Project Summary
Phase: Planning
Status: Active
Location: Potomac West
Managing Dept.: Project Implementation
Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Environmental Services
Project Description
The City of Alexandria is improving the storm sewer infrastructure along E. Mason Avenue between Mt. Vernon Avenue and DeWitt Avenue to reduce neighborhood flooding from intense rain events. The project was identified following an investigation of the storm drain networks, flooding issues and drainage patterns. Proposed improvements include replace the existing curb inlets featuring two openings located on the north and south sides of E. Mason Avenue with redesigned larger curb inlets featuring three openings. The three-inlet system can capture and convey a larger quantity of storm water into the sewer system and will reduce the likelihood or magnitude of localized flooding.
Note: This project is contingent on the Hooffs Run Culvert Bypass project and successful co-location of the new design with other existing utilities in the right-of-way.
Funding
Project Budget: $60,000
CIP Section: Stormwater Management
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Schedule
Note: Work on this project has not yet started. The following schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
- Planning: July 2025 - July 2026
- Design: July 2026 - July 2027
- Construction: July 2027 - July 2028
Planning
Planning Update
This project is scheduled to start planning in FY26. There is currently no active work taking place at this time.
Sponsor Program
This project is part of the Flood Action Alexandria program. In response to more frequent, intense climate-change-induced storm events, the City of Alexandria launched Flood Action Alexandria, a multipronged program to help address flooding issues in our community.