Wilson Boulevard Streetscape Improvements (Clarendon Area)

Construction Update – April 2019

Work began in early April on Wilson Boulevard between Maury Park/Arlington Arts Center and North Lincoln Street. During the week of April 8, construction is expected to start on the sidewalk along Wilson Boulevard between North Monroe and North Lincoln Streets. The bus stop in front of Maury Park will not be affected.

The duration of Phase I construction between Maury Park and North Lincoln Street will be about 8 weeks, weather permitting.

There will be temporary lane closures during active construction hours (9:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday). When sidewalk closures are required, detours will be signed. Pedestrians will be directed to safely cross at intersections and continue their route around the construction site.

Temporary bus stop closure

Due to construction, the bus stop on westbound Wilson Boulevard at North Kansas Street is temporarily out of service for six weeks (until the end of May).

ART 41 and 42 customers traveling westbound can board at the next nearest stops: Wilson Boulevard at 10th Street North, or Wilson Boulevard at North Monroe Street.

Location

West phase: Wilson Boulevard from North Monroe Street to North Kenmore Street

Status

Construction

West phase

At its December 2018 meeting, the County Board approved a $1.1 million contract with Sagres Construction Corp. to construct the west phase improvements.

About the Project

Improvements to Wilson Boulevard were identified in the Virginia Square Sector Plan, adopted by the County Board in 2002.

Between 2009 and 2012. the County completed two previous phases (North Quincy Street to North Monroe Street) of the Wilson Boulevard Improvements project.

East phase

The project’s final east phase is in the early design phase. It is being coordinated with a utility undergrounding project that will bury utility lines in this area. The final phase of the streetscape improvements will begin construction after completion of the utility undergrounding project.

Public Process

Updates have been presented to the Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Ashton Heights and Clarendon Courthouse civic associations since 2011, and notification updates were provided throughout the design process.

Staff last provided an update at the Ashton Heights Civic Association meeting in January 2018.

Project updates will continue to be provided to residents and the business community throughout construction.