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Route 1 Closures, Construction This Week

Virginia Megaprojects projects near Fort Belvoir continue this week.

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The following are scheduled lane closures occurring this week. These local construction projects are a part of Virginia Megaprojects. Construction activity is subject to change depending on weather and other factors.

ROUTE 1 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS: Richmond Hwy (Route 1) south at Belvior Rd. Single lane closed Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road widening and signal work.

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ROUTE 1 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS: Richmond Hwy (Route 1) south at Pohick Rd. Single lane closed Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ground and signal work.

BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE/ FAIRFAX COUNTY: Fairfax County Parkway (Route 7100) north and south from Barta Rd. to Franconia Springfield Pkwy. (Route 7900) Single lane closed Monday - Friday for construction in median or shoulder widening.

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GW PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION

Boundary Channel Bridge on the GWMP (a.k.a. "Humpback" Bridge)

The north tunnel under the George Washington Memorial Parkway is now open to the public. Pedestrians wishing to reach the Potomac River shoreline may reach the shoreline from the North Pentagon parking lot by crossing the pedestrian bridge. Once over the Boundary Channel, pedestrians are to follow the trail to the south end of Columbia Island, passing through the north tunnel underneath the "Humpback" Bridge, onto the west shore of the Potomac River. Pedestrians are directed to stay on the pathway, as the contractor continues landscaping work.

Work for November 5, through November 12, 2011

  • Continuing site cleanup, landscaping and punch list work
  • Asphalt milling, paving and striping

Traffic Control/Weekend and Night Work

  • Weekdays: Monday, November 7, through Friday, November 11 - 10am to 3pm, no lane closures expected
  • Weekend Work: Friday, November 4 - 7pm, through Sunday, November 6 - 5pm, expect single lane closures in both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Parkway

The Mount Vernon Trail: During the new phase of construction, the trail will be temporarily moved to allow visitor access through the construction area. Please use caution as construction vehicles and equipment will be crossing the Mount Vernon Trail to access the construction site.

The general public is also directed to contact the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division via its website at or by calling 1-800-892-8776 and press #3 for construction information.


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