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The W&OD Overpass Across Wiehle Avenue is Nearly Complete
It's been a long time coming but it's so close now I can almost taste it.
Graham Tracey
April 15, 2024
A section of the W&OD overpass across Wiehle Avenue via NOVA Parks
It’s so close I can taste it.
In just a few short days, the bridge section of the W&OD overpass across Wiehle Avenue will be in place.
But don’t jump the gun just yet. Cyclists and joggers can expect to continue their game of Frogger with car traffic until the project is complete in July 2024.
Believe it or not, this project is on schedule. I know, right?!
The land for the project was acquired back in November 2021, so as infrastructure projects in this country go, you could call that lightning fast.
If it feels longer than the last three years of construction, that’s because the first hearing on the project was held way back in March 2016.
Ultimately, it’s taken 8-plus years and an estimated $12 Million to finish a project that ought to have been started even 8 years earlier.
But, hey, it’s better late than never, and it’s hard to argue that this isn’t a win for all road users.
What do you think? Will you benefit more as a W&OD trail user or as a Wiehle Avenue user?
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Did you know: Reston is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The first family moved into Reston in December of 1964 near the Lake Anne Village Center.
AROUND TOWN
Interim upgrades: The Reston Regional Library is getting some much-needed interim upgrades while we wait for the great overhaul of RTC North.
Bounce back: You may be surprised to learn that Reston Town Center is close to 100% occupancy, according to Boston Properties. Despite the paid parking uproar, RTC seems to have bounced back.
Making a difference: For the second year in a row, the NICU at Reston Hospital Center has been recognized for being among the top 5 percent of healthcare service delivery.
Smokey the Bear: Don’t be surprised to see billowing smoke to your North as you drive along the Dulles Toll Road this week. Wolf Trap National Park will be conducting a prescribed fire to control invasive plants and make the forest more hospitable to native species.
Founder’s Day
Did you get a chance to visit Lake Anne last Saturday? If not, you missed the 20th anniversary of Founder’s Day, which celebrated the 60th anniversary of Reston’s founding (say that three times fast, why don’t you?). The event is held on or around the birthday of our town’s founder, Robert E. Simon, who’s birthday was April 10.
This year, dozens of Reston authors signed their books and engaged with the community, singing and dancing on the plaza stage (aka church steps). A good time was had by all despite the gray and chilly day. Click on the video below to get an idea for the vibe.
What’s Happening
THIS WEEK
🦖 Lunch with dinosaurs: Fairfax County Park Authority is hosting a Pachycephalosaurus Picnic at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston on Saturday, April 13, at 12:30 pm. It’s for children aged three and up and is $7 each. You’ll stomp your way to a most unusual picnic in the woods. Bring your picnic blanket and lunch or snack for an outdoor lesson about dinosaurs. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program. Register here.
👨👩👧👦 Green Day: No, not the band. The Hunters Woods Reston Community Center is inviting you to the plaza in front of RCC Hunters Woods for a fun and eco-friendly family event to mark Earth Day. It’s called Green Reston. Local organizations will be onsite to provide information on resources, programs, and services. The event is from 10 am to noon on Saturday, April 13. More info here.
🚣♀️ Nature Kayaking: Paddle with a naturalist on Sunday, April 14, at 9 a.m. to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water, and what might be swimming underneath you. Single kayaks and all equipment are provided. The event is for ages 12 and up and costs $43. Register here.
COMING UP
🌳 Tree Hugging: Poetry, art, environmental workshops, a concert, and a movie are highlights of the upcoming Earth Day celebration at the Reston Town Center. The celebration is all day on April 20, and you can find the full itinerary here.
🏷️ Yard Sale Mania: Reston Association is hosting a mega community yard sale (80+ sellers) in South Reston on Saturday, April 27, 8:30 am - 1 pm.
Reston Association Corner
NEWS
New Board Members: Four new members of the Board of Directors were announced at the most recent meeting. One for the South Lakes District, two members “at-large”, and one representing apartment owners. Find out who they are here, and thank them for their service if you see them around town.
EVENTS | NOTABLE DATES
Busy Bats: On April 13, preschoolers can learn about Bats at the Walker Nature Center on Bat Appreciation Day.
Yoga in Nature: Breathe, expand, stretch, bend, flex, and enjoy the outdoors while doing Yoga. Meet at Walker Nature Center at 10am on Tuesday, April 15.
Tea ‘n Painting: Now that you’re all stretched out from Yoga, head on over to the Lake House for some Tea ‘n Painting from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, April 15.
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