Blenheim Blvd Multimodal Improvements

• Project typeCity Project
• Project divisionTransportation
• Project scheduleAwaiting Contract Award

Project Description

The Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements project is the reconstruction of Blenheim Boulevard between Layton Hall Drive and Ridge Avenue to include sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, a two-way cycle track on the north side, and upgraded bus stops and shelters throughout the project area. The number of roadway lanes will stay the same, but additional turn lanes have been added in a few locations.

Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements FAQs(PDF, 112KB)

Project Status

The project is currently awaiting a construction contract award to be approved by City Council. The City Council has previously voted on the major design features of the project and the project team refined the plans.  As part of the project refinement, the city is explored how to create a meaningful user experience on the redesigned corridor. The place making effort(PDF, 3MB) identified the features that residents would like to see as they walk, bike, drive or ride the bus along Blenheim Boulevard.

Preliminary Design Exhibits

Due to the length of the Blenheim Boulevard corridor, the multimodal improvement plans are presented in three sections.

• Preliminary Design Exhibit Part 1(PDF, 5MB)
• Preliminary Design Exhibit Part 2(PDF, 6MB)
• Preliminary Design Exhibit Part 3(PDF, 5MB)

Example renderings of proposed changes at various locations along the corridor are presented below.

• Rendering: Typical Section(PDF, 296KB)
• Rendering: Ridge Avenue Roundabout(PDF, 589KB)
• Rendering: Fairfax High School (1)(PDF, 1MB)
• Rendering: Fairfax High School (2)(PDF, 632KB)
• Rendering: Old Post Road(PDF, 611KB)

Project Background

In 2015, the City completed a conceptual plan for Blenheim Boulevard in the City of Fairfax. The conceptual planning process occurred over approximately six months and included extensive public involvement. This process resulted in a recommended conceptual plan for Blenheim Boulevard. The recommended concept includes separated bicycle lanes, upgraded pedestrian and transit amenities and improved landscaping and buffering. The plan does not recommend additional vehicular travel lanes on Blenheim Boulevard.

The Transportation Division hosted an open house on September 30, 2021 to share the revised recommended plan for Blenheim Boulevard. Residents were invited to view the project designs, discuss ideas with transportation staff, and leave written comments. The exhibits from the open house are listed below in the "Documents for Download" for review.

Estimated Schedule

• Design: 2019 - 2025
• Place Making(PDF, 3MB): Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
• Design Public Hearing: Spring 2023
• Right of Way Acquisition: Summer 2025 - 2026
• Utility Relocation: Summer 2025
• Construction: 2026 - 2027

Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meetings

• Old Lee Highway Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #1 Presentation (September 16, 2020)(PDF, 5MB)
• Old Lee Highway Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Presentation (October 28, 2020)(PDF, 18MB)
• Old Lee Highway Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #3 Presentation (December 2, 2020)(PDF, 2MB)
• Old Lee Highway Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting #4 Presentation (February 17, 2021)(PDF, 3MB)

Documents for Download

Post-2015 Project Planning

• 2025_06_03_City-Council-Work-Session-Presentation.pdf(PDF, 12MB)
• November 6, 2018 Project Update Presentation (City Council Work Session)(PDF, 9MB)
• July 23, 2019 Project Update Presentation(PDF, 2MB)
• Rendering of Conceptual Plan(PDF, 252KB)
• Old Lee Highway Multimodal Improvements FAQ's(PDF, 112KB)
• June 12, 2021 City Council Retreat Presentation(PPTX, 2MB)
• Sept. 30, 2021 Open House Exhibits
  • Project Goals, Design Considerations, and Project Timeline (Open House Station 1)(PDF, 11MB)
  • Compressed Roadway Section Concepts (Open House Station 2)
  • Multimodal Features (Station 3)(PDF, 5MB)
  • Traffic Data and Evaluations (Station 4)(PDF, 3MB)
  • Old Lee Highway at Old Post Road Crosswalk Concept (Open House Station 5)
  • Landscaping Examples (Open House Station 6)
  • Preliminary Design (Open House Station 7)

Pre-2015 Project Planning

• 2005 Old Lee Highway Transportation Study(PDF, 21MB)
• February 3, 2015 Presentation to City Council at Work Session
• March 19, 2015 Public Meeting Presentation(PDF, 6MB)
• June 4, 2015 Public Meeting Presentation(PDF, 4MB)
• July 7, 2015 Presentation of Recommended Alternatives (City Council Work Session)(PDF, 1MB)
• 2015 Old Lee Highway Multimodal Planning Study Summary Report(PDF, 34KB)

Design Plans

(Subject to Change, Information Only, Not for Construction)

• 2023-04-03 Blenheim Boulevard Multi-Modal Design Plans(PDF, 103MB)
• 2023-04-03 Blenheim Boulevard Landscaping Plans(PDF, 9MB)
• 2023-04-03 Blenheim Boulevard Lighting Plans(PDF, 13MB)

2025-05-23 Blenheim Boulevard Volume I-VI:

• Blenheim Boulevard - Volume I - Project and Geometric Information and MOT Plans(PDF, 46MB)
• Blenheim Boulevard - Volume II - E&SC Plans, Typical Sections, and Drainage Details(PDF, 27MB)
• Blenheim Boulevard - Volume III - Roadway, Traffic, and Retaining Wall Plans(PDF, 33MB)
• Blenheim Boulevard - Volume IV - Landscaping and Tree Plans(PDF, 39MB)
• Blenheim Boulevard - Volume V - Utility and Tree Preservation Plans(PDF, 28MB)
• Blenheim Boulevard - Volume VI - Tree Preservation Schedule and Cross Sections(PDF, 33MB)

2026-01 Blenheim Boulevard Volume I-III

• Volume I - Project Information though Drainage Details(PDF, 75MB)
• Volume II - Roadway Plan & Profile Sheets Through Existing Tree Plan(PDF, 76MB)
• Volume III - Fairfax Water Plan Through Blenheim Boulevard(PDF, 71MB)

Location

Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22030  View Map

38.8557039,-77.29073169999999

Blenheim Boulevard , Fairfax, VA 22030

Blenheim Boulevard , Fairfax, VA 22030

Blenheim Blvd Multimodal Improvements