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