Construction is underway and turn restrictions are in place — now the “Clarendon Circle” intersection reconfiguration project is entering its third phase.
Starting as early as Monday (June 3), N. Irving Street, near Silver Diner, will be blocked off at the busy intersection where Clarendon, Washington and Wilson boulevards all meet. Irving Street has “low traffic volumes,” according to Arlington County, and the permanent closure will — along with the new no-left-turn from Washington Blvd to Wilson Blvd — help simplify the intersection.
Sorry North Irving Street – your connection with Clarendon Circle ends for good June 3. https://t.co/YuMoa7oJH7 pic.twitter.com/59I1DA8yaU
— Arlington Department of Environmental Services (@ArlingtonDES) May 29, 2019
Phase 3 of the project will move the focus of construction to the south side of the intersection, starting next week. More details via a construction update from Arlington County:
Next phase of construction starting June 3
As sidewalk work wraps up near Bar Bao, the contractor is preparing to start the next phase of construction on the south side of the intersection on June 3.
The next phase will take about six weeks, weather permitting. Crews are expected to start working near the Silver Diner and then progress toward the Wells Fargo Bank.
North Irving Street’s connection to Clarendon Circle will be permanently closed starting June 3
North Irving Street (next to Silver Diner) will be permanently closed at the intersection. Closing this portion of Irving Street, which has low traffic volumes, will help make traffic operations simpler by reducing the number of streets at the intersection.
Per the project design, green streets elements will be added at the end of this street.
Image via Arlington County
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