Project Summary
Phase: Design
Status: Active
Location: Southwest Quadrant
Managing Dept.: Project Implementation
Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Environmental Services
Project Description
The City of Alexandria is upgrading the existing median along South Patrick Street between (approximately) Wolfe Street and Jefferson Street to improve pedestrian safety and calm to flow of traffic through the corridor. by widening it, adding street trees and pedestrian refuge areas, and the existing travel lanes will be narrowed to calm traffic along the corridor. Curb ramp upgrades, additional crosswalks and pedestrian signals, and crossing improvements will be included. The streetscape outside of the curb will be constructed as development occurs. The project was recommended in the South Patrick Street Small Area Plan and helps to break down the barrier between the communities on the east and west side of Route 1, stitching together these communities with safe access and connections.
Funding
Project Budget: $4,280,000
Funding Source(s):
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Schedule
- Planning: June 2022 - December 2023
- Design: October 2023 - August 2025
- Construction: July 2025 - December 2027
Design
Design Overview
The original concept plan for South Patrick Street is being updated to reflect the City's Vision Zero Plan and Complete Streets design guidelines to improve pedestrian safety and improve connectivity between the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood and Old Town Alexandria east of South Patrick Street (US Route 1).
The development of the design for the pedestrian improvements continues.