Columbia Pike: Segment H/I (County Line to Four Mile Run)

  • Completion DateNovember 25, 2022

Status

Complete

The project was substantially completed in Fall of 2022.

About the Project

This work is part of the Columbia Pike multimodal project that will make Columbia Pike a safer, more accessible route for all users. Arlington is transforming this main thoroughfare into a complete street that balances all modes of travel and supports high-quality, high-frequency transit service.

Four bus stations were upgraded to become Transit Stations, which will provide a more efficient, accessible and pleasant passenger experience on one of the region's busiest bus corridors.

In addition to visible improvements to the road, the project included extensive work below the roadway to replace aging and leak-prone water and sewer pipes and to bury existing overhead utilities underground.

A Pike for All Users

Streetscape improvements will include the following enhancements and amenities:

  • Wider sidewalks
  • New streetlights
  • Upgraded traffic signals
  • Street trees

The project also includes The Pike sculpture to symbolize Columbia Pike's history as a thoroughfare and entry point to the community for people from all over the world. The sculpture is located on the corner of Columbia Pike and South Jefferson Street.


Public Process

Over the course of the project, County staff met with the community to provide updates.

Opening Ceremony

Arlington County celebrated the completion of Segments H and I of the Columbia Pike Multimodal Project on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Pike sculpture at the corner of Columbia Pike and South Jefferson Street. 

Watch the recap video

January 2020 - Construction Open House

This open house provided information on two Columbia Pike projects that had entered new phases of construction: Multimodal and Transit Stations.

  • View the open house display boards - in English or Spanish
  • Summary of feedback we heard and County responses/actions

 

December 2019 - County Board Update Presentation

Staff presented project updates to the County Board. 

View the presentation

Staff also provided project updates to community organizations:

  • March and May 2018 - Presentation to the Columbia Forest Civic Association and Arlington Mill Civic Association
  • June 2017 - Presentation to Pike Presidents Group
  • May 2017 - Presentation to Arlington Mill Civic Association