Lorton Transportation

Community Overview

Lorton is one of the most transportation-connected communities in South Fairfax. The area contains major roadway corridors, rail infrastructure, regional transit connections, park access routes, trail systems, and one of the nation's most unique passenger rail facilities—the Amtrak Auto Train.

Transportation activity in Lorton influences neighboring communities including Laurel Hill, Newington, Springfield, Mason Neck, Gunston, and portions of Prince William County.

Transportation Snapshot

Major Interstate Access: I-95
Major Rail Corridor: CSX Transportation
Passenger Rail: Amtrak Auto Train
Regional Transit Connections
Major Trail and Recreation Access
Growing Active Transportation Network

Featured Projects

Major Corridors

I-95 Corridor
Lorton Road
Silverbrook Road
Richmond Highway / Route 1 Access
CSX Rail Corridor
Fairfax County Parkway Connections

Transportation Issues Being Monitored

Amtrak Auto Train traffic impacts
I-95 congestion and access
Lorton Road operations and safety
School-zone traffic concerns
CSX construction impacts
Pedestrian safety improvements
Trail connectivity and bicycle access

Transit & Rail Connections

Amtrak Auto Train Terminal
CSX Freight Corridor
Regional Passenger Rail Improvements
Nearby VRE Connections
Fairfax Connector Services

Pedestrian, Bicycle & Trail Connections

Cinder Bed Bikeway
Snowden Ashford Trail Connection
Laurel Hill Trail Network
Giles Run Park Access
Future Sidewalk Gap Closures

Regional Connections

Laurel Hill
Newington
Mason Neck
Gunston
Springfield / Franconia
Prince William County