Transportation Alert:
Project Plans Available
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation held a Design Public Meeting on the Shirley Gate Road Extension Project on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. FCDOT presented Preliminary Design plans for the project and is seeking public input. Comments closed Oct. 29, 2021.
A brief survey, along with presentation materials and the session recording will be available soon. Presentation boards are available for viewing:
The Shirley Gate Road Extension Project will consist of a two-lane road that connects the existing intersection of Shirley Gate Road and Braddock Road to the Fairfax County Parkway. The one-mile road will provide the following benefits:
The extension of Shirley Gate Road was added to the Fairfax County Transportation Plan in 1991, and in 2014, was included in the County’s Six-Year Transportation Project Priorities plan. A Planning Study with stakeholder outreach was conducted in 2015.
Estimated Project Budget: $22M
Estimated Schedule (Updated June 2026):
FCDOT ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need this information in an alternate format or would like to request reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact FCDOT at 703-877-5600, TTY 711. Requests for assistance must be received at least 7 business days in advance of an event.