Columbia Pike: Segment C
Location
Columbia Pike between South Courthouse Road and South Rolfe Street, Arlington, VA 22204,
StatusConstruction
Underground utility work was completed in spring of 2025, and construction on the surface of the road is expected to be completed in late 2025.
Travel Impacts - Summer 2025
Bus stop service updates:
- The eastbound Columbia Pike & South Scott Street stop has returned to its original location in front of Dorchester Apartments
- The westbound Columbia Pike & South Scott Street stop will close starting August 11
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South Courthouse Road - South Scott Street
Starting on Monday, August 11, traffic patterns on Columbia Pike between South Courthouse Road and South Scott Street will reverse as crews begin sidewalk reconstruction on the north side of Columbia Pike. This pattern will be in place for about three months.
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The middle lanes will open for traffic in both directions
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The outside lanes will close in both directions
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The westbound bus stop at South Scott Street will close
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Eastbound bus stops will remain open
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The south side sidewalks and driveways will remain open
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North side sidewalks will close for reconstruction; cross walks will be open
South Scott Street - South Quinn Street
- Outer lanes closed between South Scott Street and South Quinn Street.
- South sidewalk closed
- Westbound bus stop at South Rolfe Street will close starting August 11
Permitted Work Hours:
Sunday-Saturday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (except Federal holidays)
Residents should expect to see and hear dust, mud, noise, debris, and temporary traffic and parking restrictions. In locations where parking will be prohibited during work, no parking signs will be posted.
Roadway changes are essential for the contractors to construct a safer and more accessible Columbia Pike in an efficient and safe manner while maintaining access to residences and businesses along the corridor.
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.
In addition to visible improvements to the road, extensive work will occur below the roadway to replace aging and leak-prone water and sewer pipes and to bury existing overhead utilities underground.
Streetscape improvements will include:
- Wider sidewalks
- Elevated transit station platforms
- New street lights
- Upgraded traffic signals
- Street trees
A new, full traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Rolfe Street.
Public Process
During the planning phase with this project, staff met with adjacent property owners civic associations to discuss the Columbia Pike Multimodal Project and provide construction updates. Outreach will continue as the project moves forward.
Fall 2023 - Project Update Open House
In November 2023, the project team participated in a community open house for transportation projects in the Arlington View and Arlington Ridge neighborhoods. Attendees could learn more about the projects, speak with project managers about how we got here, and see what next steps are coming.
This project shared construction plans and MOT drawings from the final design package, with a specific focus on the intersections of Segment C that provide access to the Arlington View community.