Hooffs Run Culvert Structural Repairs Project

This project, which was completed in 2024, consisted of repairing four blowout locations, installation of access panels to the culvert for future maintenance and replacement of the existing retaining wall behind 67 Commonwealth Ave.
Page updated on Apr 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Project Overview

Phase: Construction

Status: Complete

Location: Potomac West

Managing Dept: Project Implementation

Sponsor Dept: Transportation & Environmental Services

Location of structural repairs to Hooffs Run culvert
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Project Description

The City of Alexandria repaired damage to a section of Hooffs Run Culvert located in Hooffs Run Park and Greenway that was sustained during 2019 and 2020 flood events. Subsequent flood events in Hooffs Run Park and Greenway caused holes to form in the top of the culvert structure. The City repaired the holes, installing access doors in the top of the structure to facilitate easier maintenance access in the future, and repaired the wood retaining wall along the greenway behind 65 Commonwealth Ave. 

Please note, this project is separate from Flood Action Alexandria's Hooffs Run Culvert Bypass Project. If you would like to learn more about the history of Hooffs Run or the City's large-scale effort to address flooding along Hooffs Run, visit Hooffs Run Culvert Bypass Project.  

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Image of retaining wall behind 65 Commonwealth Avenue collapsing due to flood damage.
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Map showing the project location
Map of Hooffs Run Park and Greenway indicating where the structural repairs will be made.
Image of retaining wall behind 65 Commonwealth Avenue collapsing due to flood damage.
Example of flood damage to the wooden retaining wall along Hooffs Run Park and Greenway.

Funding

Project Budget: $510,000

CIP Section: Stormwater Management

Learn more about the City of Alexandria's Fiscal Year Budget.

Project Schedule

  • Planning: January 2020 - July 2020    
  • Design: August 2020 - October 2022    
  • Construction: October 2022 - May 2024
    • Site Activity: August 2023 - May 2024

 

Construction

Construction Update

Construction is now complete.