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VDOT Seeks Big I-66 Plan Changes and Towering Ramps over Dunn Loring

After a quiet few months, the Virginia Department of (Road) Transportation is getting ready to unveil some big changes to the I-66 widening venture.   If the plans are adopted, new access ramps (to/from the west, in addition to prior east … Continue reading

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VDoT Requests I-66 Outside Beltway Procurement Comments Thru June 16

The Transform I-66 Outside the Beltway project is currently requesting comments on the procurement process, which will affect neighborhood residents, commuters, and taxpayers.  The procurement public comment period ends on June 16. The updated materials from the May 2016 meetings, … Continue reading

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Reminder, TONIGHT: Linda Smyth’s I-66 Preview Meeting Monday 5/16 at Providence Community Center

Pre-Hearing Briefing on I-66 Outside the Beltway Monday, May 16, 2016 at 7 pm Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031- Multipurpose Room Before the I-66 Public Hearing on May 23, 2016, Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth, with representatives … Continue reading

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I-66 Outside the Beltway Public Procurement Meetings in May

Public Hearings: I-66 Outside the Beltway Virginia Department of Transportation is holding three public meetings on the I-66 Outside the Beltway procurement process. According to the Washington Post, VDoT it could still opt for doing this as a public project, … Continue reading

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CTB I-66 Public Meeting: December 8

This is your opportunity to provide comments directly to the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB).  The CTB is a Governor appointed board that makes key transportation decisions in Virginia.  They are holding a public meeting for the Transform I-66 Project. December … Continue reading

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Citizens Speak Up to Officials and Media on I-66 Transformation Harmful Impacts

It’s been a busy 24 hours to Transform 66 Wisely.  Member organizations have been speaking at Fairfax County meetings, to the Commonwealth Transportation Board, and the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board.  In addition, local residents have met with top … Continue reading

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Monday: Providence District I-66 Community Meeting @ Oakton HS

Monday: Providence District I-66 Community Meeting        Hosted by Supervisor Smyth Don’t Miss!!  Supervisor Smyth has been working with our local communities on I-66 concerns and will hold a special meeting in advance of VDOT’s Environmental Hearings.  This will … Continue reading

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Commonwealth Transportation Board Visits Northern Virginia

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) came to Fairfax on April 28, and Transform 66 Wisely was there. This CTB public hearing was an overview of the Commonwealth’s “Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP),” which is an outline of transportation project spending.  The … Continue reading

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Fairfax Board of Supervisors Hear Citizens’ Concerns

On Tuesday, April 28 six citizens from Fairfax County spoke to the Fairfax Board of Supervisors on I-66 widening impacts.  VDOT’s widening plan threatens to take many homes away, and pave over the area with a state road plan in … Continue reading

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Two Meetings for I-66 Input on April 28

On Tuesday, April 28,  several community members will be speaking on I-66 Impacts at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting, from 5:00-5:30pm. This meeting will take place at Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Immediately following … Continue reading

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