Fairfax City Begins $8.75M Intersection Overhaul: Complex 6-Way Junction Gets Major Redesign

Описание: A problematic intersection that has frustrated Fairfax City drivers for years is finally getting comprehensive reconstruction as work begins on transforming the confusing 6-way junction into a safer, more efficient 4-way configuration.

🚧 PROJECT SCOPE:
$8.75 million total cost, fully federally funded
$4.12 million construction contract to Sagres Construction Corporation
6-legged intersection becoming standard 4-legged design
Completion expected summer 2026 with periodic lane closures

📊 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION:
34 crashes recorded between 2011-2017
20-second delay per signal cycle during peak hours
Minimal pedestrian accommodations and abundant commercial driveways
Route 50 traffic blocking access to side streets

🛣️ SOLUTION FEATURES: Realigning Warwick Avenue to eliminate left turns onto Fairfax Boulevard, blocking southbound McLean Avenue access with pedestrian island, reconstructing traffic signals with dedicated left-turn lanes, and adding 8-foot-wide shared-use paths connecting to Boulevard VI and Northfax West developments.

MY TAKE: Infrastructure improvements like this demonstrate how targeted investments can significantly improve quality of life and property values. When you eliminate traffic bottlenecks and safety hazards, entire neighborhoods become more attractive to residents and businesses. The connection to nearby developments shows comprehensive planning that supports broader community growth and pedestrian safety.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? What other intersections in Greater DC need similar comprehensive redesigns? How important are infrastructure improvements for neighborhood desirability?

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