Public Works and Environmental Services Alert:
The project will restore approximately 2,400 linear feet of stream channel. The existing channel is unstable as evidenced by tall, vertical, raw stream banks and the deep and widening stream channel. This instability erodes away property, undermines trees causing them to fall, and threatens sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure throughout the corridor. This project is part of larger efforts to restore many of Fairfax County’s degraded streams while improving overall water quality and the condition of the Chesapeake Bay.
The project is located primarily on public land bounded on the upstream by Carrleigh Parkway and on the downstream by Greeley Boulevard. The project is in the Braddock magisterial district.
The latest design plan was received in July 2023. Since then, Stormwater Planning has been actively collaborating with private properties to secure project-related easements. We anticipate completing the design by Spring 2024, and construction is set to commence in Summer 2024. We plan to conduct a "Pardon Our Dust" meeting before the construction kicks off.
Anticipated start of construction is expected to be in Fall 2024. There will be a Pardon Our Dust meeting prior to the start of construction activity.
Flagging, survey markers, and tree tags are visible throughout the project area. At times, contractors and staff may be onsite to validate field conditions and proposed improvements. Staff will be wearing high-visibility clothing. Once construction begins, access and deliveries will enter the site from proposed access points at Carrleigh Parkway and Greeley Boulevard. The typical work week is Monday through Friday starting after 7 a.m. Note that at some periods during construction, work may occur on weekends. Construction activities on weekends would occur after 9 a.m. These start times are in accordance with the Fairfax County Noise Ordinance.
Design of the Accotink Creek Tributary at Carrleigh Parkway stream restoration project is funded for $530,000. Construction funding is dependent upon future budget availability and allocations. Stormwater projects are funded through the county Stormwater Service District.
We will host a "Pardon Our Dust" meeting before the commencement of construction activity.
The project site can be viewed by going to the Fairfax County Stormwater Projects Page and typing “Accotink Creek Tributary at Carrleigh Parkway (AC82-0015)” in the search window in the upper left corner of the screen.
For more information, email Project Manager Morgan Perpall, Stormwater Planning Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, or call 703-324-5500, TTY 711.