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The VDOT and Adventure Cycling maps show different routings through Alexandria. VDOT shows the main route north through Jones Point Park, while the AC map shows the route running along Royal, turning...

While there might not be a direct connection, I think some intrepid souls might replicate the desire path that was in place before construction began.

The desire path is in the general vicinity...

More progress on the South Park Short Bridge project. Spoke to a contractor this morning, weather permitting, they hope to be finished with the paving by the end of next week. He wasn’t sure when the...

Come join us at a coffee club. Info on current locations near you. http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?7078-Weekly-Coffee-Gatherings&p=219640#post219640

Concrete work has begun on the new path.

August 1
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One more change to note

Wednesday Best Buns Coffee Club.

Due to excessive noise issues along Campbell Avenue, the club is relocating to the newly renovated Jennie Dean Park (3630 27th Street...

As of 10 am, there was a narrow track through the mud.

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The Beatley Bridge has reopened..

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The detour at the bridge was in place this morning.

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Most likely.

The first picture below, shows the extent of the rail lines and Potomac Yard, just south of Crystal City.
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Here are a couple of pictures from 2019 showing the condition of the bridge surface. You can see that they had attempted to fix the deterioration with patches.
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Yes, it is frustrating, but I would not say the bridge was perfectly functional before the work began. The surface had been deteriorating for several years, exposing the rebar that helps support the...

The extension of the trail that runs along South Capitol Street, east of the Frederick Douglass Bridge.

You pick it up at Firth Sterling (mind the trolley tracks), and you can ride south along...

Here is a picture taken during construction. You can clearly see the Belvedere and the trees lining Constituion Avenue.
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The bridge repairs have been delayed by weather and challenges in tearing up the old concrete. The contractor said they expect to finish with the repaving early next week.
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The trash comes from DC residents and businesses. Trash from Washington’s transfer stations ends up in Fairfax County at the Covanta Waste-to-Energy facility...

There was also coffee, almond croissants, and coffee cake at around 7:15. I saw them bring extra coffee around 8.

An update on the replacement of the bridge.

- funding for design has been approved
- funding for the bridge replacement was approved in the FY2023 CIP budget. Fiscal Year 2023 begins in June 2022...

The Charles Beatley Bridge that connects the Holmes Run Trail to N. Pickett/Holmes Run Parkway across Holmes Run will be closed from May 16 - May 27 to resurface the bridge. Users will need to use...

Fixed that for you.
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After being closed for several days to tear out the existing sidewalk on the west side of the bridge,

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a new...

Here’s a link to the presentation

From the presentation

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And if you want to send in a comment by May 19.

This was a great event hosted by the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail. Both Fairfax County and Alexandria issued proclamations recognizing the 50th anniversary of the trail.

Judd received the...

Steve,

One ticket for me. Can’t wait for the ride of discovery.