Going to the Alexandria Food and Wine Festival today? What were your thoughts of the Festval?
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Major Capital Beltway Outer Loop Closures June 22-25, 2012
Weather permitting, the Woodrow Wilson Project is planning to shift the THRU/LOCAL split on the Capital Beltway Outer Loop (I-95/495 North) this weekend, June 22-25, to just west of the Eisenhower Connector, after the Van Dorn exit in Virginia, to allow for final paving of the Outer Loop THRU and LOCAL lanes. This work is anticipated to cause major traffic back-ups on the Outer Loop over the weekend, and motorists are advised to “STAY AWAY” and find alternate routes.
The work will proceed as follows:
Friday night, June 22 from 9 p.m. until Monday morning, June 25 at 5 a.m.:
The Outer Loop THRU lanes will close, and the LOCAL lanes between Van Dorn Street and just after Telegraph Road will be reduced to one lane. All Outer Loop traffic will be routed onto this single lane for the duration of the weekend, and significant back-ups are expected. To ease congestion, the ramp from I-95 North to the Outer Loop (495 East) will be closed during the daytime on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., and all northbound I-95 traffic will be routed onto the Inner Loop (495 West) over the American Legion Bridge. Motorists may also continue onto I-395 North. Finally, the on-ramp from the Eisenhower Connector to the Outer Loop will be closed from June 22 until July 30.
Monday, June 25 at 5 a.m. until July 30:
The Outer Loop THRU lanes will be open and be in their final configuration. Motorists should be advised of the new Outer Loop split location, as they will need to decide earlier whether to use the THRU or LOCAL lanes to reach their destination. Motorists will be restricted to one Outer Loop LOCAL lane from the split to just past Telegraph Road until approximately July 30, when all lanes reopen in their final configuration. This work is expected to cause significant back-ups for Beltway and local traffic through the month of July, and motorists are strongly advised to use the Outer Loop THRU lanes or seek alternate routes to avoid delays. Only motorists who need to access Telegraph Road, U.S. Route 1 or I-295/National Harbor should use the single LOCAL lane; all other travelers are advised to use the THRU lanes, which will be able to exit at the MD 210 interchange.
This will be the last Beltway construction effort by the Project, and once complete, will resolve the “bottleneck” of lanes approaching the Wilson Bridge from Virginia.
The work will proceed as follows:
Friday night, June 22 from 9 p.m. until Monday morning, June 25 at 5 a.m.:
The Outer Loop THRU lanes will close, and the LOCAL lanes between Van Dorn Street and just after Telegraph Road will be reduced to one lane. All Outer Loop traffic will be routed onto this single lane for the duration of the weekend, and significant back-ups are expected. To ease congestion, the ramp from I-95 North to the Outer Loop (495 East) will be closed during the daytime on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., and all northbound I-95 traffic will be routed onto the Inner Loop (495 West) over the American Legion Bridge. Motorists may also continue onto I-395 North. Finally, the on-ramp from the Eisenhower Connector to the Outer Loop will be closed from June 22 until July 30.
Monday, June 25 at 5 a.m. until July 30:
The Outer Loop THRU lanes will be open and be in their final configuration. Motorists should be advised of the new Outer Loop split location, as they will need to decide earlier whether to use the THRU or LOCAL lanes to reach their destination. Motorists will be restricted to one Outer Loop LOCAL lane from the split to just past Telegraph Road until approximately July 30, when all lanes reopen in their final configuration. This work is expected to cause significant back-ups for Beltway and local traffic through the month of July, and motorists are strongly advised to use the Outer Loop THRU lanes or seek alternate routes to avoid delays. Only motorists who need to access Telegraph Road, U.S. Route 1 or I-295/National Harbor should use the single LOCAL lane; all other travelers are advised to use the THRU lanes, which will be able to exit at the MD 210 interchange.
This will be the last Beltway construction effort by the Project, and once complete, will resolve the “bottleneck” of lanes approaching the Wilson Bridge from Virginia.
Truck Backs Into East Building Gate
Last night, we're told a moving truck backed into the East building gate nearly taking it down.
Monday, June 18, 2012
NORAD Exercises Tonight & Tomorrow Night
The North American Aerospace Defense Command and a regional component will conduct training exercises Monday and Tuesday nights over the D.C. area.
