Notes: VDOT extends South Van Dorn Street survey

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On Sunday, there is a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 72 degrees. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

🚨 You need to know

S. Van Dorn Street (image via Google Maps)

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has extended the opportunity to provide feedback on a STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study.

The participation deadline, which was March 14, has been extended to March 28. The study is assessing potential safety, operational, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along the two-and-a-half-mile stretch of South Van Dorn Street (Route 613) between Telegraph Road (Route 611) and the Alexandria city limits.

VDOT invites residents and travelers to take the online survey regarding corridor priorities. VDOT says that the feedback will help develop improvement alternatives that will be evaluated and presented during another opportunity for public comment later this year.

The survey is available through March 28. Comments can also be sent to [email protected].gov (put “South Van Dorn Street STARS Study” in the subject line) or to Mr. Bobby Mangalath, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 through March 28.

The study is expected to be complete in late 2026. STARS studies do not set construction dates for any improvements but develop proposed improvements that localities can pursue for funding.

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Things To Do

7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers’ Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in Del Ray
10 a.m.: Pilates at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
10 a.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
10 a.m.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House Historic Park
10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
11 a.m.: 5th Annual Mount Purrnon St. Catrick’s Day at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
12 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at Alexandria Bier Garden
2 p.m.: Sip & Wick Candle Making and Wine Tasting Workshop at Woodlawn Press Winery
3 p.m.: Del Ray Shamrock Smash throughout Del Ray
4 p.m.: Alexandria’s Best St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl throughout Alexandria
6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse

Live Music & Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Maggie Shot Burns at 9:30 p.m.
American Legion Post 24: Mil Vets Comedy Night at 8 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Levi Stephens at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Morgan Legacy Irish Dancers at 12:15 p.m., Boyle School Irish Dancers at 6 p.m., Driven To Clarity at 9:30 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Practically Einstein and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Loose Ends featuring Jane Eugene at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse Restaurant: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.

City of Alexandria

9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting
10 a.m.: Snakes Around the World