Phase II of a joint Arlington/VDOT project to construct curbs, gutters, storm drains, and sidewalks along Old Dominion Dr. is in the planning and public hearing stage. The work on Phase II will extend from Glebe Rd. to the Fairfax Co. line. For additional detail, maps, drawings, and timetables for both phases visit the County's website at: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/EnvironmentalServices/admin/news/OldDominionDr.aspx |
The RSCA Executive Board has been monitoring the design work as it develops and offering inputs to County staff, including requests for an additional dedicated left-turn lane at the Williamsburg Blvd. intersection to assure smooth traffic flow, preservation of as many trees as possible, storm water retention to the extent feasible, moderate lighting, and a general effort to maintain the traditional residential character of our neighborhood. The very restricted space offered by Old Dominion Dr. (a former narrow railroad bed) plus VDOT standards (ODD is a state highway under VDOT control) necessitate compromises on many of these objections to achieve the best feasible outcome.
Hopefully later this fall the plans will be far enough along for presentation by the County at another general public meeting.