The project will rebuild and widen the existing two-lane rural road to four lanes between Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621) and the Dulles Greenway (Route 267). The project will also include a grassy median, wide enough to allow for future expansion. There will also be a path for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Other improvements include turn lanes at major intersections, traffic signals, sign structures and improved drainage facilities.
Loudoun County Parkway/Old Ox Road connects two major roads, Route 50 and Route 28 (Sully Road) and is a desirable route for motorists from points west to access Ashburn, Sterling and Herndon. The road is currently congested in both directions during peak hours. This project will increase capacity on this section of road due to growth in the surrounding area and the increased traffic congestion.
The project will be built via a design-build contract. This contracting method is expected to deliver the project three years faster, with anticipated completion in fall of 2017.
Statements of Qualifications are due August 27, 2013. Following that VDOT will issue a Request for Proposals in October 2013 and execute a contract in June 2014.
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