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Too slow? McDonald’s on Duke Street asks city for third drive-thru window

By James Cullum
McDonald’s at 3510 Duke Street (via Google Maps)

Fast food is poised to get a little faster in Alexandria’s West End, as a new drive-thru is being proposed for a McDonald’s on Duke Street.

It’s not a big change, but the McDonald’s restaurant at 3510 Duke Street is asking the city to approve a special use permit to build a third drive-thru window with a canopy, as well as construction of a new sidewalk in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The project would mean demolition of a wall to build the 65-square-foot extension to accommodate the driving window. It would also result in a reduction of nine parking spaces, leaving 21 spaces for customers after construction wraps, according to the application.

There’s no proposed timeline for the project, and the last day for public comments is Aug. 29.

via Google Maps

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.