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Welcome to the Long Bridge Project over the Potomac River between Virginia and DC
The next Long Bridge Public Information Meeting is Thursday, November 29th at the DCRA Building, Room E200, 1100 4th Street SW. Click for more meeting information »
Welcome to the Long Bridge Project
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is completing a comprehensive study for the rehabilitation or replacement of the Long Bridge over the Potomac River. The existing two-track railroad bridge, owned by CSX Transportation (CSXT), serves freight, (CSXT), intercity passenger (Amtrak) and commuter rail (Virginia Railway Express [VRE]). The 1.8-mile study area is between the Rosslyn (RO) Interlocking near Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Virginia and the L’Enfant (LE) Interlocking near 10th Street SW in Washington, DC.
Welcome to the Long Bridge Project
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is completing a comprehensive study for the rehabilitation or replacement of the Long Bridge over the Potomac River. The existing two-track railroad bridge, owned by CSX Transportation (CSXT), serves freight, (CSXT), intercity passenger (Amtrak) and commuter rail (Virginia Railway Express [VRE]). The 1.8-mile study area is between the Rosslyn (RO) Interlocking near Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Virginia and the L’Enfant (LE) Interlocking near 10th Street SW in Washington, DC.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Upcoming Meetings
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invite the public to an informational meeting to present the Preferred Alternative for the Long Bridge Project. FRA and DDOT are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for the Project to consider alternatives and evaluate the potential impacts of those alternatives on the environment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. This meeting is also a part of the concurrent consultation for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
WHEN: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Open House format from 4PM to 7PM
Formal presentations at 4:30PM and 6:00PM (same presentation at both times)
WHERE: DCRA Building, Room E200, 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. Room E200 is located on the second floor of the DCRA building adjacent to the elevators. Bring an ID to show at the entrance in order to access the building.
Access via Metrorail: Waterfront Station – Green Line. Take the escalator/elevator to the ground level and walk straight; the building will be on your right.
Access via bus: Metrobus routes 74, A9, P6, and V1; Circulator Eastern Market-L’Enfant Plaza route.
Upcoming Meetings
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invite the public to an informational meeting to present the Preferred Alternative for the Long Bridge Project. FRA and DDOT are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for the Project to consider alternatives and evaluate the potential impacts of those alternatives on the environment in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. This meeting is also a part of the concurrent consultation for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
WHEN: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Open House format from 4PM to 7PM
Formal presentations at 4:30PM and 6:00PM (same presentation at both times)
WHERE: DCRA Building, Room E200, 1100 4th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. Room E200 is located on the second floor of the DCRA building adjacent to the elevators. Bring an ID to show at the entrance in order to access the building.
Access via Metrorail: Waterfront Station – Green Line. Take the escalator/elevator to the ground level and walk straight; the building will be on your right.
Access via bus: Metrobus routes 74, A9, P6, and V1; Circulator Eastern Market-L’Enfant Plaza route.