DCA AIRPORT ACCESS & MOUNT VERNON TRAIL PAVEMENT, BRIDGE, AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
This project consisted of pavement rehabilitation, bridge and trail improvements, and other miscellaneous work. Bridge work included, bridge railing painting and replacement, construction of new traffic railing, sidewalk widening, pavement rehabilitation, and other miscellaneous work. Trail work included trail realignment, stone guardwall construction, and other miscellaneous work.
Roadway, bridge and trail work in Arlington County near Regan National Airport.
Specific Locations:
- Work on Ramp 500A, 500B, and 500C (South Airport ramps)
- Mt. Vernon Trail Work
- VA Route 223 Bridge Over GWMP (Airport Access Road)
Project Significance
The project rehabilitated Rte. 233 bridge over GWMP which is a major access point into and out of Reagan National Airport. The new asphalt pavement and latex modified concrete overlay provides a better riding surface for motorists. The safety of pedestrians has increased with the widening of the sidewalk, the rehabilitation of the pedestrian railing, and the installation of new traffic railing. The trail has also been realigned with a new guardwall and railing installed for safety.