Duke Street Projects

The City of Alexandria is engaged in several projects to improve transit and mitigate traffic along the Duke Street corridor.
Page updated on September 3, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Translate icon

The City is advancing a variety of initiatives to improve transit along the Duke Street corridor. Based on community input and ideas received to date, there are a number of projects underway that address community priorities such as reliable transit, improved safety, and keeping Duke Street moving for all users.

Sign up for eNews alerts to receive information about the City's many projects aimed at improving travel along Duke Street; for opportunities to participate in community meetings; and ways to provide feedback. Select "Duke Street Projects" when choosing your subscriptions.

Read the August 2024 Duke Street Projects Newsletter 

Sign up for eNews

Duke Street In Motion logo (Words "in motion" are titled to suggest motion

Duke Street In Motion

Duke Street In Motion is a multi-phased effort focused on ensuring that transit improvements in the Duke Street corridor, from the Landmark Mall area to the King Street Metro Station, provide efficient transportation options that align with the community’s needs, provide efficient transportation choices, and keep the region moving.
Photo of cars and a DASH bus on Duke Street

Duke Street Traffic Mitigation Pilots

The City finalized two pilot projects to look at improving traffic on Duke Street with the goal of reducing cut-through traffic on neighborhood streets. The pilots were successful and have been implemented. The City is currently looking at other signal timing modifications to further reduce rush hour congestion along the corridor.
Google screenshot of W. Taylor Run and Duke intersection

Duke Street and West Taylor Run Project

The Duke Street and West Taylor Run Parkway Project aims to improve safety at this high crash location while reducing neighborhood cut-through traffic. The project will redesign the intersection in conjunction with the addition of a new ramp to access Telegraph Road. The project team will be working with the community this fall to work through service road designs.
Google screenshot of traffic signals at Wittier and Duke

Intelligent Safety Systems

Alexandria is rolling out intelligent traffic signals that respond and adapt to real-time vehicle location and movement data, optimizing traffic flow, decreasing delays, and reducing stops at various intersections throughout the city, including the Duke Street corridor.
Photo of intersection of Route 1 and Duke Street in Old Town

Duke Street & Route 1 Intersection Safety Improvements

The purpose of this project is to improve safety at two intersections: Duke Street & South Henry Street, and Duke Street & South Patrick Street. The City conducted safety audits at these locations and will bring recommended improvements to the Traffic and Parking Board for approval later this year.
Photo of centerline hardening treatment in New York City (Source: New York City Department of Transportation)

Duke Street Turn Calming

The Duke Street Turn Calming project aims to improve safety on Duke Street between North Ripley Street and North Jordan Street by installing vehicle turn-calming treatments at key intersections.