Crystal City-Pentagon City-Potomac Yard Transportation News

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Crystal City-Pentagon City-Potomac Yard

March 11, 2016


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Frequently Asked Questions: Transit Lanes

We've posted a list of questions and answers regarding the new bus-only lanes in Crystal City and Potomac Yard. They address situations that drivers, cyclists, taxis and sluggers will experience once the bus lanes are operational, expected this spring.

 

For example:

If I am exiting a driveway next to the bus lane, can I use the bus lane to merge into general traffic?

Yes. Drivers may exit the driveway into the bus lane and then safely merge into the general traffic lane.

 

If you have a question about or suggestion for our FAQs, send it to des@arlingtonva.us

 

Download the transit lanes flyer (includes English and Spanish versions) and help us spread the word by posting it in your building and sharing it with your neighbors.

 

Construction Updates

Crystal City Multimodal Center

This week the contractor completed reconstruction of the concrete pavement for the westbound lanes of 18th Street South. They also began reconstructing the sidewalk area on the eastbound side of 18th Street. Next week crews will continue to reconstruct the sidewalks on the eastbound side and construct the bus bay area on the westbound side of 18th Street.

 

Construction for the current phase of work is expected to continue into spring. The entire project is scheduled to be complete in winter 2016-2017. Visit project page

 

Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway

Construction activities for Saturday, March 12 through Friday, March 18 are described in this week's construction update. Note that crews are scheduled to work on Saturday, March 12.

 

Temporary lane closures will be installed as necessary to protect the traveling public and work crews. For construction-related issues, call 703-638-0165. Visit project page

 

Detours/Lane Closures 

The following lane closures are due to project construction:

 

18th Street South

  • Outside lanes on each side of the street are closed between South Eads and Bell Streets. No on-street parking or charter bus parking available in this area.
  • South sidewalk (adjacent to eastbound traffic) is closed. Pedestrians should use the north sidewalk closest to the Metro station escalator.
  • Bike lane closed under Route 1 bridge. Cyclists should use caution when riding on 18th Street.