Planning

SPONSOR PROGRAM

This project is part of the Flood Action Alexandria program. In response to more frequent, intense climate-change-induced storm events, the City of Alexandria launched Flood Action Alexandria, a multipronged program to help address flooding issues in our community. 

Construction

Construction Update

The City is preparing to advertise the construction services solicitation for the Mt. Vernon Cul-de-sac Inlets and Alley project. In tandem with the final approvals process, the City is coordinating with impacted utility providers to finalize relocation plans. Utility relocations are expected to begin in early 2025 and conclude within Q2 of 2025. Public notices to impacted residents will be issued by the utility providers prior to any service disruptions. 

The City hosted a public construction kickoff meeting in late October to announce the start of the construction phase, present anticipated impacts to residents along the 100 & 00 blocks of Mt. Vernon Avenue and answer questions about the project. Meeting invites were issued prior to the public meeting. Meeting materials and information can be found under the Community Engagement menu below.

Construction Overview

The City will install Inlets and underground storage vaults on Mt. Vernon Avenue and it's adjacent alleyway to capture and attenuate storm water runoff. In tandem with work, the alleyway will be re-graded to improve surface drainage into the downstream swale. The addition of new underground utilities requires the relocation of the local water utility.