Gunston Transportation

Community Overview

The Gunston area serves as an important connection point between Route 123, Mason Neck, regional parks, historic resources, and nearby residential communities.

Transportation priorities often include roadway safety, trail development, bicycle access, tourism access, environmental sensitivity, and multimodal connectivity.

Transportation Snapshot

Connection between Route 123 and Mason Neck
Park, trail, and historic-destination access
Roadway safety and rural-character considerations
Active transportation and bicycle access opportunities
Regional access to recreation destinations

Featured Projects

Gunston Road / Mason Neck Trail Projects
Pohick Road Walkway
Route 123 Corridor Improvements
Trail Gap Closure Projects
Park Access Enhancements
Historic Tourism Access Improvements

Major Corridors

Gunston Road
Route 123
Pohick Road
Mason Neck access routes
Connections to Lorton and Mount Vernon

Transportation Issues Being Monitored

Route 123 operations
Gunston Road safety
Trail connections
Historic tourism access
Park access improvements
Bicycle and pedestrian safety
Environmental and scenic roadway considerations

Transit & Rail Connections

Limited direct transit access
Nearby Lorton-area transit and rail connections
Regional access through Route 123 and Lorton Road
Connections to broader South Fairfax transportation network

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Trail Connections

Gunston Road / Mason Neck trail concepts
Pohick Road Walkway connections
Trail gap closure opportunities
Bicycle access to parks and historic sites
Shared-use path and rural-roadway safety considerations

Regional Connections

Mason Neck
Lorton
Mount Vernon
Route 123 Corridor
Occoquan regional access

Communities Hub Projects Hub By Community