Reston road work this fall: the Sunrise Valley Drive walkway, due to finish in November, and the Soapstone Connector plan. Report road problems: 1-800-367-7623.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. This page is refreshed weekly. Project facts come from VDOT and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation.

Reston has no town public works department. The Virginia Department of Transportation maintains most public roads here, Fairfax County builds some local projects, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority runs the Dulles Toll Road. Here is who handles what, and the work under way or planned in Reston.

Who to call

  • Potholes, signals, signs, fallen trees on public roads: VDOT Highway Help Line, 1-800-367-7623 (1-800-FOR-ROAD), TTY 711, or my.vdot.virginia.gov
  • Live closures and work zones: 511 Virginia, or dial 511
  • Dulles Toll Road: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
  • The few county-maintained roads: Fairfax County, 703-877-2800
  • Private and HOA roads: your association or property manager

Who maintains your road

Fairfax County’s road maintenance page says any road with a route number, such as Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) or Wiehle Avenue (Route 828), is a VDOT road. That covers most primary and secondary roads. Very few miles are maintained by the county. Many private roads are maintained by homeowner and civic associations, condominium and apartment complexes or businesses, the county says. If you are not sure, VDOT will tell you: 1-800-367-7623 or novainfo@vdot.virginia.gov. The county’s road maintenance map also shows responsibility street by street.

Projects in Reston

Project Who Status
Sunrise Valley Drive walkway, Reston Parkway to Soapstone Drive Fairfax County Under construction since April 2026; completion expected November 2026
Soapstone Connector over the Dulles Toll Road VDOT and Fairfax County In design; public hearing early 2027; construction to begin late 2032
W&OD Trail bridge over Wiehle Avenue Fairfax County Complete; construction finished July 29, 2025

Sunrise Valley Drive walkway

The county’s project page describes a 10-foot-wide walkway along the north side of Sunrise Valley Drive between Reston Parkway and Soapstone Drive, about 1,490 feet in three segments, linking the Reston Town Center Metro station to nearby neighborhoods. The work adds ADA curb ramps, high-visibility crosswalks, new lighting and pedestrian signals at Colts Neck Road and a median refuge island at Indian Ridge Road. Expect shoulder and sidewalk work zones on Sunrise Valley Drive until the project wraps up, expected in November.

Soapstone Connector

VDOT’s project page describes a new half-mile extension of Soapstone Drive from Sunrise Valley Drive north to Sunset Hills Road, on a new bridge over the Dulles Toll Road, the airport access highway and the Metro Silver Line. It would have one lane each way, a shared-use path on the east side and a two-way bike track and sidewalk on the west side, with new signals at both ends. The aim is to ease delays at the Reston Parkway and Wiehle Avenue crossings of the toll road.

VDOT’s milestones:

  • Location and design public hearing: early 2027
  • Right-of-way acquisition: early 2028
  • Utility relocation: mid-2030
  • Construction start: late 2032

The estimated cost is $269.5 million. Fairfax County’s Soapstone Connector page holds the environmental documents.

W&OD Trail bridge at Wiehle Avenue

The trail bridge over Wiehle Avenue near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station replaced an at-grade crossing. The county says construction was substantially complete on July 29, 2025.

How to check closures before you drive

  • 511 Virginia: live incidents, work zones, lane closures and traffic cameras on state roads, on the web, in the app or by dialing 511.
  • Dulles Toll Road: alerts for the toll road through Reston (Exits 11 to 14).
  • Fairfax Alerts: county emergency and traffic notices by text or email.
  • Fairfax County transportation projects: the full list of county projects, including the Reston Metrorail Access Group work around the Wiehle-Reston East and Reston Town Center stations.

Frequently asked questions

Who fixes potholes on Reston roads?

Most public roads in Reston, including any road with a route number, are maintained by VDOT. Report problems at my.vdot.virginia.gov or 1-800-367-7623. The Dulles Toll Road is run by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and private or HOA roads by their owners.

How do I check road closures in Reston?

Use 511 Virginia at 511virginia.org, the free app or by dialing 511. It shows live incidents, work zones and lane closures on state roads.

When will the Soapstone Connector be built?

VDOT lists a location and design public hearing in early 2027, right-of-way purchases from early 2028 and construction starting in late 2032. The project is estimated at $269.5 million.

When will the Sunrise Valley Drive walkway be finished?

Fairfax County says construction began in April 2026 and is expected to be complete by November 2026.