VDOT Repairs To Disrupt Access To Chain Bridge This Summer

ARLINGTON, VA — Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists traveling to and from Washington, D.C. via the Chain Bridge can expect delays and closures in the coming months due to road improvements being conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

This summer, VDOT is repairing the North Glebe Road Bridge over Pimmit Run, which provides access to the Chain Bridge from North Arlington.

VDOT will be replacing bridge beams, deck, and barriers, as well as waterproofing abutments and piers. Work crews will also upgrade guardrails and drainage and replace barriers and railings that provide access for bicyclists and pedestrians to local trails.

Federal and state funding is paying for the $9.9 million project, which is expected to be completed in the fall. Some of the funding comes from the State Good Repair Program, which the General Assembly passed in 2015 to help improve state-owned bridges that were in poor condition or had fallen into disrepair.

While work is being done, drivers can expect weekly closures on North Glebe Road during the following hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., and 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
• Friday: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; and 10 p.m.-9 a.m.
• Saturday: 10 p.m.-8 a.m.
• Sunday: 10 p.m.-5 a.m.

Pedestrians and bicyclists will be able to us the path on bridge and the Potomac Heritage Trail under the bridge during the construction. At times, flaggers will control path and trail access.

VDOT will also be closing North Glebe Road between Military and Chain Bridge roads for approximately nine days during the summer. This will allow work crews to replace the bridge deck and beams.

During the road closures, traffic will be diverted via Route 123, Kirby Road, and Chesterbrook Road back to North Glebe Road. VDOT will provide details about the closures as they are confirmed.

Improvements to the N Glebe Rd bridge over Pimmit Run are underway in Arlington! The work to replace the bridge deck, barriers and bicycle/pedestrian railings is set for completion this fall. Learn more: https://t.co/0LmSpGN9u9 pic.twitter.com/iPVoJCD2aq
— VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) April 27, 2021