Morven Park Road Sidewalk project information from Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Project No. 14301)

Project Start Date: Fall 2018    

Estimated Completion Date: Winter 2025/2026

Project Manager(s): Rizwan Ishaq 703-737-7055
                                    Tom Brandon 703-771-2768 

Project Description:  The project consists of constructing missing segments of sidewalk along the west side of Morven Park Road to provide continuous pedestrian access between West Market Street and Old Waterford Road. The project will improve drainage and provide a uniform roadway section by completing the curb and gutter on both sides of the street and extending the storm drain system. The waterline has been replaced between West Market Street and Old Waterford Road, as well as on Old Waterford Road, at the request of the Utilities Department.

The project was initiated approximately 15 years ago in response to resident concerns about pedestrian safety. Since that time, there has been significant public input into the extent of the improvements, including neighborhood meetings in 2008, 2014 and 2021. Questionnaires were sent to residents in 2008 and 2013. Input from the public was used in the decision-making process to determine the sidewalk location, the need for curb and gutter, and availability of on-street parking. Below are links to information from some of the public outreach activities.

Project Updates:  As of January 5, 2026 - The contractor is actively working through the remaining punch list items, which include crosswalk striping, signage installation, and replacing fencing and railings needed to finalize the project. Completion is still anticipated within January 2026.

We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as we move toward project completion.

See how Morven Park Road sidewalk is taking shape:

• View construction photos - May-July 2025 
• View construction photos - August 2025
• View construction photos - October 2025 

For information about the crosswalk View the Morven Park Road Crosswalk Project page. 

July 2024 Neighborhood Pre-Construction Meeting

• Public Meeting Presentation
• July 2024 Letter to Residents

October 2021 Neighborhood Meeting:

• Public Meeting Presentation

January 2014 Neighborhood Meeting & Resident Questionnaire:

• Public Meeting Presentation
• Project Aerial
• Project Questionnaire

Project Contracts:

• Construction Contractor - Ardent Company, LLC
• Design Engineer - Whitman Requardt and Associates, LLP