Some adjustments are coming to the George Washington Memorial Parkway to make it safer for vacationers between Alexandria and the eponymous President’s dwelling at Mount Vernon.
According to the National Park Service (NPS), a part of the change will probably be a highway weight loss plan — a time period that might set off flashbacks for veterans of the 2019 Seminary Road Comment Wars.
“The NPS will restripe the highway to implement a highway weight loss plan whereas sustaining driving capability,” NPS mentioned in a press launch. “On the parkway between Tulane Drive and Stratford Lane, the NPS will change markings in order that there will probably be three journey lanes (2 northbound, 1 southbound) and one flip lane.”
All adjustments on the parkway are going down in Fairfax — not Alexandria — however will have an effect on journey to and from town.
NPS additionally introduced that it will likely be making some adjustments to enhance visibility on the Parkway.
“[NPS will] enhance visibility of lane markings and Mount Vernon Trail crosswalks,” NPS mentioned, “[and] take away vegetation at intersections to enhance visibility.”
NPS mentioned within the press launch that the adjustments got here after public outreach and site visitors modeling, which NPS claimed indicated the adjustments wouldn’t diminish the GW Parkway’s capacity to accommodate present site visitors. Once the adjustments are put into place, NPS mentioned it should proceed to watch site visitors for adjustments.
“We are being attentive to feedback from the general public and the knowledgeable recommendation of transportation professionals,” Superintendent Charles Cuvelier mentioned within the press launch. “Whether you’re a park customer or commuter, these adjustments will make driving, strolling and bicycling between Alexandria and Mount Vernon safer and extra pleasant for everybody.”
The weight-reduction plan is scheduled to begin going into impact later this 12 months.
