Traffic and Transportation News

House passes Metro bill that hurts road funding, impact on Route 1 project unclear

A bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday cuts a funding source for transportation projects in the area, including the Route 1 widening.

Huntington Metro station to be closed for repairs this weekend

WMATA announced Monday that the Huntington Metro station will be closed this Saturday and Sunday for inspections and repair work.

First community meetings on Richmond Highway BRT project coming up

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is holding its first public information meetings for the BRT project on April 17 and April 18.

Superstreet design ruled out for two major Route 1 interesections

VDOT has decided to go with a traditional intersection design rather than a "superstreet" design for two intersections affected by the Route 1 widening project.

Community meeting on Richmond Highway widening is Wednesday

The next community meeting on the project to widen Route 1 between Hybla Valley and Fort Belvoir will be this Wednesday at Mount Vernon High School.

New “permissive left” signals aim to curb accidents at Route 1 intersections

An updated traffic light with a flashing yellow arrow has been installed at two Richmond Highway intersections, and more may be on the way.

Board of Supervisors approves Embark Richmond Highway

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the Embark Richmond Highway amendment on Tuesday evening.

Community members give feedback on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail project

Close to 50 area residents attended a community information meeting on the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail Project on Wednesday evening.

Public meeting next week on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway trail project

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is hosting a community meeting March 14 to discuss the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail Project.

Planning commission approves Embark Richmond Highway amendment

The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted Thursday evening to approve the Embark Richmond Highway amendment to the county's comprehensive plan.

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House passes Metro bill that hurts road funding, impact on Route 1 project unclear

Huntington Metro station to be closed for repairs this weekend

First community meetings on Richmond Highway BRT project coming up

Superstreet design ruled out for two major Route 1 interesections

Community meeting on Richmond Highway widening is Wednesday

New “permissive left” signals aim to curb accidents at Route 1 intersections

Board of Supervisors approves Embark Richmond Highway

Community members give feedback on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail project

Public meeting next week on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway trail project

Planning commission approves Embark Richmond Highway amendment

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