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The Rosslyn Metrorail Station Access Improvement (RSAI) Project
The Rosslyn Metro Station is the busiest in Northern Virginia, with an average of 36,000 entries and exits per day. To ensure the station keeps up with rising demand, Arlington County is moving forward on a three-year, $32.6 million dollar improvement project. The work will create several enhancements:
• Three new high-capacity, high-speed elevators
• An emergency exit stairwell
• An additional entrance
• A new kiosk and fare collection equipment
For additional information, and to see additional project renderings, please visit the Arlington County website for more information.
Controlled Blasting Planned
The next construction phase for the three, high-speed elevators at the Rosslyn Metro Station requires some excavation blasting at the work site on N. Moore Street, slated to begin soon. Blasting is often a standard practice for excavation and due to the small footprint of the worksite, the contractor anticipates minimal noise and vibration. Additional measures will be taken to minimize the impact on pedestrian and automotive traffic during this phase. More information on date and time of blasting to be posted as it is finalized.
NEW: Due to fire safety requirements for controlled blasting, N. Moore Street, including sidewalks, must be closed for each blast during the first few months of blasting. Some of the blasts will also require the existing Station elevator and two of the four escalators to be closed. To avoid disruptions to N. Moore Street and the existing metro elevator,
CONTROLLED BLASTING WILL OCCUR NIGHTLY, BETWEEN 5:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M.
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Blasting Notice from the County RSP Controlled Blasting (PDF)
N. Moore Street Traffic Changes
Due to Rosslyn Metrorail Station Access Improvement (RSAI) Project and the 1812 N. Moore St. Development, beginning on Saturday, October 9, 2010, and effective throughout the duration of these two construction projects - for approximately three years:
• N. Moore Street is now one-way southbound between 19th Street North and Wilson Blvd. Motorists are advised to use other routes.
• Taxi stands have been relocated to the south corner of N. Moore Street next to Wilson Blvd. Additional stands can be found nearby on Wilson Blvd. near Fort Myer Dr., in front of the Hyatt Arlington.
• WMATA and ART bus stops on N. Moore Street are in different locations on N. Moore Street. Bus patrons should plan for additional travel time due to delays and detours.
• Passenger drop-off and pickup locations for the Rosslyn Station are now located on the Fort Myer Drive side of the station entrance. Passenger loading or unloading will be prohibited on the N. Moore Street side of the station.
• Annie’s Park, 1825 N. Moore Street, will be closed later in October.
• Throughout construction, access to the Metrorail system will be maintained. The existing elevator will remain in service, as will the N. Moore Street and Fort Myer Drive entrances.
• Throughout construction, protected pathways will be provided for pedestrians and bicyclists. Use caution and follow only designated pathways.