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Mike Scheinberg <mike.scheinberg@iname.reomve-this.com> wrote:
> 
> I've been hearing about the new improvements to the "mixing bowl"
> interchange which will, apparently, be the most complex in Virginia
> history.  Recently, the construction estimates that it should be
> finished in about six years.  In this time, traffic will be snarled for
> quite a while with lane closures, new traffic patterns, and detours.
> Yikes!
> 
> As I am relatively new to the area (moved from Chapel Hill, NC to
> Arlington),  I'm wondering if anyone has some DETAILED info about what
> the interchange will look like upon completion.  What configuration will
> these "Express" and "Local" lanes take?  How will the HOV lanes work?
> Will there be a full interchange with VA 7900 (Franconia-Springfield
> Pkwy)?  Whether it be maps, a detailed description, a web site, a short
> poem about it, anything would be helpful.

Here's the VDOT URL: http://www.vdot.state.va.us/proj/springx.html

I would recommend a trip to the VDOT Residency Office in Fairfax, or the
VDOT District Office in Centreville.  The engineers and planners there
will be glad to provide you with as many details as you need. :-)

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