Notice of Willingness to Hold a Public Hearing: Duke Street and West Taylor Run Parkway Intersection Improvement Project

Proposed Project: In cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the City of Alexandria is proposing roadway improvements along Duke Street (Route 236) between West Taylor Run Parkway and Dove Street. The purpose of this project is to improve safety, enhance traffic operations, reduce congestion, and increase access for all users traveling through this critical corridor.

The proposed project includes:

• Pedestrian safety improvements, including new crosswalks, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian signals, pedestrian refuge areas, and a wider sidewalk along West Taylor Run Parkway;
• A new left-turn lane and ramp connecting eastbound Duke Street to the existing southbound Telegraph Road on-ramp (east of the Telegraph Road bridge); and,
• A widened and extended concrete median between eastbound Duke Street and the existing southbound Telegraph Road on-ramp (south of the West Taylor Run Parkway intersection) to accommodate a future bus rapid transit station.

This project is funded by Virginia's Smart Scale Program administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Environmental Review: In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 23 CFR Part 771, an environmental document in the form of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) is currently under preparation.  A separate public notice will be published when FHWA approves of the CE's public availability for review and comment.

Plan Review: The plans are available for review on the project webpage. Plans may also be reviewed in-person at the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services - Project Implementation office located at 2331 Mill Road, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA. All visitors must have an appointment scheduled with a City staff member to access the Mill Road office. To review the project plans or submit questions and comments, contact the Project Manager, Anup Gautam, at [email protected]or 703.746.4155.

Requesting a Public Hearing: By this notice, the City is indicating its willingness to hold a public hearing for this project if individual concerns cannot be addressed through discussions with staff. You may request that a public hearing be held by mailing a written request to: Anup Gautam, Project Manager, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services - Project Implementation, City of Alexandria, 2331 Mill Road, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Deadline: All questions, comments, and public hearing requests must be postmarked by Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Further Notice: If a request for a public hearing is received, and the concerns addressed in the request cannot be adequately resolved, a public hearing will be scheduled at a time and place to be advertised in a future notice.

Questions or Special Assistance: Questions regarding this project should be directed to Anup Gautam at [email protected]or 703.746.4155. For the hearing impaired (VA residents only), dial 711 for Virginia Relay.

The City of Alexandria ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Lydia Durand at [email protected]or call 703.746.4622, Virginia Relay 711. If you have limited English proficiency or prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email [email protected]or call 703.746.3960.