Eaton Place/Chain Bridge Road Intersection Improvements
- Project typeCity Project
- Project divisionTransportation
- Project scheduleApproved
City Council voted to endorse the recommended design on April 11, 2023.
The City of Fairfax designed improvements to the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place. Right of way acquisition is scheduled for summer 2026 and construction is anticipated for spring 2027.
Planned Improvements
The city plans to keep the intersection signalized but reconfigure the approaches to improve traffic flow and safety on Chain Bridge Road. The plan will leverage the new signal north of Eaton Place to relieve pressure from the primary intersection at Eaton Place and Chain Bridge Road. The frontage road signals on Chain Bridge Road will be removed, thereby simplifying the intersection.
The city was awarded $10.7M in funding from the Northern Virginia Northern Virginia Transportation Authority to complete this project.
Aerial view of the recommended design concept for the Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place intersection, showing the reconfigured approaches and signal locations. Endorsed by City Council.
Existing Conditions
Chain Bridge Road is a National Highway System route and serves 39,000 vehicles per day. The intersection with Eaton Place experiences significant congestion due to its current operation with eight signal phases (including four separate side street phases) to control movements at seven legs.
The intersection is a critical component of the regional transportation network, with access ramps to I-66 located north of the intersection. Traffic is expected to increase along Chain Bridge Road with the addition of the I-66 Express Lanes access points.
Existing Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place intersection with labeled problem areas including congestion, signal delays, and inadequate turn lane storage.
Project Timeline
2017: Multimodal Transportation Plan
Project included in Multimodal Transportation Plan.
2019: Comprehensive Plan
Adopted into Comprehensive Plan.
2022–23: Stakeholder Engagement
Community meetings, City Council briefings, and property owner meetings.
April 11, 2023: City Council Endorsement
Council endorsed recommended design.
Oct. 8, 2024: City Council Work Session
Staff presented 30% design plans.
Oct. 17, 2024: Open House
Public meeting at City Hall.
March 25, 2025: Public Hearing
Summer 2026: Right of Way Acquisition
Spring 2027: Construction Start Anticipated
Documents
Public Hearing Exhibits
Chain-Bridge-Eaton-Public-Meeting-Exhibit-2-11-2025.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
CBR-Eaton-Intersection-Improvements-3-25-2025-Public-Hearing-Plans.pdf(PDF, 36MB)
30% Plans
Chain-Bridge-Road-Eaton-Place-Intersection-Improvements-30-Plans.pdf(PDF, 18MB)
Oct. 8, 2024, City Council Presentation
Oct. 8, 2024 Work Session Presentation(PDF, 4MB)
Location
Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place, Fairfax, VA 22030 View Map
38.8612173,-77.3074951
Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place ,
Fairfax, VA 22030
Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place ,
Fairfax, VA 22030
Eaton Place/Chain Bridge Road Intersection Improvements