The City of Alexandria announced on Mar. 9 that it will hold a public hearing for the Duke Street and West Taylor Run Intersection Improvement Project on Tuesday, April 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services headquarters at 2900 Business Center Drive. The meeting will be held in person only.
The hearing aims to inform community members about planned changes to Duke Street between West Taylor Run Parkway and Dove Street. According to city staff, these improvements are designed to enhance safety, improve traffic operations, reduce congestion, and increase access for all users traveling through the corridor. Staff will present details during the meeting and remain available afterward to answer questions and record official comments.
Community members can submit feedback either in person at the event or in writing by Friday, April 17. Written comments should be sent to Anup Gautam via email at anup.gautam@alexandriava.gov or by mail to the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services at 2331 Mill Road, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA 22314. Those submitting comments by email are asked to include “Duke Street and West Taylor Run PH Comment” in the subject line.
For questions about the project or requests for reasonable disability accommodation, residents may contact Anup Gautam by email or phone at 703.746.4155. Hearing-impaired Virginia residents can dial 711 for Virginia Relay services. For communication in other languages, individuals may reach out via LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.
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The city’s museums and historic sites contribute to local identity by interpreting social and cultural history per the official website, while facilities such as the Alexandria Black History Museum document African American heritage as noted on the official website. Additionally, partnerships led by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission support archaeological research and preservation efforts throughout Alexandria according to the official website.
