Tysons/Old Meadow Road Bike/Ped Improvements - Phase 1 in Fairfax County

Overview

Please note: Phase 1 of this project was completed in November 2022. Final design and construction for Phase 2 will occur when additional funding becomes available.

This project, in cooperation with Fairfax County, built a pedestrian and bicycle bridge and shared-use path in the vicinity of Route 123 and I-495 (Capital Beltway). 

Based on results of the preliminary engineering phase of the study, and extensive community outreach and input, the Option 2 alignment was selected for final design.

New bicycle/pedestrian bridge over I-495 and shared-use path from Tysons One Place/Fashion Boulevard to Old Meadow Road/ Provincial Drive

Phase 1:
During the first phase of construction, a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-495 was built along with a ten-foot-wide shared-use path from Tysons One Place and Fashion Boulevard to Old Meadow Road and Provincial Drive via the bridge. 

Phase 2: 
During the second phase of construction, the shared-use path along Old Meadow Road will be completed from Provincial Drive to Route 123 (Dolley Madison Boulevard).

Estimated costs

Preliminary Engineering - $2.3 million
Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation - $3.1 million
Construction - $8 million
Total - $13.4 million

This project was financed with federal, state and Fairfax County funding.

Benefits

The project improves bicycle and pedestrian safety and connectivity in the Tysons area.

Major milestones 

• Design Public Hearing - June 2018
• Environmental Studies Memo Available - August 2018
• Design Approval - November 2018
• Begin Right of Way Acquisition - November 2019
• Advertise for Construction - April 2021
• Award Construction Contract - June 2021
• Begin Phase 1 Construction - August 2021
• Bridge and Shared-Use Path Open - October 2022
• Phase 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony - November 2022
• Phase 1 Final Completion - November 2022
• Begin Phase 2 Final Design and Construction - To be determined as additional funding becomes available

Other relevant links

Please note: Phase 1 of this project was completed in November 2022. Final design and construction for Phase 2 will occur when additional funding becomes available. 

• The eastern portion of the new shared-use path leading to the bridge over I-495 can be accessed from Old Meadow Road between Cathy Lane and Kennedy Drive/Wilson Lane. 
• The bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-495 and the shared-use path from Tysons One Place to Provincial Drive opened in October 2022.
• Phase 1 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony News Release - November 2022
• Bridge and Shared-Use Path Opening News Release - October 2022
• Phase 1 Construction Start News Release - August 2021
• Environmental Studies Memo - Ad ESM - August 2018
• Design Public Hearing - Ad, Meeting Materials, and Displays - June 2018
• Design Workshops - Nov. 28 Presentation, Nov. 9 Presentation - November 2017
• Public Information Meeting - Ad, Comment Sheet - May 2017