Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for October 28 for Belmont Ridge Road Improvements

October 25, 2024 -

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), invites members of the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony October 28, 2024, to mark the completion of the county’s project to reconstruct and widen Belmont Ridge Road from Truro Parish Drive to Croson Lane.

The event is scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Edgar Tillett Memorial Park, 21561 Belmont Ridge Road in Ashburn.
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Commonwealth Transportation Board Awards Contract for I-81 Southbound Widening

October 25, 2024 -

The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) on Oct. 22 awarded a $58.6 million contract to Shirley Contracting Company LLC of Lorton, Virginia, to widen about four miles of Interstate 81 southbound near Strasburg. This project is part of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program (CIP) to unlock I-81 by enhancing safety and reliability, reducing congestion and supporting economic growth.
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Boundary Channel Drive Holds Ribbon Cutting

June 14, 2024 - Arlington Now

Shirley held its official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Boundary Channel Drive at I-395 Interchange Design-Build Project in Arlington County, Virginia. Attendees included officials from Arlington County, VDOT, other local municipalities and the general public.

The project team reduced the roadway from four lanes to two lanes, converted two crossroad ramp terminals into roundabouts, constructed a sidewalk on the eastbound side, added a mixed-use path westbound side, and constructed a connection to the Mount Vernon Trail within National Park Service property. Dewberry was the project engineer for this project.
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Route 7 Corridor Improvements in Fairfax County Held Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

May 23, 2024 - VDOT

The Route 7 Corridor Improvements project holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 22, 2024.

The project widened Route 7 from four to six lanes between Reston Avenue and Jarrett Valley Drive. As a result, Route 7 is continuously at least six lanes from Leesburg to Tysons, a stretch totaling about 20 miles.

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Shirley Contracting Company, LLC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

April 10, 2024 -

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC proudly celebrated its 50th Anniversary on April 10, 2024. For five decades, Shirley has provided comprehensive transportation, heavy civil, and site development construction services across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a focus on design-build, Shirley is known for providing clients with innovative solutions and an endless commitment to quality and safety.

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Officials hold ribbon cutting ceremony for Amazon distribution center

March 27, 2024 - Richmond BizSense

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, state and other local officials hold ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of new 2.7 million-square-foot Amazon Distribution Center in eastern Henrico County. (more…)

Hampton Roads Express Lanes Project Accelerates Virginia DOT’s Vision for Safer, Smoother Travel

March 7, 2024 - ConstructionNews.us

View the recent article by ConstructionNews.us on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) project located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The overall goal of the #HREL project is to “improve safety and provide more reliable travel in the region.”

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Shirley Contracting Awarded Rockland Road (Rt. 658) Project in Warren County, VA

January 11, 2024 - Staunton, VA

We are pleased to announce that The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded Shirley Contracting Company, LLC the Rockland Road (Route 658) Project in Warren County, VA near Front Royal.

The project scope includes construction of a grade-separated crossing over the Norfolk Southern Railway on Rockland Road (Route 658) with a minimum vertical clearance of 23 feet over the railroad tracks, accommodating double-stacked freight containers. The project also includes improvements to roadway approaches on Route 658 and realigns part of Route 705 (Fishnet Boulevard), the entrance to Rockland Park. (more…)

Gov. Youngkin Breaks Ground on I-64 Widening Project

November 15, 2023 - Williamsburg Yorktown Daily

We are pleased to announce that the Virginia Department of Transportation recently awarded Shirley Contracting Company, LLC the I-64 GAP Segment A Widening project. Here’s an article on the recent groundbreaking ceremony held and information about this very important project.

It is the first of 3-phases. Segment A will widen the corridor from four to six lanes, alleviating congestion on the interstate from Hampton Roads to Richmond.