Having grown up in and been driving on Springfield VA roads for a long time it is easy for me to drive the local roads almost by remote control. Shoot when I attended Washington Irving Intermediate School, Old Keene Mill Road was two lanes not the divided 4 lane road it is today. And no I didn't walk 5 miles uphill both ways to get to school so let's not go there.
Now the long anticipated completion of the Fairfax County Parkway is well underway. The first phase of the project is a re-alignment of Rolling Road and roads leading into the new National Geospatial Intellegence Agency. For residents of the Saratoga neighborhood off in Springfield the entrance to their neighborhood will be altered as a side road exit from the new Fairfax County Parkway extension.
Heads up if you are driving down Rolling Road East. Keep an eye out for the new detours. Don't put your brain on remote control or you may find yourself needing an off-road vehicle.
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I'm one of those who almost went off the road. Should have zigged instead of zagged. Can't wait for the new interchange to be finished.
It's not terrbily often you see such a huge change to a neighborhood entrance like that. But the convenience of being right off the parkway will be worth it.
Pat-I'm sure you aren't the only one who wants this latest Springfield road project done.
Chris Ann-I hated seeing the trees come down but in the long run commuters will be grateful for the completed project.
Sat in on a presentation from one of our Prince William County executives today. Might be seeing the Prince William County Parkway expand. I think we need an improvement like that out here.
Anne-there are a number of PWC road projects on the books. The widening of Route 1 from I-95 to Quantico is a biggie.
Changes in the roads are always a challenge when they have been the same for decades but it it helps the future travelers then all the better.
Jane-with the huge influx of personnel coming into this area for the new NGA and Fort Belvoir expansion the road is needed