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Can the Intersection of West Glebe and South Glebe Be Moved?

Alexandria, Arlington considering the possibility of moving intersection to ease congestion near I-395 interchange.

Alexandria and Arlington County officials are considering the possibility of moving the intersection of West Glebe and South Glebe roads away from I-395 to ease congestion along the busy border between the municipalities.

Alexandria Planning Commissioner Maria Wasowski said earlier this month that the city’s Transportation Commission added the project to the city’s long-range plan. The plan consists of unfunded projects that could make their way into the city’s capital improvement plan down the line.

“When the opportunity comes, we look at the list and ask what is more important,” Wasowski said.

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Wasowski, who is also vice chair of the Transportation Commission, said Mayor Bill Euille has talked with Arlington officials about putting funding together to study moving the intersection to the east.

As part of a preliminary plan, the Alexandria segment of West Glebe Road would be rerouted and a new bridge would be constructed over Four Mile Run as an extension of Valley Drive. The current bridge would be turned into a pedestrian-only connection.

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