Project Description
The purpose of this project is to improve safety at two intersections: Duke Street & South Henry Street, and Duke Street & South Patrick Street.
Background
Collectively, there have been over 70 crashes at these two intersections since 2014. Of those, 4 resulted severe injury and more than 20 resulted in non-life-threatening injuries. Both intersections are ranked among the City’s high-crash intersections and are on the City's high-injury network.
The City’s adopted Vision Zero goal is to eliminate fatal and severe crashes. The City’s adopted Alexandria Mobility Plan also calls for prioritizing high-crash intersections and corridors for safety improvements.
In 2022, the City was awarded a technical assistance grant through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Regional Roadway Safety Program to identify safety countermeasures and develop conceptual plans for future improvements.
Project Development
Community Engagement
Status: Complete
March 2024: Traffic & Parking Board Public Hearing
At its March 27 public hearing, the City's Traffic & Parking Board approved the staff recommendation to implement No Turn on Red restrictions, reduce the slip ramp to one lane, implement curb extensions, and more. Meeting materials are provided below:
Docket Report
Staff Presentation
Meeting Recording
Minutes
February 2024: Community Feedback on Concepts
Based on the existing conditions and community feedback gathered in 2023, the City developed concept designs to improve the intersections of Duke Street/South Patrick Street and Duke Street/South Henry Street. Staff accepted feedback in February and March. Materials are available below:
Project Presentation
Design Concepts
Community Feedback Form (February 2023)
The City gathered resident input on the intersections of Duke Street/South Patrick Street and Duke Street/South Henry Street via an online feedback form through February 28, 2023. The form received 347 responses.
Planning & Conceptual Design
Status: Complete
Concept Design (February 2024)
Detailed Design & Construction
Status: Not Started
The City sought funding through the Safe Streets and Road for All program in 2024, but the project was not awarded. Later that year, City Council approved an application to the state's SMART SCALE Program to fund this project. Although it scored well, it was ultimately not included in its final list of awards and the application was withdrawn. This project remains a priority for the City, and staff will continue to evaluate opportunities to fully fund it. In the meantime, staff is exploring short-term improvements consistent with the approved concept plans that could be implemented while funding for full construction is identified.