Wilson Boulevard Streetscape Improvements (Clarendon Area)
StatusIn Design
The project is finalizing 100% plans for Phase III East and anticipates going to bid in summer of 2025. Construction is anticipated to begin in winter 2025-2026.
Location
Wilson Boulevard from North Kenmore Street to 10th Street North, and 10th Street North between North Jackson Street and North Ivy Street
About the Project
Improvements to Wilson Boulevard were identified in the Virginia Square Sector Plan, adopted by the County Board in 2002.
Between 2009 and 2019 the County completed three previous phases (North Quincy Street to North Kenmore Street) of the Wilson Boulevard Improvements project.
Project elements for all phases include:
- New curb and gutter
- ADA-compliant sidewalks
- Traffic signal improvements
- Carlyle-style streetlights
- Street trees
- Storm sewer upgrades/improvements
- New asphalt paving, signing and markings
Phase III East
The project reached final design in spring of 2025. The design includes a utility undergrounding project that will bury utility lines in this area. Design work will be completed upon procurement of easements in the project area, which will make way subsequent phases of the project.
Completed Phases
The following phases have been completed.
| Phase |
Location |
Completion Date |
| Phase I |
N. Monroe St. to N. Oakland St. |
Fall 2009 |
| Phase II-A |
N. Oakland St. to N. Pollard St. |
Summer 2010 |
| Phase II-B |
N. Pollard St. to N. Quincy St. |
Spring 2012 |
| Phase III West |
N. Monroe St. to N. Kenmore St. |
Fall 2019 |
Read the March 2019 project update.
Public Process
Updates have been presented to the Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Ashton Heights and Clarendon Courthouse civic associations since 2011, and notification updates were provided throughout the design process.
Staff provided an update at the Ashton Heights Civic Association meeting in January 2018.
Project updates will continue to be provided to residents and the business community.
Funding
This project is locally funded.
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