Under Construction
Route 50 Widening |
| From Route 28 in Fairfax to Poland Road in Loudoun |
Area Map
Project at a Glance
Spring 2011
Est Completion Date
End 2014
Cost
Approximately
$99.9 million
Contractor
Shirley Contracting
Locality
Fairfax and Loudoun
Contact
Larry Tomlinson, P.E.
Area Construction Engineer
703-259-2304
Bill Atkins
Construction Manager
703-259-2939
Note: VDOT will re-open the third lane on eastbound Route 50 between Stonecroft Boulevard and Route 28, which closed to traffic last weekend as part of the widening project. The one-mile lane closure caused lengthy delays on Rt. 50 and surrounding roads during the morning rush this week. Weather permitting, the lane will re-open by March 5. Read the news release more for details.
What’s being done
This design-build project will widen and reconstruct Rt. 50 from four to six lanes between Poland Road and Route 28 (about 3.7 miles). Other features include:
• Improved signalization
• Grass median
• Curb and gutter on outside lanes
• Improved turn lanes
• Shared-use path on both sides of the road
• Crosswalks with curb ramps and pedestrian signals
• Widened and upgraded bridges
• Landscaping
• Storm water management facilities, including ponds
Why is this road being widened?
Route 50 narrows from six lanes to four just west of Route 28. Increased development and congestion in Loudoun County in recent years now leads to backups during much of the day on the existing four-lane segment, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
This project aims to relieve current and anticipated congestion, to provide pedestrian and cyclist accommodations, and to improve safety along the corridor. The road will also be more level and provide wider buffers between travel lanes and roadside hazards.
Project cost
The current cost of this project is estimated at $99.9 million:
• $8.3 million for preliminary engineering
• $24.5 million for right of way acquisition
• $9.9 million for utility relocation
• $57.2 million for construction
Project schedule
Environmental permitting - June 2011 to April 2012
Land acquisition - September 2011 to June 2012
Utility relocation - March 2012 to September 2013
Construction - Late 2011 through end 2014
Resources
Environmental Document (Categorical Exclusion)
Public Hearing Materials (Feb. 26, 2009)
Brochure
Presentation
Comment summary
Display Boards
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VDOT Project No. 0050-96A-101, P101, R201, C501
Federal Project No. STP-5401(571)
