Recently Completed: Burke Lake Road and Shiplett Boulevard Intersection Improvements in Fairfax County

Please note: This project was completed in January 2023.

This project constructed improvements at the intersection of Burke Lake Road (Route 645) and Shiplett Boulevard. 

The improvements included:

• Traffic signal flashing yellow arrows on Burke Lake Road
• Four signalized crosswalks
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramp upgrades

At the intersection, Burke Lake Road averages 23,000 vehicles a day and Shiplett Boulevard averages 7,000.

Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering: $60,000
Right of Way Acquisition and Utility Relocation: $33,000
Construction: $501,000
Total: $594,000 

This project was financed with federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding.

Benefits 

This project aims to improve driver and pedestrian safety as well as operations at the intersection.

Major Milestones 

Notice of Willingness to Hold Public Hearing - August 2019
Begin Right of Way Acquisition - January 2021
Begin Construction - November 2021
Final Completion - January 2023