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Monroe Bridge Construction and Development

www.potomacyardalexandria.com

In January of 2003, the Alexandria City Council approved the straightening of the Monroe Avenue Bridge as an element of the Potomac Yard development plan. The straightened bridge will provide four lanes of traffic and two dedicated turning lanes. In addition, a pedestrian/bicycle sidewalk will be located on the east side of the bridge and a pedestrian sidewalk will be located on the west side of the bridge.

National Harbor Construction

Development Project Across the Potomac
www.nationalharbor.com

This premier destination is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. An exciting, sprawling community that includes fine restaurants, unparalleled shopping, stunning office space and lavish residences. There’s also Gaylord National, the largest hotel in the Washington, D.C. area and the largest non-gaming combined hotel and convention center on the entire east coast. National Harbor brings together recreation, work, living and entertainment in a way that has never been done before.

The Wilson Bridge Project

www.wilsonbridge.com

The project remains on track as it is on-schedule and on-budget. The first bridge is completed and is carrying six lanes of traffic (three in each direction). The second bridge will open in mid 2008, at which time each bridge will carry five lanes of traffic. The year 2008 also will see the completion of Interstate 295, Maryland 210 and a majority of the US Route 1 Interchanges. Finally, despite the addition this year of major improvements to the Telegraph Road Interchange, this last element of the project remains slated for 2011 completion.

Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc

www.alexecon.org

The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Inc. (AEDP), a public/private partnership between the City of Alexandria and the business community, serves as a focal point for economic development in Alexandria. The organization has worked since 1981 as a facilitator to establish Alexandria as a nationally recognized community and business center. The AEDP markets the City as a location for domestic and international industries by providing attraction and retention services. The organization assists businesses and targeted industries with information regarding the availability of sites and facilities, office and retail space, and economic and demographic statistics. Working closely with local, state and regional organizations, the AEDP promotes economic development options and programs.