From December 16 through January 15, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the southbound right lane of Route 29 between Willowmeade Drive and Meadow Estates Drive/Hampton Forest Way on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closure is for sound wall installation as part of the ongoing Route 29 widening project.
VDOT advises drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes during these times.
The Route 29 widening project aims to improve safety, traffic flow, and accessibility for both bicyclists and pedestrians along the stretch between Union Mill Road and Buckleys Gate Drive. Planned improvements include reconstructing and expanding a 1.5-mile section from four lanes to six, correcting vertical alignment for better sight distance, adding shared-use paths on both sides of Route 29, and enhancing connectivity with pedestrian and bicycle trails at the Fairfax County Parkway/West Ox Road interchange.
The project is expected to be completed in spring 2026.
“Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes.”
For more information about traffic conditions, work zones, or incidents, VDOT encourages travelers to visit their online resource at https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/, use the free mobile app “511Virginia,” or call 511 within Virginia.
