Politics & Government

New Powhatan Street Sidewalk Dedicated Thursday

Have you ever tried to push a stroller in a neighborhood where there aren't sufficient sidewalks or no sidewalks at all?

McLean residents in the area of Powhatan Street are now walking safely on a sidewalk recently completed by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) thanks to a local family who brought their neighborhood plight to the attention of Fairfax County.

The concrete trail (completed on May 20), is approximately 900 linear feet and runs along the east side of Powhatan Street, between the Powhatan Nursing Home and Overbrook Street, close to the Fairfax County and Arlington County border.  Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, residents and County staff dedicated the new trail at an event held Thursday at the corner of Powhatan Street and Orland Street.

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Resident and neighbor, Knut Ryerson, had difficulty pushing a stroller with his young son, along Powhatan Street.  He brought the need for a sidewalk to the attention of the Dranesville District Supervisor’s office in 2007. Supervisor Foust then obtained funding for the project in 2009 using Commercial and Industrial Tax revenues.

“I’m happy to see the neighborhood using this trail. It’s great to have a safe way to walk to nearby shops and parks,” said Supervisor Foust. 

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The project was managed by Shahla Zahirieh, of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation.  Sam Lim from the County’s DPWES Capital Facilities Division was Construction Manager.


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