The Board of Supervisors approved prohibiting trucks from using Crowell and Browns Mill Roads as a cut through during its meeting on Aug. 25, 2026.

As a result of Supervisor Alcorn’s motion, the board will also ask the Virginia Department of Transportation to review the impact of truck traffic on Beulah and Hunter Mill Roads. He incorporated this request into the board’s action due to concerns from residents.

Following the Virginia Department of Transportation’s review and approval, signs will be posted on Crowell and Browns Mill roads through the county’s Residential Traffic Administration Program. Once the signs are installed, Fairfax County Police will be able to start enforcing this prohibition on truck traffic.

The ban applies to trucks, truck and trailer, or semi-trailer combinations.  Pickup or panel trucks are allowed, however. Trucks also may use these two roads if they’re making a stop in this neighborhood.

Residents Approach Alcorn with Traffic Safety Concerns

Supervisor Walter Alcorn assisted the neighborhood to start the process for prohibiting truck cut-through traffic. He took action because residents approached him with major safety concerns about cut-through traffic and speeding on Crowell and Browns Mill Roads. Trucks have been increasingly using them as a shortcut to get to Route 7.

At the public hearing before the Board approved the ban, residents testified about problems with trucks and speeding in their neighborhood.

Resident Julia Rose, who lives on Westford Drive off Crowell Road, spoke about witnessing the truck traffic first-hand when she bikes on Crowell and Browns Mill.

“So, I have seen the trucks, and I think, unfortunately, there are too much of them,” Rose said.

“I do think there should be a restriction on those roads because I see it at 2:00 a.m. in the morning. I'm hearing it, and I hope you guys do something about it.”

Devin Jopp, a Beulah Road resident, testified about the alternate route that would be available for trucks as result of the cut-through ban on Crowell Road. 

“I am here about the alternate; Beulah Road,” he said. “Similar to Crowell and Browns Mill, it should not have through trucks either and it most certainly should not be designated a truck route today as currently designed.”

To help residents deal with truck traffic, Supervisor Alcorn worked to make it faster and easier to ban cut-through truck traffic. Three years ago, he approved streamlining the process for communities. The process change eliminated the previous requirement for the Board of Supervisors to first request VDOT to get the process started, as well as for residents to submit their own petition to the state agency.

Additional Fines for Speeding on Crowell Road

This truck ban follows another action taken by Alcorn to improve safety on Crowell Road. The Board approved "$200 Additional Fine for Speeding" signs on this road at their June 23 meeting. Community members had approached the supervisor with major concerns about speeding on this winding, old country road.

Get Help with Traffic Problems

Residents who have concerns about speeding or traffic issues should get in touch with the Hunter Mill District office for help. Contact the office by email or call 703-476-0283, TTY 711.