Holmes Run Crossing Update Meeting and Site Visit May 28-30
The City of Alexandria is conducting a study of Holmes Run near Dora Kelly Nature Park to a landing on the northwest side of the run at Glen Hills Park in Fairfax County. Map of study area.
The engineering and design analysis will explore the possibility of building a pedestrian/bicycle crossing and impacts on stream bank erosion. As of March 31, 2009, the City has also moved to incorporate stream bank stabilization/restoration for the banks between North Chambliss Street and the city limits.
Project Schedule
- March 2009: Project kickoff
- May 28-30, 2009: A community meeting on May 28 will include recent project updates and a site visit on May 30 will include a tutorial and hands-on discussion about streambank restoration/stabilization
- Summer/Early Fall: Project completion
Upcoming Meeting Information
Thursday, May 28, 2009 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) at William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Avenue
- This meeting will feature a project update and engineer's opinion of probable crossing type
- Community Meeting Agenda
Saturday, May 30, 2009 (noon to 2 pm) at Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center, 5750 Sanger Avenue
- This meeting will include a tutorial on streambank stabilization/restoration and a site visit/Q&A with the project team
- Tutorial/Site Visit Agenda



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