Project Description
The purpose of this project is to address concerns heard from residents related to traffic safety. Potential solutions include a temporary sidewalk, improving pedestrian crossings, increasing sight distances, restriping, and making the corridor safer for people walking, biking, and driving.
Project Map
Project Background
The project corridor spans the 3600 block of Old Dominion Boulevard, the intersection of Old Dominion Boulevard and Tennessee Avenue, and the intersection of Tennessee Avenue and North Overlook Drive. The 3600 block of Old Dominion Boulevard is major collector, connecting the Beverly Hills Community United Methodist Church, North Ridge and Beverly Hills neighborhoods with West Glebe Road. Tennessee Avenue is a minor collector that serves residential uses. North Overlook Drive is a local street that serves residential uses and connects to Beverly Park.
In response to community concerns, City staff are addressing safety issues by proposing improvements within the identified project area.
There have been 9 traffic crashes since 2017 in the project area. Of those, a third resulted in people being injured.
Project Development
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Status: In Progress
The initial community comment period concluded on Monday, June 8, 2026. Residents were invited to participate through reviewing the concept options, leaving comments directly on the concepts, and emailing the project manager. Thank you for your feedback!
PLANNING & DESIGN
Status: In Progress
Staff is refining recommendations for design concepts based on community feedback. Stay tuned for updates once these ideas are crystallized.
CONSTRUCTION
Status: Not Started
Construction is anticipated in 2026-2027.