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Arlington County announces Wilson Boulevard streetscape improvements in Virginia Square
Summary
Arlington County announced a streetscape project on Wilson Boulevard and 10th Street North that will bury utility poles, upgrade signals and widen sidewalks to improve safety and accessibility in Virginia Square.
Arlington County announced plans for the Wilson Boulevard Streetscape Improvements Project, saying it will make getting around safer and more enjoyable for residents and visitors. “We're getting ready for improvements on Wilson Boulevard and Virginia Square,” the presenter said.
The county described several specific upgrades: utility poles will be buried, signals and street lights upgraded, and sidewalks widened along Wilson Boulevard between North Kenmore Street and 10th Street North, and along 10th Street North between Fairfax Drive and North Ivy Street. County staff framed the work as part of a coordinated effort to improve pedestrian and multimodal access in the Virginia Square area.
The presenter said the project is intended to reduce conflicts between people walking and people driving and to improve street-level conditions near local businesses and transit stops. For more information, the presenter directed the public to arlingtonva.us and to search for Wilson Boulevard Streetscape Improvements.
