For many people, road repaving simply means smoother pavement. But in Fairfax County, it often means something much more.
Each year, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) resurfaces hundreds of miles of roadway across the county. Working in partnership with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), these paving projects also create valuable opportunities to add bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, crosswalks, and other safety improvements while the road is already under construction.
It’s one of the smartest and most cost-effective ways to make our streets safer. By incorporating bicycle and pedestrian improvements into scheduled repaving projects, Fairfax County can deliver needed transportation upgrades while reducing construction costs, minimizing disruptions to travelers, and making better use of public funds.
Recently Completed
Several projects completed this season have already improved conditions for people who bike:
- Fox Mill Road (Frying Pan Road to Sunrise Valley Drive) – Buffered bike lanes added.
- Sayward Boulevard (Sunrise Valley Drive to Carta Way) – New westbound buffered bike lane installed.
- Elder Avenue (Franconia Road to Forestdale Elementary School) – New bike lanes added to improve access near the school.
Currently Underway
Additional improvements are now in progress:
- Lorton Road (Hooes Road to Silverbrook Road) – Existing bike lanes being widened.
- Telegraph Road (Hilltop Village Center Drive to Ashland Drive) – Existing bike lanes being widened.
- Hilltop Road (Route 29 to Cedar Lane) – Buffers being added to existing bike lanes.
- Southrun Road (Ambrose Court to Catia Lane) – Existing bike lanes being extended.
These projects may seem modest when viewed individually, but together they steadily build a safer, more connected bicycle network that benefits commuters, families, students, recreational riders, and anyone who chooses to travel by bike.
If you’re wondering where paving work is taking place near you, be sure to check VDOT’s online Paving Status Map and the list of approved 2026 repaving projects.
Your Voice Matters
Many of the bicycle and pedestrian improvements included in Fairfax County’s repaving program began with public input. FABB works closely with county staff, VDOT, and elected officials to review proposed projects, identify opportunities for better bicycle accommodations, and encourage improvements that make riding safer and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.
The more members FABB has, the stronger our voice becomes during the planning process. If you’d like to help shape future repaving projects and advocate for a better connected, more bike-friendly Fairfax County, please consider joining FABB. Together, we can help ensure that every repaving season leaves behind not just smoother roads, but safer streets for everyone.
