Rolling Road Widening - Phase 2 in Fairfax County

Lat/Long: 38.771279, -77.231865

    Overview

    Please note: Utility relocation for Phase 2 is now occurring and scheduled to continue well into 2024.

    Rolling Road Widening (Phase 2)

    Phase 2 of this project will:

    • Widen about a mile and a half of Rolling Road (Route 638) from two lanes to four with a raised median, shared-use path and sidewalk between Viola Street and Kenwood Avenue
    • Construct a new traffic signal at Rolling Road and Greeley Boulevard
    • Upgrade the traffic signal at Rolling Road and Barnack Drive
    • Make access management and stormwater improvements

    Within the Phase 2 limits, Rolling Road averages about 20,000 vehicles a day.

    Rolling Road and Old Keene Mill Road Intersection Improvements (Phase 1)

    Phase 1 (completed in November 2021) of this project:

    • Added a second left-turn lane from northbound Rolling Road to westbound Old Keene Mill Road (Route 644)
    • Added a dedicated right-turn lane from northbound Rolling Road to eastbound Old Keene Mill Road
    • Striped four higher-visibility crosswalks
    • Replaced pedestrian signals with ones that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant and accessible
    • Upgraded the traffic signal to accommodate the new turn lanes
    • Reconstructed the median along Rolling Road just south of Old Keene Mill Road

    At the intersection, Rolling Road averages about 21,000 vehicles a day and Old Keene Mill Road averages about 30,000.

    Benefits 

    Phase 2 aims to improve safety, traffic flow and bicyclist/pedestrian mobility and accessibility. Phase 1 aimed to improve safety, traffic flow and pedestrian accessibility.

    Major Milestones 

    • Public Information Meeting - June 2016
    • Public Information Meeting - November 2017
    • Categorical Exclusion Reevaluation Document Available - February 2018
    • Design Public HearingFebruary 2018
    • Begin Phase 1 Right of Way Acquisition - July 2019
    • Begin Phase 2 Right of Way Acquisition - February 2020
    • Advertise Phase 1 for Construction - October 2020
    • Award Phase 1 Construction Contract - December 2020
    • Begin Phase 1 Construction - February 2021
    • Phase 1 Intersection Improvements Open - October 2021
    • Phase 1 Final Completion - November 2021
    • Begin Phase 2 Utility Relocation - June 2022
    • Advertise Phase 2 for Construction - Mid-2024
    • Begin Phase 2 Construction - Late 2024

    Other Relevant Links

    The following documents are available by request (email michael.murphy@vdot.virginia.gov):

    • Preliminary Traffic Management Plans - August 2019
    • Noise Study Appendices D-J - June 2019
    • Crosswalk Analysis Report - August 2018

    Estimated start date: Phase 1: February 2021 Phase 2: Late 2024

    Estimated completion date: Phase 1: November 2021 Phase 2: TBD

    Estimated cost of the project: $78.4 million

    • Preliminary Engineering: $8.4 million
    • Phase 1 Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation: $902,000
    • Phase 2 Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation: $22.4 million
    • Phase 1 Construction: $3.1 million
    • Phase 2 Construction: $43.5 million

    Funding Sources: Phase 2 is financed with federal, state (including Revenue Sharing), Northern Virginia Transportation Authority and local funding. Phase 1 was financed with state and local Revenue Sharing funding.

    Phase: Rolling Road Widening: In Design; Old Keene Mill Intersection: Completed;

    UPC: 5559, 109814

    State ID: 0638-029-156, P104, R204, C504; 0638-029-337, R201, C501

    Federal ID: RSTP-5B01 (087), STP-5401 (691); STP-5B01 (073), STP-5B01 (155)

    The Old Keene Mill Road intersection improvements opened to traffic in October 2021, read the news release.

    Design Public Hearing - February 2018

    Categorical Exclusion Reevaluation - February 2018

    Public Information Meeting - November 2017

    Community outreach occurred July-October 2016, view the presentation.

    Public Information Meeting - June 2016

    Last updated: January 11, 2024

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