Under Construction: Tysons/Old Meadow Road Bike/Ped Improvements in Fairfax County

The perfect cure for a gloomy day? Check out the most recent progress pics of our new ped bridge over the Beltway in Tysons, opening this year! �� Learn more: https://t.co/ToB957pfN9 pic.twitter.com/1IoPf8C0rf

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) May 13, 2022

This project, in cooperation with Fairfax County, is building a pedestrian and bicycle bridge and shared-use path in the vicinity of Route 123 and I-495 (Capital Beltway).

Based on results of the preliminary engineering phase of the study, and extensive community outreach and input over the last several years, the "Option 2" alignment was selected for final design.

New Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge over I-495 and Shared-Use Path from Tysons One Place/Fashion Boulevard to Old Meadow Road/ Provincial Drive

Phase 1

During the first phase of construction, a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-495 is being built along with a ten-foot-wide shared-use path from Tysons One Place and Fashion Boulevard to Old Meadow Road and Provincial Drive via the bridge. 

*Looks at Beltway* ��

Me: What is different about you? Are you parting your hair on the other side? ��

Beltway: Nope, my new pedestrian bridge in Tysons was placed this weekend. �� It'll be open later this year.

Learn more: https://t.co/O8yJKqREXk pic.twitter.com/AdkTx8vQIJ

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) April 25, 2022

Shared-Use Path along Old Meadow Road from Provincial Drive to Route 123

Phase 2

During the second phase of construction, the shared-use path along Old Meadow Road will be completed from Provincial Drive to Route 123 (Dolley Madison Boulevard).

Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering - $2.3 million
Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation - $3 million
Construction - $8.1 million
Total - $13.4 million

This project is financed with federal, state and local funding.

Benefits 

The project aims to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and connectivity in the Tysons area.

Major Milestones 

Design Public Hearing - June 2018
Environmental Studies Memo Available - August 2018
Design Approval - November 2018
Begin Right of Way Acquisition - November 2019
Advertise for Construction - April 2021
Award Construction Contract - June 2021
Begin Phase 1 Construction - August 2021
Phase 1 Final Completion - Late Summer 2022
Begin Phase 2 Final Design and Construction - To be determined as additional funding becomes available