Rebuilding mount vernon trail parallel to abingdon drive

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $162,344 Formula Grant on April 18, 2025 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds will be used to widen and rebuild the Mount Vernon Trail parallel to Abingdon Drive in Alexandria, Virginia, from Slaters Lane to Abingdon Drive. This project is part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail development. The City of Alexandria, Virginia received a sub-award of an unspecified amount to support this trail improvement project.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state and local governments for a wide range of transportation infrastructure projects, including highway construction, bridge rehabilitation, and multimodal transportation network enhancements. The grant award to VDOT aligns with the program's objectives to develop and maintain the nation's highway system.

Project description

Alexandria; from slaters lane to abingdon drive. Widen trail in vicinity of east abingdon drive, south of slater's lane, as part of the potomac heritage national scenic trail.