Newington Shared Use Path To Franconia-Springfield Metro Planned

NEWINGTON, VA — Commuters in Newington will get a new connection to the Franconia-Springfield Metro under a project being planned by Fairfax County.

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation's project calls for a shared use path along Cinder Bed Road between Newington Road and the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station. The path will be constructed along the west side of Cinder Bed Road, connect to an existing trail through Fairfax County Park Authority property, and then continue through private property to the trail at the end of Barry Road leading to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station. The shared use path will be approximately two miles and include two pedestrian bridges over Long Branch.

A virtual meeting on the project will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 10. Residents can register for the meeting on Webex or dial into the meeting at 1-844-621-3956 with access code 173 127 5607.

For project images and more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/cinder-bed-road-bikeway.