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Record current through the Jul 28, 2026 City Council meeting · last checked 30m ago · 133 meetings, 85 transcribed
Official City of Fairfax project records, each with a maintained project wiki built from council meetings and city records — followed by projects surfaced only from council-meeting discussion.
Reconstruction of Blenheim Boulevard with sidewalks, a two-way cycle track, upgraded bus stops, and additional turn lanes, enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders.
This project will build 1,850 feet of sidewalk and improve bus stops along Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) between Taba Cove and Warwick Ave, enhancing pedestrian access and bus stop facilities.
This project will construct a missing link of path on the west side of Chain Bridge Road between Assembly Drive and Northfax Street (formerly Orchard Street).
Intersection and sidewalk improvements on Dwight Avenue between Roberts Road and Orchard Drive will enhance pedestrian safety and stormwater management.
Reconfiguration of the Eaton Place/Chain Bridge Road intersection to improve traffic flow and safety, including changes to signals and approaches for better efficiency.
Roadbed reconstruction on Fairfax Boulevard near Fairfax Circle, April–July 2026. Expect weekend lane closures during construction.
The city is rehabilitating Old Town Hall, the premier public facility and cultural center of Fairfax for over 125 years. Phase 2 focuses on interior improvements, ADA accessibility, safety and sustainability upgrades, and rear addition modernization. Construction began August 2025 with anticipated completion June 2026.
The project will construct a new biking and walking connection between Route 29 and Park Road in the Westmore neighborhood. The path and landscaping improvements will be installed in the grassy area owned by the city, adjacent to the Fairfax Junction shopping center parking lot.
The Gateway Regional Park Renovation project transforms the existing park into a resilient, environmentally focused public open space that enhances both ecological function and visitor experience. Central to the project is the creation of new wetlands designed to support improved water quality, habitat restoration, and nature-based learning.
Construction of the missing link of Government Center Parkway, including sidewalks, bike lanes, pedestrian crosswalks, lighting, and landscaping, connecting Stevenson Street in Fairfax County to Jermantown Road in the City of Fairfax.
Improvements to Jermantown Road to enhance traffic flow, transit operations, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and connectivity, including a shared use path and right-of-way adjustments, with construction expected between 2026-2028.
A new east-west roadway connecting University Drive at Point 50 to Chain Bridge Road will improve circulation for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Connection of Thaiss Park to Route 50, linking the Wilcoxon, Cross-Country, and City of Fairfax Connector Trails. This 1,260-foot trail will provide safe, off-road access to mass transit, businesses, and parks, enhancing connectivity and safety along Pickett Road.
The City of Fairfax is restoring stormwater outfalls at Providence Park and Van Dyck Park. Work includes regrading eroded banks, armoring channels with stone, and constructing energy-dissipating pools. Total construction costs are $628,655, partially funded by Stormwater Local Assistance Fund grants.
Creation of a new roadway between Fairfax Blvd/Farr Avenue and Orchard Street to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance access for non-motorized users in the Northfax area.
City of Fairfax project to extend South Street between University Drive and Chain Bridge Road, enhancing walkability and connectivity in Old Town.
Addition of bike facilities to University Drive, including shared lane markings in Old Town and bike lanes to the north, with improvements at the University Drive and Layton Hall Drive intersection.
Improvement of the Warwick Ave./Fairfax Blvd./McLean Ave. intersection by realigning it, removing two approaches to reduce pedestrian crossing distances, and adding a traffic signal at Farr Avenue for safer neighborhood access.
The city has developed a conceptual design for a pedestrian/bicycle connection between the Wilcoxon Trail and Draper Drive Park. This connection will utilize Fairfax Boulevard and Draper Drive. Details about the type of facility and exact alignment are currently being evaluated. *Formerly known as George Snyder Trail Extension
Fairfax City & Fairfax County are redeveloping the Joseph Willard Health Center and Stacy C. Sherwood Center sites into a single destination for health, wellness, fitness, and child care. Located at Layton Hall Drive and Blenheim Boulevard, the new Willard-Sherwood Health & Community Center will provide integrated city- and county-operated community, health, and human services to all residents.