn at Baron Cameron Avenue/Springvale back to Utterback Store Road.
  • Traffic from southbound Utterback Store Road to eastbound Route 7 may turn right onto westbound Route 7 and U-turn at Reston Parkway.
  • Pedestrian access across Route 7 at Utterback Store Road will be closed.
  • The median cross-over is expected to reopen by 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Bishopsgate Way

  • The Route 7 median will be closed; drivers can turn right-in/right-out (see map).
  • Traffic from northbound Bishopsgate Way to westbound Route 7 may go east on Route 7 and U-turn at Baron Cameron Avenue/Springvale Road.
  • Traffic from westbound Route 7 to southbound Bishopsgate Way may continue to Reston Parkway to U-turn and return east to Bishopsgate Way.
  • The median cross-over is expected to reopen by 4 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Please note that the speed limit along Route 7 has been reduced to 45 miles per hour in active work zones between Reston Avenue and Delta Glen Court.

Please use caution and be alert to signs, as well as potential flagger or police direction in work zones. Slow-moving vehicles and equipment may be entering and exiting the road.
All work is subject to change based on weather and schedule.
Questions?
Visit: http://connectroute7.org
Email: connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov
Call: 833-777-7411

Did You Know?
You can get project updates weekly! Visit the Route 7 web site for the latest on work progress and l ane 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.

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