First Snow Of 2025: Snow Removal Policies To Know In McLean

With the forecast calling for the first measurable snow of the year, here's what to know about who removes snow.

'He Was Crying, Bloody. He Had Blood On His Hands,' Mother Recalls

A 14-year-old student was struck by a car as he crossed Georgetown Pike on the way to Langley High School in August.

Tysons To Bethesda Bus Route Set To Hit The Streets

American Legion Bridge commuters between Maryland and Virginia will soon have another alternative to driving.

Avoid Georgetown Pike/I-495 Interchange This Weekend Due To Lane Shift

VDOT crews plan to shift traffic to the new northern portion of the Georgetown Pike Bridge Aug. 23-26 for the ongoing 495 NEXT project.

MD Transportation Crews To Visit McLean For 495 NEXT Project: Report

Maryland transportation workers will be gathering data and conducting fieldwork in McLean for the 495 Next project, according to reports.

$587.2M To Fund 4 Fairfax County Transportation Projects: Public Input

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is seeking public input on 24 regional project proposals, including four in Fairfax County.

Temporary Fix Proposed To Ease Traffic Congestion On Georgetown Pike

VDOT is hosting a public meeting about a temporary fix to traffic congestion on Georgetown Pike and Dead Run Drive in McLean.

Speed Bumps, Cut-Through Traffic In McLean Topics Of Community Meeting

McLean Citizens Association will be providing information about traffic-calming measures during a community meeting on Wednesday.

Severe Winter Storm Leads To Closure Of GW Parkway Friday Night

U.S. Park Service will be closing northbound lanes of the George Washington Parkway in anticipation of the impending winter storm.

Power Outage, Roads Closed In McLean Due To Downed Cables: Report

Georgetown Pike was closed around 5 p.m., on Tuesday, due to downed lines. Dominion Energy reported 183 customers were without power.

GW Parkway To Shift Traffic To Southbound Lanes For Construction Work

The National Park Service is preparing to begin a new phase in the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Parkway.

Tree Work By VDOT Leads To Closure Of Road In Great Falls

A section of River Bend Road in Great Falls will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for tree work, VDOT said.

Overnight Ramp Closure Planned From I-495 To George Washington Parkway

The ramp from southbound I-495 to southbound George Washington Parkway will be closed during overnight hours on Thursday and Friday.

VA Among Best Places To Drive In New Ranking; Do You Agree?

While traffic congestion and dicey weather are an issue, overall Virginia is one of the best states to drive in, a report says.

Traffic Stoppages Planned On I-495 In McLean For 495 NEXT Project

Four nights of traffic stoppages will start Thursday on the ramps connecting to I-495 in the McLean area as part of the 495 NEXT project.

Overnight 30-Minute Traffic Stoppages Planned On I-495 In Fairfax Co.

Motorists can expect stoppages of up to 30 minutes on both sides of the Beltway at Georgetown Pike in McLean starting Wednesday night.

Fairfax County Fire Training Partly Closes Scott's Run Parking Lot

A portion of the parking lot at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in McLean will be closed through Sunday for a fire and rescue training exercise.

GW Parkway Fully Reopens After Crews Remove Trees Downed By Storm

The George Washington Memorial Parkway will be fully operational, including the reversible lane, for the evening commute on Wednesday.

New GW Parkway Traffic Pattern In McLean To Take Effect Saturday

A new traffic pattern will be implemented on the George Washington Parkway in McLean Saturday as part of a parkway rehabilitation project.

Turkey Run Park Closed To Vehicles Through October For Road Work

The National Park Service closed the Turkey Run Loop Road and parking lots on Monday so that repairs and repaving could begin.

Judge Denies VA Residents' Request To Halt Work On I-495 Express Lanes

A group of McLean residents lost their bid in federal court Friday to get work halted on the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension project.

Southbound GW Parkway Traffic In McLean To Shift To Northbound Lanes

The National Park Service will be implementing a new traffic pattern on the McLean section of the George Washington Parkway on April 15.

McLean Residents Sue To Stop Further Work On I-495 Toll Lanes Project

A group of McLean residents filed a lawsuit to stop further work on the I-495 Express Lanes Project over environmental and health concerns.

Traffic Delays In McLean For Pipe Replacement Project: VDOT

Drivers should expect delays at the intersection of Maddux Lane and Tompkins Drive in McLean starting Monday, according to VDOT.

Delays Possible As Construction On GW Parkway Rehab Project Ramps Up

Construction will begin Monday between the Route 123 interchange and I-495 as part of the George Washington Parkway improvement project.

NC Man Identified As Victim In Fatal Crash On Inner Loop In VA: Police

A North Carolina man died after the tractor-trailer he was driving slammed into a guardrail and pole on I-495 in Fairfax County on Sunday.

Ramp To Close Overnight From I-495 To George Washington Parkway

The ramp from southbound I-495 to eastbound George Washington Parkway will be closed from 11 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday, VDOT said.

Rent Prices Increase Near McLean Metro Stops Since 2021: Report

A new report from RentHop shows median one-bedroom rents increased near most Metro stops from 2021 to 2022.

VDOT To Close Old Dominion Drive In McLean For Pipe Replacement

Old Dominion Drive will be closed to traffic between Balls Hill Road and Route 123 in McLean for two days starting Aug. 8, VDOT said.

Demolition of Georgetown Pike Bridge Over I-495 to Start Wednesday

Demolition of the Georgetown Pike bridge's north side over the Beltway is scheduled to start Wednesday night and last about three weeks.

Section Of George Washington Parkway Getting A Federal Facelift

The northern section of the 25-mile George Washington Memorial Parkway is getting a $161 million renovation job, its first.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For GW Parkway's $161M Rehab Project

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday morning on a $161 project to upgrade the northern section of the George Washington Parkway.

Balls Hill Road Intersection Design Changes Proposed In McLean

Two upcoming meetings will be focused on preliminary design of the Balls Hill Road and Old Dominion Drive intersection.

I-495 NEXT Express Lanes Northern Extension Project Updates Planned

The Virginia Department of Transportation will give a project update on the Express Lanes extension at two upcoming meetings.

Capital Beltway Shoulder Lane To Close Permanently In McLean

The northbound shoulder lane on the Capital Beltway before the American Legion Bridge will permanently close for the 495 Next project.

Dolley Madison Boulevard Corridor Update Planned At Upcoming Meeting

A May community meeting will provide updates on the study to make improvements to the Dolley Madison Boulevard corridor.

Proposed Fairfax Connector Changes Affect McLean, Tysons Routes

Fairfax Connector is proposing changes to bus service that would take effect in October 2022.

Capital Beltway Fuel Leak Prompts Lane Closures In Northern Virginia

A fuel leak was reported on the Capital Beltway near the George Washington Memorial Parkway Monday.

Metro 7000 Series Return Eyed For Summer, Board Approves Budget

Metro is seeking a plan to bring back 7000-series railcars in phases this summer as the board approved its latest annual budget.

Bus Rapid Transit Framework Sought By Fairfax Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors endorsed an agreement to develop a "roadmap" for advancing a Bus Rapid Transit project along Route 7.