Columbia Pike: Segment D
Lane and Sidewalk Closures
The right hand eastbound lane between S. Courthouse Rd. and S. Garfield St. is closed. The north sidewalk between S. Barton St. and S. Garfield St. is also closed or narrowed. See "Travel Impacts" for more details.
Location
Columbia Pike between South Garfield Street and South Courthouse Road., Arlington, VA 22204
Status
Construction
Underground work to bury utilities began in 2024, and construction is expected to be completed with improvements on the surface of the road in late 2025.
Travel Impacts - Spring 2025
Starting May 12, crews will be working on curbs, lanes, and utilities along Columbia Pike. Proceed with care and follow all signs and detours.
The right-hand westbound lane is closed between S. Walter Reed Drive and S. Courthouse Rd.
At South Walter Reed Drive
- Lanes narrowed to accommodate asphalt work
- Curb work in progress - sidewalks narrowed along work areas
- Northbound bus stop north of intersection to relocate 100' north
- North sidewalk closed for reconstruction from Garfield St. to the middle of the block
- North sidewalk closed for reconstruction from S. Walter Reed Drive to the parking lot next to Burrito Bros.
- The east and westbound bus stops on Columbia Pike & S. Walter Reed Dr. have been relocated to S. Highland St
At South Edgewood Street
- Sidewalk closed for sidewalk work on west side of S. Edgewood St.
South Cleveland Street to South Courthouse Road
- South side sidewalk closed
- South side parking reduced for reconstruction
- North sidewalk closed between S. Veitch St. and S. Courthouse Rd.
- The westbound bus stop at S. Barton St. has been relocated across the street to in front of Starbucks
- The westbound bus stop at S. Courthouse Rd. has been relocated to the east side of the street
Work Hours:
- Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (except Federal holidays)
- Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Residents should expect to see and hear dust, mud, noise, debris, and temporary traffic and parking restrictions. In locations where parking will be prohibited during work, "No Parking" signs will be posted.
About the Project
This work is part of the Columbia Pike Multimodal project that will make Columbia Pike a safer, more accessible route for all users. Arlington is transforming this main thoroughfare into a complete street that balances all modes of travel and supports high-quality, high-frequency transit service.
In addition to visible improvements to the road, extensive work will occur below the roadway to replace aging and leak-prone water and sewer pipes.
Streetscape improvements will include:
- Sidewalk upgrades, including widening where space is available, and leveling
- New streetlights
- Upgraded traffic signals
- Street trees
- See the rendering
Public Process
During the planning phase with this project, staff met with adjacent property owners civic associations to discuss the Columbia Pike Multimodal Project and provide construction updates. Outreach will continue as the project moves forward.