As we mentioned earlier this week, CSX is moving full steam ahead with the Virginia Avenue Tunnel construction project. More street closures and utility disruptions have been announced that residents of Near Southeast should know about, as well as anyone who drives through the area. L Street Closure Potentially as soon as Wednesday, August 12, […]
If you’ve traveled down Virginia Avenue, SE lately, you have likely noticed that CSX’s Virginia Avenue Tunnel project is well underway. Street Closures: The following Virginia Avenue will remain close throughout the duration of the project: Between 2nd and 3rd Streets, between 4th and 5th Streets, and between 8th and 9th Streets. In addition, two lanes […]
CSX expects to start more street closures along Virginia Avenue, SE this week, many of which will remain closed throughout the remainder of the project. In CSX’s latest update, they also noted that a number of mature trees mature had to be removed and that “Unfortunately these are only replaceable with smaller trees, which will be […]
District Source reported that Edens Development received initial approval from the Zoning Commission (ZC) for their concept to build an Angelika movie theater and either office or residential above Union Market. In light of the proposed CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel project, The Hill Rag examined what our local government has historically done to protect communities and historic structures from a catastrophic […]
The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel project has been released, recommending “Alternative 3 – Two New Tunnels” as the Preferred Alternative for construction. To learn more about the study and the next steps, there is a community meeting TONIGHT from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Capitol Skyline Hotel […]