Fort Myer Drive, between eastbound Langston Boulevard and N Fairfax Drive
Wilson Boulevard, between N. Oak Street and N. Kent Street
Fort Myer Drive and Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn are in the initial planning phase of being redesigned to create safer and more welcoming streets for residents, workers, and visitors alike.
Fort Myer Drive and Wilson Boulevard will be reconstructed into community-oriented complete streets to emphasize Rosslyn’s role as a gateway into Arlington from the nation’s capital. This highly anticipated project will transform these two streets, which already carry some of the heaviest pedestrian traffic in the County, into comfortable, enjoyable places for residents, employees, and visitors.
Removing the Fort Myer Drive Tunnel to create an at-grade intersection at Wilson Boulevard, opening up public right-of-way for other improvements such as:
The Fort Myer Drive tunnel removal and intersection re-grade is identified as a high-priority project in the Core of Rosslyn Transportation Plan. The plan states that the tunnel removal will “increase pedestrian crossing options (access to Metro)” and “help reduce vehicle speeds in the Rosslyn urban core.”
Note: The concepts shown in the Core of Rosslyn Plan are being updated to account for changes to traffic patterns and County goals since 2018. The project team is assessing existing conditions and will use analysis of the site and user behavior to develop a feasible concept before engineering design begins.
After the Core of Rosslyn plan was published, the County also adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan, placing additional emphasis on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. In alignment with the Vision Zero Action Plan, this project will minimize conflict points between vulnerable road users and vehicles, reduce vehicle speeds, and develop new dedicated crossings and safer intersection designs for people walking and biking.
Public feedback will be solicited through in-person public meetings during the existing conditions and initial concept design stages. Community members will also have an opportunity to submit comments via an online form. After a preferred concept is determined, future refinements to the design will be shared on the project page.
Community Engagement Level: Involve
This input will be used to refine goals and develop concept designs.
Open House Materials
Input gathered will help evaluate and refine development of a preferred concept.
Community Engagement Level: Communicate
This project is funded through local funds, contributions from adjacent developments, and revenue sharing with VDOT.
Project Area Map
Capital Project Manager Sheila Borkar 703-228-3689
Media Inquiries Claudia Pors 703-228-0745