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County Board endorses design of Boundary Channel Drive interchange improvements

Proposed configuration for the interchange

In January the County Board voted unanimously to endorse the Boundary Channel Drive-I-395 interchange project’s major design elements. The project, which is being administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on behalf of the County, will improve connections for people walking and biking and improve safety for drivers along I-395, Boundary Channel Drive and Long Bridge Drive.

Boundary Channel Drive will be reduced from four lanes to two, and two crossroad ramps along the drive will be converted to roundabouts. VDOT will build an 8-foot-wide sidewalk on the south side of the drive and a 12-foot shared-use path along its north side. A trail will connect to the Mount Vernon Trail and to a new loop trail around the Arlington County Aquatics and Fitness Center to the Long Bridge Park esplanade.

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Design work underway for Crystal City Metro Station second entrance

Last July, the County Board approved an interim agreement with a JBG SMITH subsidiary, JBGS/TRS, LLC, for development of 30 percent design documents for the second entrance at the Crystal City Metrorail Station.

The engineering and design process kicked off in September, and the 30% design phase is anticipated to be complete this summer. Key elements of this phase include topographical survey, environmental analysis, and preliminary station design.

This spring the County will host a public meeting as part of the project’s 30% design phase, and WMATA will hold a public hearing as part of their review process. Stay tuned for dates and details once these meetings are scheduled.

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Construction complete at Arlington Ridge Road and Lang Street intersection

Construction of safety improvements at the intersection of South Arlington Ridge Road and South Lang Street has been completed. The slip lane at the intersection has been removed. Crews are working on final touch-ups.

As part of this project, the crossing of South Arlington Ridge Road and 28th Street South/South June Street South has been identified as an additional location for improvements that will increase safety for people trying to cross Arlington Ridge Road. This intersection is currently in design.

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Save the date: Vision Zero Community Forum on Feb. 11

The County’s Vision Zero project team will hold a virtual community forum on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 pm.

The team will share an overview of the action plan to make transportation safer, highlight how community input helped shape the document, and answer questions about the action plan.

Visit the Vision Zero page for details on how to join the meeting.

If you are unable to attend, a recording will be made available online. You may also submit questions in advance and share additional feedback online.