Chain Bridge Road - Eaton Place Intersection Improvements

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The City of Fairfax is designing improvements to the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place. City Council endorsed the recommended design on April 11, 2023.

Planned Improvements

The city plans to keep the intersection signalized but reconfigure the approaches to improve traffic flow and safety on Chain Bridge Road. The plan will leverage the new signal north of Eaton Place to relieve pressure from the primary intersection at Eaton Place and Chain Bridge Road. The frontage road signals on Chain Bridge Road will be removed, thereby simplifying the intersection.

The intersection improvements can be completed using $10.7M awarded from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

Recommended Design Endorsed by City Council

Existing Condition

Chain Bridge Road is a National Highway System route and serves 39,000 vehicles per day. The intersection with Eaton Place experiences significant congestion due to its current operation with eight signal phases (including four separate side street phases) to control movements at seven legs.

The intersection is a critical component of the regional transportation network, with access ramps to I-66 located north of the intersection. Traffic is expected in increase along Chain Bridge Road with the addition of the I-66 Express Lanes access points.

Please use the tools below to comment on CBR-Eaton 30% Plans and ask questions.

The original Engage Fairfax page for this project can be viewed at https://engage.fairfaxva.gov/chain-bridge-road-eaton-place-intersection-improvements. The page was closed after the city council endorsed the recommended design in April 2023.

The City of Fairfax is designing improvements to the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place. City Council endorsed the recommended design on April 11, 2023.

Planned Improvements

The city plans to keep the intersection signalized but reconfigure the approaches to improve traffic flow and safety on Chain Bridge Road. The plan will leverage the new signal north of Eaton Place to relieve pressure from the primary intersection at Eaton Place and Chain Bridge Road. The frontage road signals on Chain Bridge Road will be removed, thereby simplifying the intersection.

The intersection improvements can be completed using $10.7M awarded from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

Recommended Design Endorsed by City Council

Existing Condition

Chain Bridge Road is a National Highway System route and serves 39,000 vehicles per day. The intersection with Eaton Place experiences significant congestion due to its current operation with eight signal phases (including four separate side street phases) to control movements at seven legs.

The intersection is a critical component of the regional transportation network, with access ramps to I-66 located north of the intersection. Traffic is expected in increase along Chain Bridge Road with the addition of the I-66 Express Lanes access points.

Please use the tools below to comment on CBR-Eaton 30% Plans and ask questions.

The original Engage Fairfax page for this project can be viewed at https://engage.fairfaxva.gov/chain-bridge-road-eaton-place-intersection-improvements. The page was closed after the city council endorsed the recommended design in April 2023.

Questions

Questions about the proposed project will be answered by transportation staff. 

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  • Share I wrote a question which your website deleted when it notified me that I had to log in first. PLEASE change this. My apologies but this version will be much less understandable because I am not going to take the time to edit it a second time. My question was about left turns from northbound Chain Bridge Road at the Eaton Place light, the length of the left turn lane (inadequate when I was there today, with a lot of u-turns) and the length of that light. There appear to be changes in the amount of traffic. Also, how will the Northfax West development affect traffic patterns through this area (was that why there were so many U-turns?) and what is being done to plan ahead so the intersection doesn't have to be rebuilt again? on Facebook Share I wrote a question which your website deleted when it notified me that I had to log in first. PLEASE change this. My apologies but this version will be much less understandable because I am not going to take the time to edit it a second time. My question was about left turns from northbound Chain Bridge Road at the Eaton Place light, the length of the left turn lane (inadequate when I was there today, with a lot of u-turns) and the length of that light. There appear to be changes in the amount of traffic. Also, how will the Northfax West development affect traffic patterns through this area (was that why there were so many U-turns?) and what is being done to plan ahead so the intersection doesn't have to be rebuilt again? on Twitter Share I wrote a question which your website deleted when it notified me that I had to log in first. PLEASE change this. My apologies but this version will be much less understandable because I am not going to take the time to edit it a second time. My question was about left turns from northbound Chain Bridge Road at the Eaton Place light, the length of the left turn lane (inadequate when I was there today, with a lot of u-turns) and the length of that light. There appear to be changes in the amount of traffic. Also, how will the Northfax West development affect traffic patterns through this area (was that why there were so many U-turns?) and what is being done to plan ahead so the intersection doesn't have to be rebuilt again? on Linkedin Email I wrote a question which your website deleted when it notified me that I had to log in first. PLEASE change this. My apologies but this version will be much less understandable because I am not going to take the time to edit it a second time. My question was about left turns from northbound Chain Bridge Road at the Eaton Place light, the length of the left turn lane (inadequate when I was there today, with a lot of u-turns) and the length of that light. There appear to be changes in the amount of traffic. Also, how will the Northfax West development affect traffic patterns through this area (was that why there were so many U-turns?) and what is being done to plan ahead so the intersection doesn't have to be rebuilt again? link

    I wrote a question which your website deleted when it notified me that I had to log in first. PLEASE change this. My apologies but this version will be much less understandable because I am not going to take the time to edit it a second time. My question was about left turns from northbound Chain Bridge Road at the Eaton Place light, the length of the left turn lane (inadequate when I was there today, with a lot of u-turns) and the length of that light. There appear to be changes in the amount of traffic. Also, how will the Northfax West development affect traffic patterns through this area (was that why there were so many U-turns?) and what is being done to plan ahead so the intersection doesn't have to be rebuilt again?

    Karen G asked about 2 months ago

    We have included traffic forecasts from Northfax West in our planning. However, the ongoing construction in that area has caused increased traffic due to some temporary road closures. This is a temporary situation. Once construction ends and we install the new signal at Route 50/Farr, the situation should improve. Thank you for your question. 

Page last updated: 12 Apr 2025, 04:45 PM