Project Summary
Phase: Design
Status: Active
Location: Southwest Quadrant
Managing Dept.: Project Implementation
Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Environmental Services
Project Description
The City of Alexandria is upgrading the existing median along South Patrick Street between (approximately) Wolfe Street and Jefferson Street to improve pedestrian safety and calm to flow of traffic through the corridor by widening it, adding street trees and pedestrian refuge areas, and the existing travel lanes will be narrowed to calm traffic along the corridor. Curb ramp upgrades, additional crosswalks and pedestrian signals, and crossing improvements will be included. The streetscape outside of the curb will be constructed as development occurs. The project was recommended in the South Patrick Street Small Area Plan and helps to break down the barrier between the communities on the east and west side of Route 1, stitching together these communities with safe access and connections.
Funding
Project Budget: $4,280,000
Funding Source(s):
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Schedule
- Planning: June 2022 - December 2023
- Design: October 2023 - August 2025
- Construction: July 2025 - April 2028
Design
Design Overview
The original concept plan for South Patrick Street was updated to reflect the City's Vision Zero Plan and Complete Streets design guidelines to improve pedestrian safety and improve connectivity between the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood and Old Town Alexandria east of South Patrick Street (US Route 1).
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Public Notice - NOW CLOSED
The City issued the following Public Notice through Friday, March 28, in compliance with the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Willingness to Hold a Public Hearing process. The official feedback period is now closed; however, the project plans are still available for review above and questions or comments can be directed to the Project Manager.
Willingness to Host a Public Hearing
U.S. Route 1 South Median Refuge Island Project
VDOT UPC #119088
COA PROJECT #20734
The City of Alexandria is proposing to widen the median along U.S. Route 1 (South Patrick Street) between Wolfe Street and Jefferson Street to improve pedestrian safety and calm the flow of traffic throughout the corridor. This will be achieved by widening the median from four feet to nine feet and reducing the existing travel lanes from 12 feet to 11 feet. Pedestrian refuge areas will be added at each intersection, street trees will be planted in the median, and the existing curb ramps, pedestrian signals, and crosswalks will be updated.
This project was developed in coordination with the community during South Patrick Street Housing Affordability Strategy engagement efforts. The proposed design will improve access between the neighborhoods on both sides of U.S. Route 1 by providing shorter, safer crossings for pedestrians, and creating a gateway into the City that slows traffic around these neighborhoods.
This project is funded by a federal grant administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
The following project plans are available for review by clicking on the links below or in-person at City Hall, 301 King Street, Suite 3200, in Alexandria, VA. All visitors must have an appointment scheduled with a City staff member to access the City Hall offices. To arrange for a time to review the project plans, and to submit questions or comments, please contact the Project Manager, Reginald Arno, at reginald.arno@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4631.
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If your questions or concerns cannot be satisfied through discussions with staff, the City is willing to hold a public hearing. You may request that a public hearing be held by sending a written request by email to the address provided above or by mail to: Reginald M. Arno, City of Alexandria, Department of Project Implementation, 301 King Street, Suite 3200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Please note the project name - U.S. Route 1 South Median Refuge Island Project - in the subject line.
All questions, comments, and public hearing requests must be received by Friday, March 28, 2025.
If a request for a public hearing is received, the City will publicly post an announcement including the date, time and location of the hearing.
The City of Alexandria ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact lydia.durand@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4622, Virginia Relay 711. If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.