The flights will be conducted in coordination with the FAA and other authorities overnight both Monday and Tuesday, between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
Civil aircraft, F-16s, and a U.S. Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter will by flying over the region.
NORAD says the exercises will test interception and identification operations, as well as a visual warning system. It will also use the opportunity to certify new command and control personnel.
The flights will be conducted in coordination with the FAA and other authorities overnight both Monday and Tuesday, between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
Civil aircraft, F-16s, and a U.S. Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter will by flying over the region.
NORAD says the exercises will test interception and identification operations, as well as a visual warning system. It will also use the opportunity to certify new command and control personnel.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Don't Miss: Alexandria, Virginia's Annual USA & City Birthday Celebration on Sat. July 7 (Video)
The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 263rd and the USA’s 236th birthday on Saturday, July 7, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., located at the Potomac River between Fairfax, Pendleton, and Madison Streets. Admission is free.
The celebration includes fun for the entire family, including musical entertainment, children’s activities, community exhibits, and birthday cake. The highlight of the evening is a concert by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Kim Allen Kluge presenting an explosive night of fun and fanfare featuring "Stardust on the Potomac."
Fireworks close out the celebration featuring Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" with cannon support by the United States Marine Corps, Basic Training School, Quantico, VA at 9:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, fireworks only will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 8 at 9:30 p.m. Oronoco Bay Park has lawn seating, and participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Food, such as ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, shaved ice and kettle corn will be available for purchase, but everyone is welcome to pack a picnic supper. No grilling allowed.
The King Street Trolley will operate until midnight for individuals wishing to return to the King Street Metro following the celebration. For DASH schedule information, call 703.746.DASH or visit www.dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit www.wmata.com.
Parking is available at Simpson Properties Garage, 700 North Fairfax Street; Tishman Speyer, 44 Canal Center Plaza (at a special $5 fee); and Trammell Crow Company, 601 North Fairfax Street.
For additional information, visit alexandriava.gov/recreation or call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592.
Friday, June 15, 2012
*TRAFFIC ADVISORY* Telegraph Road North/South Closed June 15–18, 2012
Bridge Demolition starts tonight!
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project will continue its ongoing work in the Telegraph Road interchange the week of June 11. Variable message signs will be posted to alert drivers and provide detour information when necessary. This work will have impacts on local traffic, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Weather permitting, the scheduled work for the coming week and following weekend includes:
Friday, June 15 at 9 pm. CONTINUOUSLY until 5 a.m. Monday, June 18:
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project will continue its ongoing work in the Telegraph Road interchange the week of June 11. Variable message signs will be posted to alert drivers and provide detour information when necessary. This work will have impacts on local traffic, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Weather permitting, the scheduled work for the coming week and following weekend includes:
Friday, June 15 at 9 pm. CONTINUOUSLY until 5 a.m. Monday, June 18:
- Telegraph Road North and South will be completely closed between the Capital Beltway and Duke Street for bridge demolition. The eastbound and westbound ramps from Duke Street to Telegraph Road South will be closed.
- Detour for Northbound: Motorists should take the Eisenhower Avenue ramp to right on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
- Detour for Southbound from Duke Street East: Motorists should continue on Duke Street eastbound to U.S. Route 1 South to the Inner Loop to Telegraph Road South.
- Detour for Southbound from Duke Street West: Motorists should continue on Duke Street to Van Dorn Street South to the Outer Loop to Telegraph Road South.
- The ramp from Telegraph Road North to the Capital Beltway Inner Loop (I-95/495 South) will be closed for bridge demolition.
- Detour: Motorists should take the Eisenhower Avenue ramp to right on Eisenhower Avenue westbound to the Eisenhower Connector access to the Inner Loop.
- The ramps from the Capital Beltway Inner Loop (I-95/495 South) and Outer Loop (I-95/495 North) to Telegraph Road to Duke Street will be closed for bridge demolition.
- Inner Loop Detour: Motorists should take the Pershing Avenue eastbound to Stovall Street southbound to left on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
- Outer Loop Detour: Motorists should take the Eisenhower Avenue ramp to right on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
- Pershing Avenue access to Telegraph Road North and Duke Street will be closed for bridge demolition.
- Detour: Motorists should take Stovall Street to left on Eisenhower Avenue eastbound to the traffic circle to Holland Lane to Duke Street.
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