Columbia Pike and W&OD

[hoffsquared]

Take care extra care tonight and tomorrow morning at this intersection. When I passed through the road was half torn up and workers had to direct me where to go and help stop traffic. In addition, part of normal trail is now gravel approaching the intersection from the east (heading towards Shirlington) and might be hard to see in the dark.

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[KLizotte]

@consularrider 69434 wrote:

After this weekend’s rain, the gravel section just where the paved section ends is very soft. Skinny tires can sink a little, be careful.

Been through there twice this weekend on skinny tires. The undercarriage of my bike is now one big mess. I highly recommend 4MR unless you like breaking out the Simple Green.

[hoffsquared]

I sent a note to Arlington County this morning asking them to fix this intersection sooner rather than later given that the other side took over 3 months. Here is the response I received.

We apologize for any inconveinence to the normal funtion of the subject. It is the contractors intention to complete the asphalt paving for the proposed realignment of bike trail as soon as the weather permits. We will monitor safety issues and make appropriate adjustsment until completed. Happy Thanksgiving and Enjoy!

Regards,

Gerald Roberson
Construction Manager
DES Engineering Bureau
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 813
Arlington, VA 22201

[MattAune]

The new section of re-aligned trail was paved this morning. nice and smooth.

Now they just need to put the crosswalk buttons on the right side of the trail.

[rcannon100]

@hoffsquared 70335 wrote:

as soon as the weather permits.

And what bad weather prevented prompt paving?? We had a little… but not this long. #fail #again

[Tim Kelley]

@MattAune 70689 wrote:

The new section of re-aligned trail was paved this morning. nice and smooth.

Now they just need to put the crosswalk buttons on the right side of the trail.

Somebody share photos please!

[consularrider]

@MattAune 70689 wrote:

The new section of re-aligned trail was paved this morning. nice and smooth.

Now they just need to put the crosswalk buttons on the right side of the trail.

Interesting since it wasn’t paved at 6 pm last night. There was a crew working on the southeast corner of the intersection then, so maybe they got to it after that?

[CaseyKane50]

Here are some photos taken at 10:30 this morning. There is lots of activity at this site this morning, there are multiple flagmen directing traffic, including helping bicyclists cross Columbia Pike and Four Mile Run Drive.

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Looking west bound across Columbia Pike

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New path with call button

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New Path and Old Path

[colleen]

This morning there was a dangerous drop off from the west curb onto Columbia Pike, necessitating getting off your bike and walking it. It was pretty clear coming from the east but someone could easily fall right into the ditch coming from the west. As usual, there was no signage pointing out the danger, but bikers have learned to expect the unexpected at this intersection I guess.

[Subby]

It is an absolute cluster&*^% right now. Someone is going to get hurt.

[dasgeh]

@Subby 75060 wrote:

It is an absolute cluster&*^% right now. Someone is going to get hurt.

Seriously, write the County. There should at least be adequate signage.

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