Under Construction: Duke Street over I-395 Bridge Rehabilitation in the City of Alexandria
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Please note: Westbound Duke Street is closed at I-395 until 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, weather permitting, for pavement repairs. Read more in the traffic alert.
Alexandria: On 8/7 at 11PM, EB Duke St (Rt 236) will be closed at I-395 for three days, and then on 8/14 at 11PM, WB Duke St will be closed at I-395 for three days for pavement repairs. Pls follow detour signs. More info: https://t.co/zFvYDp70ZF pic.twitter.com/nz1dOuf4Km
— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) July 29, 2022
This project is rehabilitating the Duke Street (Route 236) bridge over I-395. The bridge was originally built in 1965.
The planned improvements include:
- Replacing the concrete bridge deck and beams
- Upgrading the westbound sidewalk to a shared-use path
- Widening the eastbound sidewalk
At the interchange, Duke Street averages about 55,000 vehicles a day and I-395 averages about 181,000 based on 2019 data.
Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering - $1.3 million
Construction - $15.4 million
Total - $16.7 million
The project is financed with federal and state funding, including State of Good Repair funds used for bridges.
Benefits
This project aims to improve safety for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians and extend the overall life of the bridge.
Major Milestones
Public Information Meeting - September 2018
Advertise for Construction - January 2021
Award Construction Contract - April 2021
Begin Construction - July 2021
Final Completion - Winter 2023/24
Resources
Mohsen Naoui
Construction
703-259-3350
Yusaf Masud, P.E.
Construction
703-259-2973
Other relevant links:
Construction Start News Release - July 2021
Programmatic Categorical Exclusion - August 2017
Major funding source: State of Good Repair
Phase: Under Construction
UPC: 110032
State ID: 0236-100-862, P101, C501, B621
Federal ID: STP-5A01 (792)
Lat/Long: 38.815680, -77.138083
Locality:
Alexandria