The City of Alexandria’s Department of Transportation & Environmental Services will begin its annual paving and street maintenance program on April 20, with work expected to continue through November. The city plans to resurface about 50 lane miles of road this season, along with repairs to sidewalks, alleys, curbs, gutters, and upgrades to curb access ramps for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This initiative is important for maintaining safe streets and ensuring accessibility for all residents. The scheduled work includes several streets in the initial phase such as Holland Lane, Jamieson Avenue, Peyton Street, LaVerne Avenue, West Bellefonte Avenue, Hillside Terrace, Summit Avenue, Old Dominion Boulevard, Rapidan Court, Holmes Run Parkway, Hawthorne Avenue, Hatton Court, East Abingdon Drive, Fayette Street, Peachtree Place and West Abingdon Drive.
Residents affected by resurfacing will receive advance notice through project signs or door hangers. Temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted before work starts. Paving operations typically occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., though some may take place overnight on busier roads. Heavy equipment may cause noise during these times. While access is limited during paving hours for safety reasons and efficiency of work crews on site managing the project throughout each day’s operation—local traffic will still be permitted driveway access—and full reopening occurs at the end of each day for overnight parking.
The City emphasizes its commitment to roadway safety and infrastructure improvements as part of broader efforts that include fostering community identity through museums and historic sites according to the official website. The city also maintains facilities like the Alexandria Black History Museum which documents African American heritage as noted on the official website.
Alexandria integrates racial and social equity into its policy decisions per the official website, operates under a council-manager form of government according to the official website, provides services within its independent city boundaries according to the official website, and supports archaeological research through partnerships led by its Archaeological Commission according to the official website.
For more information about street resurfacing or related questions residents are encouraged to visit alexandriava.gov/Potholes or use Alex311.
