SD7 - Widening of Interstate Route 66 in Arlington County


Executive Summary:
The work comprising this study will represent a comprehensive investigation of alternatives to deal with traffic congestion in the Northern Virginia (NOVA) District by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The study will investigate options for reducing traffic congestion on I-66. The results generated by this study will prove to be valuable in determining the best alternative for a regional, comprehensive solution to reducing traffic congestion rather than a cosmetic “quick fix.”

The existing corridor is heavily congested and projected to get worse in the future. A first step in seeking relief is to identify, evaluate, and design transportation improvements that satisfy these future travel demands. The funding and construction of these improvements follow this step. In this study, potential improvements will be identified, evaluated, and designed to a level of detail to assist with decision-making.

Following the preparation of a Draft environmental impact statement (EIS) and receipt of comments at public hearings, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) is to make a decision on a preferred alternative. The EIS will be finalized once the preferred alternative is selected. Progress of the project is dependent on availability of funding.