VDOT News - Northern Virginia

ARLINGTON – Work is underway to rehabilitate the 21^st Street North bridge over I-66 to improve driver, bicyclist and pedestrian safety and extend the overall life of the bridge, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The bridge, located between the Spout Run Parkway (Exit 72) and eastbound I-66 Route 29 Rosslyn/Key Bridge (Exit 73) interchanges, was built in 1980.

The project includes:

• Resurfacing the concrete bridge deck
• Closing deck joints
• Repairing concrete piers and abutments
• Replacing bearings

The width of the existing lanes and sidewalks on the bridge will remain the same.

During construction:

• Daytime lane closures may be scheduled along I-66 and 21^st Street North
• Overnight lane closures may be scheduled on I-66
• When one sidewalk along the bridge is closed, pedestrians will be detoured to the sidewalk on the opposite side
• The Custis Trail under the bridge will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians
• Parking will not be allowed on the bridge or approaches

Starting in mid-2024, 21^st Street North will be temporarily reduced to one lane on the bridge and open to northbound traffic only. Further information will be provided closer to the start of the partial bridge closure, which will be in place for several months while work occurs on the bridge deck.

The $4.1 million 21st Street North over I-66 Bridge Rehabilitation Project is financed with federal and state funding, including State of Good Repair funds used for bridges. The project is scheduled for completion in late 2024.

Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution when traveling in active work zones. Be alert to new traffic patterns and limit distractions.

You can get real-time traffic, work zone and incident information online at 511virginia.org, via the free mobile 511Virginia app, or by calling 511 in Virginia anywhere anytime.

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