I-395 HOV Ramp and Auxiliary Lane at Seminary Road. Alexandria, Virginia.
As part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), DoD will be relocating 6,400 personnel to Mark Center and to help alleviate congestion to and from BRAC 133 site, a direct HOV access ramp from I-395 HOV lanes to Seminary Road was evaluated.
WRA prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate transportation alternatives to improve traffic congestion on ramps at I-395 and Seminary Road and address the need for adequate transit vehicle and High Occupancy Vehicle access to the Mark Center an established, 350-acre mixed-use development located west of I-395 and south of Seminary Road. WRA was also responsible for conducting all public outreach. This project schedule was accelerated and FHWA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) within 11 months of Notice to Proceed.
