Arlington County Board members on July 22 are slated to authorize the submission of requests totaling $85 million for three projects as part of the state government’s “Smart Scale” transportation-funding program.
The County Board vote is needed to beat the Aug. 1 deadline for submissions. Projects selected at the state level likely will be funded in fiscal years 2029 and 2030.
Requests will include:
• $35 million for improvements to the interchange of Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) and Washington Boulevard (Route 27).
• $25 million for safety improvements on Glebe Road from Interstate 66 to Columbia Pike.
• $25 million for upgrades to the Interstate 395 interchange with South Glebe Road, a project submitted in collaboration with the Alexandria city government.
If any or all of the requests are authorized, the county government would not be required to pay any matching funds.
