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Snowden Ashford Walkway & Roadway Improvements

Roadway, shoulder, guardrail, and trail improvements connecting Lorton Road, Laurel Hill, Giles Run Park, and the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse area.

Quick Summary

The Snowden Ashford Walkway & Roadway Improvements project will upgrade the existing two-lane access road while adding a new eight-foot-wide asphalt trail along the east side of Snowden Ashford Road.

The trail will provide an approximately 1,500-foot connection between Lorton Road and the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse area / Giles Run Park access area.

Project Type

  • Roadway improvement
  • Walkway / trail connection
  • Park access improvement
  • Shoulder widening
  • Guardrail installation

Location

Snowden Ashford Road in the Laurel Hill / Lorton area, connecting Lorton Road with the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse area and Giles Run Park access corridor.

Lead Agencies

  • Fairfax County Department of Transportation
  • Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
  • Virginia Department of Transportation coordination
  • Fairfax County Park Authority / Laurel Hill area coordination

Project Elements

  • New pavement section for the existing two-lane roadway
  • Widened gravel shoulders
  • New guardrail
  • Eight-foot-wide asphalt trail
  • Approximately 1,500 linear feet of trail connection
  • Improved access between Lorton Road and Laurel Hill / Giles Run facilities

Purpose & Need

The project improves access, safety, and multimodal connectivity while preserving the rural character of Snowden Ashford Road. It supports park access, walking and biking connections, and safer movement through the Laurel Hill area.

Construction Notes

The project is intended to maintain one lane of traffic during construction. After construction is completed, roadway maintenance is expected to be transferred to VDOT.

Community Benefits

  • Improved pedestrian and bicycle access
  • Better connection to Laurel Hill and Giles Run Park areas
  • Improved roadway condition
  • Enhanced safety with shoulders and guardrail
  • Support for park, trail, and adaptive reuse access

Issues to Monitor

  • Construction timing
  • Traffic management during construction
  • Preservation of rural roadway character
  • Trail connection quality and accessibility
  • Post-construction maintenance transfer

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