In Design: Vienna Metro Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements in Fairfax County

March 18 Virtual Public Information Meeting Info

Please note: A virtual public information meeting will be held Thursday, March 18 (in case an alternate date is needed, the meeting will be held Wednesday, April 21) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the area of the Vienna Metro station along Country Creek Road/Virginia Center Boulevard between Sutton Road and the ramp to westbound I-66, and along Sutton Road between Blake Lane and Country Creek Road.

The improvements include:

• Constructing shared-use paths along Blake Lane and Sutton Road from the I-66 bridge to Country Creek Road
• Adding a two-way cycle track with adjacent sidewalk along Country Creek Road/Virginia Center Boulevard from Sutton Road to the Metro North Parking Lot entrance 
• Implementing a road diet along Country Creek Road/Virginia Center Boulevard from Sutton Road to the Metro North Parking Lot entrance
• Realigning the I-66 westbound ramp to Country Creek Road
• Modifying the traffic signals at the intersections of Sutton Road and Blake Lane, Country Creek Road and the ramp from westbound I-66, and Country Creek Road and Vaden Drive.
• Installing new pavement markings and signs

Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering - $1 million
Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation - $350,000
Construction - $5.1 million
Total - $6.5 million

These costs are subject to change as the project is further developed. The project is financed with federal, state and Fairfax County funding.

Benefits 

The project aims to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety, accessibility and connectivity to the Vienna Metro station.

Major Milestones 

Virtual Public Information Meeting - March 18, 2021
Virtual Public Information Meeting Comment Deadline - March 29, 2021
Design Public Hearing - Summer 2021
Begin Right of Way Acquisition - Spring 2022
Begin Construction - Fall 2024