Project News and Updates

Update: Work is beginning on the Washington Gas pipeline upgrade along the corridor.

Groundbreaking Held June 13, 2019

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony for Route 7 Corridor Improvements on June 13, 2019.

Public Information Meeting Held November 15, 2016

VDOT and FCDOT hosted a Public Hearing for the Route 7 Corridor project on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., at Colvin Run Elementary School, 1400 Trap Road, Vienna.

Background

VDOT is improving almost seven miles of Route 7 from Reston Avenue to Jarrett Valley Drive in Fairfax County. The project will widen the road from four to six lanes, add shared-use paths, and make substantial intersection and other improvements along the corridor. These improvements, which align with Fairfax County's Comprehensive Plan, will increase capacity, improve safety and traffic flow, and enhance mobility for cyclists and pedestrians. The VDOT Project Number is UPC 99478.

• VDOT project page (connectroute7.org)

Route 7 Widening Working Group is a collaborative effort that involves VDOT, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, District Supervisors’ staff, other agencies, and community representatives regarding the scope and design of Route 7.

The purpose and goals of the working group are as follows:

• Gather community input prior to re-initiating project design work to obtain a design that is sensitive to community needs
• Develop a partnering relationship between the community and the designers
• Prepare for public meetings, including a Citizens’ Information Meeting and a Public Hearing
• Foster open communication between the design team and the public

Previously, VDOT and Fairfax County Department of Transportation hosted a Public Information Meeting for the Route 7 Corridor project on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 6 p.m., at Colvin Run Elementary School, 1400 Trap Road, Vienna.

Documents

• Property Owner Notification (May 8, 2012)
• Traffic Data Report (December 9, 2011)

Meeting Minutes

• Working Group Meeting 23, Summary (July 9, 2020)
• Working Group Meeting 22, Summary (September 25, 2019)
• Working Group Meeting 21, Summary (March 27, 2019)
• Working Group Meeting 20, Summary (December 18, 2018)
• Working Group Meeting 19, Summary (September 27, 2018)
• Working Group Meeting 18, Summary (March 7, 2018)
• Working Group Meeting 17, Summary (August 16, 2017)
• Working Group Meeting 16, Summary (May 10, 2017)
• Working Group Meeting 15, Summary (September 28, 2016)
• Working Group Meeting 14, Summary (May 18, 2016)
• Working Group Meeting 13, Summary (December 3, 2015)
• Working Group Meeting 12, Summary (September 16, 2015)
• Working Group Meeting 11, Summary (July 29, 2015)
• Working Group Meeting 10, Summary (March 5, 2014)
• Working Group Meeting 9, Summary (September 25, 2013)
• Working Group Meeting 8, Summary (May 8, 2013)
• Working Group Meeting 7, Summary (February 6, 2013)
• Working Group Meeting 6, Summary (December 5, 2012)
• Working Group Meeting 5, Summary (October 3, 2012)
• Working Group Meeting 4, Summary (August 1, 2012)
• Working Group Meeting 3, Summary (June 6, 2012)
• Working Group Meeting 1, Comments and Responses (April 6, 2012)
• Working Group Meeting 2, Summary (April 4, 2012)
• FCPA Partnering Meeting (March 28, 2012)
• Working Group Meeting 1, Summary (February 1, 2012)