Studies

Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) STARS Study

Assessing improvements between I-495 in Fairfax County and I-395 in the City of Alexandria

Area Maps

Study Area

Project at a Glance

Begin Date
March 2021

Est Completion Date
Summer 2022

Phase
Study

Cost
$195,000 (Study)

Lengths and Limits
I-495 to I-395 (~ 4 mi)

Locality
Alexandria and Fairfax

District
Northern Virginia

Contact
Waqas Siddiqui
Traffic Engineering
703-259-2609
Andrew Beacher, P.E.
Preliminary Engineering
703-259-2239

About the Study

This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is assessing potential operational, safety and accessibility improvements for about four miles of Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) between I-495 in Annandale and I-395 in Alexandria.

The study is assessing existing traffic and safety conditions along Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) and congestion that occurs during morning and evening peak periods. The study team solicited public input regarding corridor priorities during virtual public involvement in June-July 2021. This feedback was used to help develop potential operational, safety and accessibility alternatives that were evaluated and presented at a virtual public information meeting in May 2022.

Potential study improvements being assessed include:

• Innovative intersection enhancements at Backlick Road
• Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Minor Lane
• Raised medians between Markham Street and John Marr Drive
• Traffic signal and crosswalks at Green Spring Road
• Improved traffic flow from eastbound Route 236 to I-395

Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) averages about 55,000 vehicles a day within the study limits based on 2019 data.

Schedule
Begin Study - March 2021
Virtual Public Involvement - June-July 2021
Virtual Public Information Meeting - May 2022
Study Completion - Summer 2022

Resources

Virtual Public Information Meeting Video, English Presentation, Korean Presentation, Spanish Presentation, News Release, Ad and Meeting Details - May 2022

Virtual Public Involvement English Presentation, Spanish Presentation, Korean Presentation and News Release - June-July 2021