Fort Hunt Road Bike Lanes Proposal To Be Presented At Public Meeting

BELLE HAVEN, VA — Bike lanes on part of Fort Hunt Road could be part of Fairfax County's 2023 restriping and repaving process.

The Virginia Department of Transportation repaves hundreds of Fairfax County roads each year. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation coordinates with VDOT during repaving and restriping to implement measures for traffic safety and enhanced transportation options.

In the Mount Vernon District, bike lanes are proposed on Fort Hunt Road between Richmond Highway and Belle View Boulevard. Buffered or standard bike lanes will be added "where space allows by narrowing travel lanes or repurposing underutilized parking lanes where feasible," according to the county's transportation department.

Paving work will happen between spring and November 2023. Exact dates will be available 10 days before work starts, and "no parking" signs will be posted three days before work starts.

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation will host a meeting for Franconia District and Mount Vernon District paving and restriping proposals on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be virtual through Microsoft Teams or by phone at 571-429-5982 with conference ID 468 495 806#.

Comments on the proposals will be accepted at the meeting or through an online feedback form through May 3.

Issues with road maintenance such as signage or road repairs should be directed to VDOT online or by calling 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623).