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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Water Main Break on Route 236 Causes Road Closure

Left eastbound lane is currently blocked.

A water main break around 7 a.m. Tuesday on Route 236 and Willow Run Drive has caused road closures in the left eastbound lanes. The right lane of the road is still accessible at this time, according to a Fairfax County Traffic Alert. Another water main break was reported around the same time on northbound Route 1 and North Kings Highway. Two right lanes are currently closed. Delays are expected through morning rush hour. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes to their destinations.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Franconia Road Closed Due to Downed Power Lines

The road will be closed for more than two hours.

Franconia Road is currently closed both ways between Inwood Drive and Seatrend Way due to an accident involving downed power lines in the roadway, according to Fairfax County Traffic Alert. The area is expected to be closed for more than two hours. Motorists are asked to avoid this area during this time. Patch received notice of the road closure just after 9 a.m. Keep up with Kingstowne news and events by signing up for our newsletter. Learn more here!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Capital Beltway, Telegraph Road Area Closures Through Sunday

Roads will reopen Sunday morning.

Northbound Telegraph Road is currently closed between the ramp from northbound Telegraph Road to Eisenhower Avenue and Duke Street to complete construction of the new Telegraph Road bridge over the railroads. According to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project website, there will be no direct access to the Beltway from Telegraph Road during this time. Construction will be taking place in this area until 8 a.m. Sunday. Motorists are advised to use caution and take alternative routes to reach their destinations. Keep up with Kingstowne news and events by signing up for our newsletter. Learn more here!

Kel Britvec

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Intersection at Telegraph and South Kings Highway Closed Friday

Fairfax Water will be doing utility work Friday evening until early Saturday morning.

The intersection of Telegraph Road and South Kings Highway will be closed Friday starting at 9 p.m. until early Saturday morning. Fairfax Water plans to conduct utility work during this time. Jennifer McCord of the Virginia Department of Transportation said because of the location and the size of the equipment needed to complete the project, the road will be closed and message boards are being installed to inform motorists. McCord said Fairfax Water has established detour routes, and the Fairfax County Police Department will assign an officer to assist with traffic control. Keep up with Kingstowne news and events by signing up for our newsletter. Learn more here!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Telegraph Road Closed at Piney Run This Weekend

Telegraph Road will be closed to install a sanitary sewer line.

Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend due to work related to the construction of Mulligan Road. Telegraph Road will be closed at Piney Run starting at 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday to install a sanitary sewer line. Signs will be set up to direct motorists to a detour. Mulligan Road construction has been steadily progressing over the last few weeks. This week has seen asphalt paving work on Mulligan Road and waterline relocation work at the Pole Road, Old Mill Road and Mulligan Road intersection. Clearing and grubbing work at Woodlawn Plantation and the Friends Meeting House is scheduled to begin on Monday. Paving work on Mulligan Road will continue on Saturday, weather permitting. This work is not expected to cause road closures…

Monday, January 9, 2012

Telegraph Road and Beltway Closures This Week

Closures and construction the week of Jan. 9.

Prepare for more Telegraph Road and Capital Beltway area closures this week in light of continued Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project construction. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. For live traffic updates and the lowest local gas prices, check our traffic and gas section at rosehill.patch.com/traffic. It's mobile-friendly, so you can scout out gas prices and traffic conditions from the car! The closures are as follows: Telegraph Road Interchange Closures Monday, Jan. 9  through Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Monday, Jan. 9  through Thursday, Jan. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, Jan. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon:  Thursday, Jan. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday, Jan. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to …

Monday, December 19, 2011

Telegraph Road Closures This Week

Be advised of these closures and detours before your morning commute.

Be advised of these Capital Beltway and Telegraph Road closures before your commute this morning. Capital Beltway Closures Monday, Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Telegraph Road Interchange Closures Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Thursday, Dec. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily: Wednesday, Dec. 21 and Thursday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily: Mill Road Closures Monday, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m.: Please note there will be no closures scheduled for the holiday weekend, starting at noon on Friday, Dec. 23 through noon on Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Telegraph Road and Beltway Closures This Week

Closures due to the Wilson Bridge Project

Be advised of the following Telegraph Road and Capital Beltway closures in the area this week. Telegraph Road Interchange Wednesday, Dec. 14 until Monday, Dec. 19 – Closure of Outer Loop ramp to Huntington Avenue: Capital Beltway Closures Sunday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 15 nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning: Monday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 15 daily from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Tuesday, Dec. 13 and Wednesday, Dec. 14 daily from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Substantial Telegraph Road Closures Today

Closures will last until Dec. 2.

Don't forget about these road closures this week. Tuesday, Nov. 29: Shift for southbound traffic on Telegraph Rd. Beginning at 6 am, the left lane of southbound Telegraph Road will be closed and one lane will remain open until traffic is shifted onto the bridge over Cameron Run. The left southbound lane will reopen in the afternoon. Wednesday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Dec. 2: Closure of the Outer Loop ramp to Huntington Avenue. Beginning at 7 am on November 30, the ramp from the Outer Loop local lanes to Huntington Ave. will be closed until no later than Friday morning, December 2. The portion of the ramps to N. Kings Highway and Telegraph Road South will remain open. Patch has live traffic maps, updated gas prices and more in our Rose Hill …

Monday, September 26, 2011

Rose Hill Roadways: Telegraph Road, Beltway Closure Updates

Here's what to expect on the roads Monday, Sept. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 1.

Click here for a map view of this week’s I-495 and Fairfax County closures and construction that may affect Rose Hill area drivers. I-495 south/west (Inner Loop) to I-395 north: Ramps closed Tuesday through Saturday nights. Traffic will be directed to continue on the Inner Loop to Exit 54A, Braddock Rd. (Route 620) west, stay to the left, follow signs to I-495 south (Outer Loop) and then signs to I-395 north. I-395 north at I-495: Two lanes closed Sunday through Saturday nights. Expect intermittent full road closures of up to 30 minutes after midnight. I-495 north/west (Inner Loop) at I-395: Road closed Sunday through Saturday nights. Traffic will be directed to take Exit 170, I-395 north to Exit 2, Edsall Rd. west, stay to the right, …

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