Coming Soon
Gleedsville Road Bridge Replacement |
| Over Sycolin Creek in Loudoun County |
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Project at a Glance
Note: The design public hearing for this project is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Heritage High School from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information view the public hearing brochure and meeting announcement.
About the Project
This project will replace the Gleedsville Road bridge over Sycolin Creek. While the 77-year-old bridge is not unsafe, it was built to standards that are no longer used today, and requires continual inspections and repairs.
The new bridge will include two 11-foot lanes and two four-foot paved shoulders for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge and approaches will be raised about two feet to improve hydraulic performance at the stream crossing.
To keep with the scenic surroundings, guardrails will be made of weathered steel and concrete bridge railings will be designed to allow a better view of the stream.
Right of way acquisition is expected to begin in Spring 2011, and construction is scheduled for 2012.
The existing Gleedsville Road bridge (left) and a rendering of the new bridge (right).
A typical section of the new bridge, showing 15-foot lanes and railings.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, the bridge will be narrowed from two lanes to one and a temporary traffic signal will be installed to control one-lane traffic. The single lane of traffic will be in place for about seven months.
Resources
Public Hearing Materials (hearing scheduled for Nov. 18, 2009):
Brochure
Meeting announcement
Comment sheet (comments must be received by Nov. 29, 2009)
State Project: 0650-053-919, P101, R201, M501, B669, UPC: 85428
Federal Project: BR-5401-(857)
