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February 17, 2021
The Park Authority will host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony in mid-March to mark the installation and opening of a new bridge in Gabrielson Gardens at Difficult Run Stream Valley Park in Oakton, Virginia. The bridge opened to the public Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith noted, “I’m so excited that the bridge is installed, as it has been a long and arduous process to get to this moment. When the original bridge was determined to be structurally deficient in 2016, my office began working with numerous County staff to replace the bridge. Once the funding was secured, I began working with the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) staff to develop a plan to install a bridge that would meet the needs of the community. I’m proud of the time and work that FCPA staff put into this project to provide this amenity for the residents. This 75-year life-span bridge, which provides access to the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail and rec
January 22, 2021
Hikers, bikers and equestrians using the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail in the Gabrielson Gardens Park area, will need to follow the marked detour around the worksite due to construction of the replacement bridge foundation.
This work began on Jan. 18, 2021 and will continue for approximately four to five weeks. Temporary full closures of the area may be necessary during periods of heavy construction activity. The public is asked to heed closure signs, directions from construction staff and follow the trail detour route to avoid the construction area.
The original Gabrielson Gardens bridge was removed in 2018 by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services following an inspection that identified significant safety concerns. The original bridge served the area for over 70 years and a replacement was de-sired by the community.