New Traffic Pattern at McLean Bible Church Begins June 29

On or about June 29, drivers to McLean Bible Church will experience a new, temporary traffic pattern while crews perform intersection reconstruction work in the median of the east entrance to the church. The intersection is being reconstructed in preparation for an upcoming lane shift between Towlston Road and McLean Bible Church. All residences, churches and other public facilities will remain accessible. Changes to the following intersection movements will be in effect until 2022.

Near the east entrance for McLean Bible Church:

• Median closed until 2022, except while church entrances are under Fairfax County Police direction during church services and events.
• Drivers from westbound Route 7 headed to the church will use the west entrance at the Lewinsville Road intersection to access church facilities.  
• Drivers from the church to westbound Route 7 will use the west entrance or use the east entrance eastbound Route 7 and U-turn at Jarrett Valley Drive except while church entrances are under Fairfax County Police direction.

Please note crews are only working within the VDOT right of way and where rights have been acquired from property owners ( read more ) .

As a reminder, the Route 7 speed limit has been reduced to 45 miles per hour in active work zones between Reston Avenue and Jarrett Valley Drive,and Virginia law prohibits the use of handheld cell phones while driving through an active work zone.

Upcoming work in the Colvin Run/Difficult Run area:

Pending the acquisition of right of way and easements from Fairfax County, utility work in the area will continue and additional work activities are expected to start near the end of June, including selective tree-cutting in preparation for the temporary relocation of existing Colvin Run. In July, along Carpers Farm Way VDOT’s contractor, Shirley Construction, plans to start construction of the box culvert under the road and begin relocating utilities. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Carpers Farm Way during the work. Construction of the permanent Colvin Run relocation is scheduled to begin in August. In Fall of 2020, Shirley expects to complete the box culvert under Carpers Farm Way and shift Colvin Run to its permanent location. Construction of the south half of the pedestrian tunnel under Route 7 at Colvin Run Mill Park is also scheduled to start.