The document summarizes a pedestrian intersection improvement project in Fairfax County, VA. The project involved constructing 500 feet of curb and gutter, handicap ramps, updated pedestrian signals, asphalt paving, and a stormwater BMP facility at the intersections of Highland St, Backlick Rd, and Amherst Ave. The project scope and timeline, including pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases are described. Contact information is provided for additional details.

1. A Fairfax County, VA, publication
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
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Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave
Contract No. CN16304097
Project No. 5G25-060-005
Lee District
April 21, 2017

2. Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation and Stormwater Construction Branch

3. Project Details
Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Improvements
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation and Stormwater Construction Branch
Description:
The Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements project has
been substantially completed. The scope of this project included construction of 500 linear feet
of curb and gutter, handicap ramps, updated pedestrian signalization, asphalt paving and a
stormwater BMP facility.
Project Overview:
• Installed Handicap Ramps at the corners of the intersections and updated signalization to
provide better pedestrian access.
• Installed stormwater BMP, and installed curb and gutter
• Project Team:
• Department of Transportation – Scott Ruffner
• Utilities Design and Construction Division (UDCD) – Michael J. Stevens
• Project Inspector, UDCD – Jeff Bartlett
• Land Survey Branch, UDCD – Gregory Harper

4. Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Lee District, Tax Map 80-4
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation and Stormwater Construction Branch

5. Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Pre-Construction
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6. Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Pre-Construction
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Pre-Construction
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8. Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation and Stormwater Construction Branch
Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Construction

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Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Construction

10. Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Completed Project
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation and Stormwater Construction Branch

11. Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Completed Project
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Completed Project
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation and Stormwater Construction Branch

13. Before After
Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
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14. Additional Information
For additional Information, please call
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes
Highland St/ Backlick Rd/ Amherst Ave Pedestrian Intersection Improvements
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation and Stormwater Construction Branch
Matthew Kaiser, Public Information Officer
703-324-5034, TTY 711
Matthew.kaiser@fairfaxcounty.gov