Coming Soon

What’s being done

This project will widen and reconstruct U.S. Route 50 from four lanes to six lanes between Poland Road and Route 28 (about 3.7 miles). 
Also included in the project:

• Improved signalization
• Grass median
• Curb and gutter on outside lanes
• Improved turn lanes
• Shared use path on both sides of the road
• Crosswalks with curb ramps and pedestrian signals
• Widened and upgraded bridges
• Landscaping
• Storm water management facilities, including ponds

Why is this road being widened?

Lee-Jackson Highway (in Fairfax County) and John Mosby Highway (in Loudoun County) narrows from six lanes to four just west of the Route 28 overpass. Much residential development in Loudoun County has taken place in recent years, causing congestion during much of the day on the existing four-lane segment, especially during morning and evening rush hours. 

The project aims to relieve current and anticipated congestion, to provide pedestrian and cyclist accommodations, and to improve safety along the corridor. The road will also be more level and provide wider buffers between travel lanes and roadside hazards.

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has designated this widening as a top priority in the current Six-Year Plan for the Northern Virginia District.

Right of Way

One currently vacant structure is proposed to be demolished. No other relocations or displacements are anticipated. As the project develops, additional easements for maintenance, construction, and utility relocations may be required beyond proposed right of way shown on the project plans. Property owners will be informed of the exact location of these easements during the right of way acquisition process prior to construction. If you require further information about the right of way process, please contact:

Mr. Brian Costello
District Right of Way Manager
VDOT Northern Virginia District
14685 Avion Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 383-2174

Environmental Considerations

View the environmental document in the form of a Categorical Exclusion here.

Project Cost

The current cost of this project is estimated at $75 million:

• $4 million for preliminary engineering
• $20 million for right of way acquisition and utility relocation
• $51 million for construction 

These costs are subject to change, based on final design features, inflation, and utility relocation costs.

Project Schedule

Design Public Hearing - February 2009
Land Acquisition/Utility Relocation - 2010
Construction 2010

Resources

Vicinity Map
NEPA Document/Categorical Exclusion

Public Hearing Materials (Feb. 26, 2009)
Brochure
Presentation
Summary
Newspaper Advertisement
Graphics
• Board 1
• Board 2
• Board 3
• Board 4
• Board 5
• Board 6

VDOT Project No. 0050-96A-101, P101, R201, C501 
Federal Project No. STP-5401(571)

Contacts

Kimberly McCool, P.E., 703-383-2206