In the Aftermath of Lee, Costly Repairs
VDOT estimates up to $10 million in damage caused by last week's flooding.
Fairfax County played host to a very rowdy guest last week in the form of Tropical Storm Lee. Virginia Department of Transportation crews continue to assess road and bridge damage in northern Virginia. “Our initial assessment indicates that there could be up to $10 million in damages to bridges and roads in Fairfax County,” said Garrett Moore, VDOT District Administrator for northern Virginia. “We will make repairs as quickly as possible. We could even see more pavement and slope failures in the coming days, in addition to potholes.” By the end of the week, VDOT engineers will complete assessments on more than 200 bridges. The damage to Hillside Road in Springfield was especially grievous. According to flyers circulated to area homes by …
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