Bluemont Junction Trail Milling and Repaving

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Location

From the W&OD Trail to N George Mason And N Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205  View Map

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Status

Complete

Asphalting complete for all phases of 2, 3A, 3B. Project areas 1A & 1B is in progress and dependent on the weather. Pedestrian crossing work is in progress and dependent on the weather

Project Details

Phase I – Main Trail and lateral Trail Connectors  - Milling and Repaving

Design Process Begins: 2nd Quarter 2020

Design Process Ends: 3rd Quarter 2021

Construction Begins: 4th Quarter 2021

Construction Ends: 4th Quarter 2021

 

Phase II – Improvements - Design and Construction

  • Project Area 1A – Bluemont Junction @ N Edison Street – A new connector path to the main trail at the corner of N Edison Street.
  • Project Area 1B – Bluemont Junction @ N Greenbrier Street – Maintenance milling & repaving and associated sidewalk improvement.
  • Project Area 2 – Bluemont Junction @ Four Mile Run Trail – Maintenance milling & repaving and Bridge Repairs.
  • Project Area 3A – Four Mile Run Trail @ Wilson Blvd South – Maintenance milling & repaving, trail striping/painting, signage and bike repair station
  • Project Area 3B – Four Mile Run Trail @ Wilson Blvd North – Maintenance milling & repaving, trial striping/painting and signage

 

Design Process Begins: Spring 2024

Design Process Ends: Summer 2025

Construction Begins: Fall 2025

Construction Ends: Spring 2026

About the Project

The Bluemont Junction Trail project scope will include milling and repaving as part of the County’s Trail Modernization Program and will improve the current conditions of this heavily used multi-use trail.

In addition to the main trail, there are currently 16 existing trail connectors. An assessment of the existing connectors helped inform surface improvements, realignment and better accessibility. The realigned trail connector improvements will also bring the selected areas up to ADA standards.

Routine milling and repaving projects like this one are necessary to prevent unsafe surfaces cracks and uneven surfaces.

The project was divided into two phases. The Phase I updated the main trail together with most of the trail connectors. The Phase II updates the remaining three trail connectors that need to be realigned for ADA compliance while minimizing impact to existing trees.

 

About the Process

Phase I is complete.

Phase II is complete.

Winter 2021 - Phase 1 Construction

Phase I construction is complete as of the end of 2021. Phase I focused on improving the main Bluemont Junction Trail and lateral trail connectors, along with milling and repaving work.

 

Fall 2025 - Phase 2 Construction Begins

Level of Engagement: Communicate

Construction Update on May 4, 2026: Thank you for your patience during Phase 2 of the Bluemont Junction Trail Milling and Repaving project. As of Monday, May 4, this project is complete! The work improved conditions along the Bluemont Junction and Four Mile Run Trails as well as key connection points in the area, including a pedestrian bridge.

Construction Update as of April 30, 2026: Phase 2 of the Bluemont Junction Trail Milling and Repaving project is nearing completion and is expected to be done by mid-May (weather permitting). This project improves the Bluemont Junction and Four Mile Run Trails as well as key connection points.

The remaining work includes the welding and painting of Bluemont Junction Trail Bridge #2, which will require the bridge to be closed to the public. While community members can expect periodic closures and detour signage, the bridge will be open after work hours and on weekends. The bridge will also be open all day on May 6 for National Bike & Roll to School Day.

While this work continues, trail segments may be blocked-off with signage. Please refer to the project webpage for the latest updates as work may be done earlier. We will notify the community when work is complete.

Projected Construction Update as of April 13, 2026

  • Asphalting complete for all phases of 2, 3A, 3B. Bridge planks and painting to be completed along with the final grading along the trail mid-end of April 2026.
  • Project areas 1A & 1B is in progress with an anticipated completion of the asphalt and the pedestrian crossing mid-end of April 2026.

 

Projected Construction Update as of Feb. 20, 2026

  • Project Area 1A:  Pedestrian crossing is installed. In progress with an anticipated competition of the asphalt and the pedestrian crossing mid-April 2026.
  • Project Area 1B:  Concrete is done. In progress with an anticipated competition of the asphalt and the pedestrian crossing mid-April 2026.
  • Project Area 2: Milling, repaving, and restriping is complete. The pedestrian bridge repair and improvements remain. 
  • Project 3A: Milling, repaving, and restriping is complete. The bike repair station and soil backfill is in progress. 
  • Project Area 3B: Milling, repaving, and restriping is complete. The soil backfill is in progress. 

 

Projected Construction Update as of Jan. 16, 2026

  • Asphalting complete for all phases of 2, 3A, 3B.
  • Project areas 1A & 1B is in progress and dependent on the weather.
  • Pedestrian crossing work is in progress and dependent on the weather.

 

Schedule:

Phase II began on November 17, 2025. The work included in the scope of this project includes:

  • Project Area 1A: Milling and repaving the trail's concrete is done. Asphalt milling and repaving will be completed next.
    • Pedestrian crossing will be installed by December 12, but this will not affect the trail.
  • Project Area 1B: Milling and repaving the trail's concrete is done. Asphalt milling and repaving will be completed next.
  • Project Area 2: Milling and repaving is done. Restriping will be completed next.
    • Pedestrian bridge repairs and improvements will take place at a later date, likely in early 2026.
  • Project 3A: Milling and repaving work is done. Restriping will be completed next.
    • Installation of bike repair station will be completed by December 19.
  • Project Area 3B: Milling and repaving work is done. Restriping will be completed next.

 

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Project Area 1A

 

Project Area 1B

 

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Spring 2026 - Construction Complete

Level of Engagement: Communicate

As of May 4, 2026, this project is complete! Thank you for your patience as we worked to improve trail conditions and a pedestrian bridge along the Bluemont Junction Trail.

 

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Funding

Trail Modernization Program