Important Changes at City Hall & Market Square: Garage Closure and Construction Updates

Page updated on February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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As the City of Alexandra prepares for the next phase of the City Hall renovation project, we want to ensure you are aware of upcoming changes to parking and access around Market Square.

Market Square Garage Closure

Effective Monday, February 9, the Market Square Garage will close to the public to allow for the start of the City Hall and Market Square Renovation.

  • Monthly Parking Pass Holders: If you currently hold a monthly pass for the Market Square Garage, you should have already been contacted about your new parking location options. For questions, please contact benhar@uspparking.com.
  • Farmers Market Visitors: Good news! While the Market Square Garage is closed, free parking is available during market hours at the Courthouse Square Garage, located at 111 South Pitt Street and Tavern Square Garage, located at 418 Cameron Street. Farmers’ Market parking at these garages is available on Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • General Parking: For a full list of alternative parking locations in Old Town, please visit alexandriava.gov/go/2930.

Construction Staging & City Services

Starting this month, you will notice fencing being installed around City Hall and Market Square. This is a necessary step to secure the site for renovation work.

With the addition of fencing, the sidewalks and street parking on the block surrounding City Hall and Market Square will be closed to the public along North Royal, North Fairfax, and Cameron Streets. Part of the sidewalk will still be available for public use along King Street in front of City Hall.

Ride the bus or trolley to the City Hall/Market Square stop? This stop at N Fairfax St. & King St. will be moved several times during renovation work for your safety. The first move will take place this Spring. This bus stop will move around the corner to 302 King St. (right across from Coldwell Banker Realty).

More information on the future moves of this the bus and trolley stop will be shared through DASH.

To find where offices and services that used to be in City Hall are now, please visit alexandria.gov/CityHallRelocation.

Thank you for your patience as we work to preserve and improve our historic City Hall and Market Square!