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

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.

ICYMI: the new #pedestrian and #bicycle bridge over I-495 linking @TysonsVA residential areas with @ShopTysons is now officially official �� Phase 2 will add 1/2 mi along Old Meadow Rd from Provincial Dr to Rt 123.#Multimodal #DMV #FairfaxCounty pic.twitter.com/NWlgUPDPOB

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) November 10, 2022

Let there be light…

On (and leading up to) our new bike/ped bridge over the Beltway in Tysons! pic.twitter.com/SDdXmqPmTT

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) October 22, 2022

ICYMI: The new bike/ped bridge over I-495 opened this afternoon! The bridge provides a new link from Old Meadow Rd to Tysons One Pl & Fashion Blvd. A little birdie told us the weather will be great today and tomorrow to take a walk/bike ride on it! �� https://t.co/PmDUBrgmkW pic.twitter.com/0IEx81xqbe

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) October 21, 2022

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.

Phase 1 - New Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge over I-495 and Shared-Use Path from Tysons One Place/Fashion Boulevard to Old Meadow Road/ Provincial Drive

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. 

*Looks at Beltway* ��

Me: What is different about you? Are you parting your hair on the other side? ��

Beltway: Nope, my new pedestrian bridge in Tysons was placed this weekend. �� It'll be open later this year.

Learn more: https://t.co/O8yJKqREXk pic.twitter.com/AdkTx8vQIJ

— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) April 25, 2022

Phase 2 - Shared-Use Path along Old Meadow Road from Provincial Drive to Route 123

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