Columbia Pike: Segment D

NOTICE: Emergency water service disruption at Columbia Pike & S Wayne Street on Thursday, December 5

A water main break occurred on Tuesday, December 3 near the Columbia Pike & S. Wayne Street intersection. Affected buildings include:

• 2112, 2200, 2300, and 2310 Columbia Pike
• 1016 S Wayne Street
• 1200 S Courthouse Road

The damaged pipe was isolated on the morning of Wednesday, December 4, but additional repairs are needed. Crews will abandon this existing water main and tie in service lines to a new, recently installed water main. To allow crews to perform this emergency work as soon as possible, water service to the affected buildings will be temporarily shut off on Thursday, December 5, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. (The original anticipated completion time was 6:00 PM.)

Please do not attempt to use water during the time frame of the water shutoff. Once water service is restored, there may be air pockets that cause stuttering on the pipes when first using faucets. If there is discoloration, run cold water for about 5 minutes until it is clear to prevent potential discolored water from entering hot water tanks. Please contact Sheila Borkar, Project Manager (sborkar@arlingtonva.us, 703-228-3689) with questions about the construction or scheduled work. If customers have questions about their water quality, they may also call the Water and Sewer Control Center at 703-228-6555 (24/7).

Updated on November 22: The project team is revising this plan, and these lane closures will not take place on December 2. New information will be available as it's decided.
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Starting on Monday, December 2, the eastbound lanes on Columbia Pike between S. Barton Street and S. Courthouse Road will be closed for construction.

• All vehicle traffic will shift to the westbound lanes, one lane in each direction.
• Driveways along the south side of Columbia Pike will remain open to allow access to retailers.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained.
• This closure will be in effect 24 hours and 7 days a week until early 2025.

This closure will allow crews to construct the new storm sewer and begin curb & gutter and asphalt reconstruction. The 24/7 closures will allow the construction to be completed more quickly.

Work Map

Washington Gas is performing utility work on Columbia Pike between South Courthouse Road and South Walter Reed Drive. Expect slow downs, lane closures, and turn restrictions. 

For additional information, contact Mike Ukanowicz, Washington Gas Supervisor at mukanowicz@washgas.com, or Tomar Ransom at transom@gonpl.com or by phone at 571-221-9692.