Sanitary Sewer Relocation at CSX-Fourth Track Project

The City is relocating the Taylor Run Sanitary Sewer on CSX property to accommodate the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's Fourth Track Project.
Page updated on May 15, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Project Summary

Phase: Construction

Status: Active

Small Area: Taylor Run/Duke Street

Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Environmental Services

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Project Description

The City is relocating three segments of the Taylor Run sanitary sewer currently located on CSX property in preparation for Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) Fourth Track Project. The sewer segments, which are situated north of the CSX rail tracks and south of Witter Field, include 75 linear feet of 15-inch-diameter and 93 linear feet of 18-inch-diameter pipe. Additional modifications to a manhole will also be required.

The VPRA Alexandria Fourth Track Project project includes the construction of a bridge structure over Taylor Run just north of the existing tracks. 

Funding

Project Budget: $2,607,903

CIP Section: Sanitary Sewers

Learn more about the City of Alexandria's Fiscal Year Budget.

Schedule

  • Planning: September 2022 – August 2023
  • Design: August 2023 – August 2025
  • Construction*: September 2025 – March 2027
    • Active Site Construction: Summer - Fall 2026

*The construction schedule includes off-site activities, including procurement and closeout processing.

Construction

CONSTRUCTION Update

Procurement is complete. The notice to proceed to the construction contractor, S&S Partners, was issued on May 4, 2026. Construction is anticipated to be complete by December 2026.