Springfield Area Project News and Updates
Frontier Drive Extension Project
This project proposes to construct a Frontier Drive extension from Franconia-Springfield Parkway to Loisdale Road, and includes access to Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station and braided ramps to and from the Parkway.
CSX Project Backlick Road Bridge over CSX Railroad Road:
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is working to improve intercity passenger rail service in Virginia and throughout the east coast to offer a viable, efficient transportation choice that is competitive with air and auto travel. As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, DRPT will engage the community to help complete the final phase of a rigorous environmental analysis and preliminary engineering effort that reflects the region’s vision for the Washington, D.C. to Richmond segment of the Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) corridor.
Construction activities are underway in the I-395 corridor.
Construction of the 395 Express Lanes project began in summer 2017. The project is expected to open to traffic in fall 2019.
