Construction is coming to Alexandria Union Station during multiple weekends next month, prompting some single-block road closures.
During three weekends in May, the Virginia Railway Express will be directing improvements at Alexandria Union Station and working to replace the King & Commonwealth bridges. The projects at 110 Callahan Drive will result in some “limited weekend work” and single-block road closures, VRE said in an announcement.
The road closures are planned at King Street and Commonwealth Avenue, according to VRE.
The projects are planned in coordination with the state’s “Transforming Rail in Virginia” initiative, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s Alexandria Fourth Track Project, and several city-directed projects “to minimize community and railroad impacts,” according to VRE.
Planned work “will reconstruct station platforms, replace the aging railroad bridges over King Street and Commonwealth Avenue, and install new elevators to improve safety, accessibility, and the overall passenger experience,” a project description reads.
Residents can learn more and hear directly from the project team during a virtual community session at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, April 21.
Registration is available on VRE’s website.
The full VRE meeting announcement is available, below.
Limited weekend work is planned for three weekends in May for necessary improvements to Alexandria Union Station and the replacement of the adjacent King & Commonwealth bridges. Join VRE next Tuesday to learn more about this scheduled work, anticipated community impacts, and other details of these closely related projects.
Both VRE-led projects, planned in conjunction with the Commonwealth’s “Transforming Rail in Virginia” initiative, will unlock major opportunities for passenger rail—enhancing reliability, capacity, and the overall travel experience for years to come.
Come hear directly from the project team, ask questions, and get the latest updates via a virtual community meeting at 7:00 PM on April 21.
What: Community Info Session on Alexandria Station Improvements and King & Commonwealth Bridge replacements
When: April 21, 2026 7:00 P.M
Where: Virtual Meeting (Microsoft Teams link to be provided in advance of the meeting)
