Project Summary
Phase: Construction
Status: Active
Location: Potomac West
Managing Dept.: Project Implementation
Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Environmental Services
Project Description
The City of Alexandria is increasing the capacity of the sanitary sewer system by installing new, larger pipes on four streets:
- Unit and 100 block of East Maple Street
- 200 and 300 blocks of East Oak Street
- 500 block of East Alexandria Avenue
- 300 block of Ashby Street
This work is being undertaken to help mitigate sanitary sewer backups that occur as a result of significant wet weather. View the full set of construction plans here.
Funding
Project Budget: $2,730,000
CIP Section: Sanitary Sewers
Learn more about the City of Alexandria's Fiscal Year Budget.
Schedule
- Planning: March 2021 - October 2021
- Design: November 2021 - December 2023
- Construction: January 2025 - August 2025
Construction
Construction Update
The City of Alexandria is increasing the capacity of the sanitary sewer system by installing new, larger pipes on four streets and has scheduled milling and repaving. Weather permitting all work is anticipated to be completed by Friday, November 21.
- Unit and 100 block of East Maple Street: Sanitary sewer work is complete. Street restoration (milling and paving) will be completed between Monday, November 17 and Wednesday, November 19.
- 200 and 300 blocks of East Oak Street – Sanitary sewer and street restoration work are complete. The contractor will return to complete lateral repairs on Tuesday, November 18.
- 500 block of East Alexandria Avenue – Sanitary sewer work is complete. The contractor will return to complete lateral repairs on Wednesday November 19. Street restoration will be completed between Tuesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 20.
- 300 block of Ashby Street – Sanitary sewer work is complete. Street restoration will be completed between Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21.
Community Outreach
Pre-Construction Community Meeting
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: City Hall, 301 King Street, Sister Cities conference room (1st Floor, Cameron Street side) and Zoom
- Description: City of Alexandria staff gave a presentation on the project featuring details about the project, including the project schedule, work hours, what to expect during construction, and how construction-related impacts will be managed. The presentation was followed by a public question-and-answer session.
- Materials: