Metro Road Improvements

Project Background

Metro Road is a 4-5 lane street which connects Eisenhower Avenue to S. Van Dorn Street and serves the Summers Grove Community, Metro Kiss & Ride, Metro Park & Ride, and the Savage Services/Alexandria TBT property (Norfolk Southern). The road does not contain any true cross-streets, but the Summer’s Grove community and Metro lots are accessible from Pearson Lane and Summers Grove Road.

In order to address concerns from residents, City staff are evaluating potential solutions including the reduction of speed limits, improving pedestrian crossings, increasing sight distances, repaving and restriping, and installing traffic calming systems.

Map drawing showing the project area at Metro Road

What's New!!!

Construction is set to begin September 2025. Construction elements include...

Upgrade curb ramps and concrete median
Repaving Metro Road
New pavement marking installation
Traffic signal operation changes to the Summers Grove Road intersection and the Eisenhower Avenue intersection

Minor lane closures and noise impacts are anticipated.

Project Development

Community Engagement

Status: Complete

May 2025: Traffic and Parking Board (Presentation)

At the May 19th meeting of the Traffic and Parking Board, staff presented an updated concept based on input received from the community and key stakeholders. The concept was unanimously approved.

March/April, 2025: Outreach on Preliminary Concepts (Presentation)

Staff is meeting with civic and neighborhood organizations in March/April to solicit input on design concepts and build consensus towards a preferred alternative.

November, 2024: Outreach on Initial Planning Ideas

Staff met with civic and neighborhood organizations in November to conduct a site visit, share project approach, confirm findings from prior engagement, and discuss concerns and aspirations for the upcoming project. Presentation

June 11, 2024: Summers Grove HOA Meeting (Virtual)

Staff provided an update on recommendations, answer questions, and address concerns with Metro Road. Presentation

MAY 9, 2024: EWLVD Advisory Group Meeting

Staff provided update on outreach and concept refinement next steps.

Planning & Design

Status: Complete

Staff completed concept design of a preferred alternative which was approved by the Traffic and Parking Board on May 19th. Since then, final striping plan has been prepared and is ready for implementation. See detailed plans below...

Metro Road Improvement Striping and Sign Plan

Construction

Status: In progress