Dwight Avenue Improvements

  • Project typeCity Project
  • Project divisionTransportation
  • Project scheduleDesign In Progress

The Dwight Avenue Improvements project will make the intersection of Roberts Road and Dwight Avenue safer to navigate and install new sidewalks and drainage infrastructure along Dwight Avenue. These improvements were requested by residents through the Residential New Concrete Sidewalk Program.

Project Scope

This project includes intersection improvements at Roberts Road and Dwight Avenue and at Orchard Drive and Dwight Avenue, as well as new sidewalks and curb and gutter on the north side of Dwight Avenue between Roberts Road and Orchard Drive.

Project Background

Sidewalks will improve pedestrian safety by providing dedicated space for walking, while curb and gutter will contain stormwater runoff to the roadway and prevent it from flowing onto private property.

Dwight Avenue Pedestrian Feasibility Study exhibit map showing proposed sidewalks, curb and gutter, and intersection improvements

This project meets the city's sidewalk criteria including safety, connectivity, and equity benefits, and it was included in the city's FY 2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Program, adopted by City Council on June 13, 2023.

Funding

City Council unanimously approved a resolution to endorse the city's FY 27/28 Revenue Sharing Application for Dwight Avenue improvements. Funding became available and design began in FY 2026; construction is anticipated in 2028-2029.

Project Schedule

June 13, 2023: Adopted into Two-Year Transportation Program

City Council adopted the FY 2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Program.

July 18, 2023: Public Open House

The city presented concept plans at City Hall.

September 12, 2023: City Council Endorsement

City Council unanimously endorsed the FY 27/28 Revenue Sharing Application.

FY 2026: Funding Available, Design Initiated

Revenue Sharing funding became available, design began.

FY 2027: Public Hearing

Public hearing to be held to collect feedback on intermediate design.

2028-2029: Anticipated Construction

 

Documents

July 2023 Open House Exhibits(PDF, 5MB)

Location

Dwight Avenue and Roberts Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030  View Map

Location

Dwight Avenue and Roberts Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030  View Map

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