A new 1,400-space parking garage will be built between Wegmans and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.
The $37 million, seven-floor garage in Woodbridge will help alleviate overcrowding at commuter lots at Route 234 near Dumfries. It also comes after Potomac Mills mall in 2011 reduced the number of commuter parking spaces it allowed residents to use by 75 percent, allowing for more parking at what would be new restaurants, The Cheesecake Factory, Bobby’s Burger Palace, and Matchbox.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors chose the site behind Wegmans at Potomac Town Center due to its proximity to an entrance to Interstate 95, and a newly planned $50 million entrance to the E-ZPass toll lanes from Opitz Boulevard, making it easy for drivers that use the parking garage, and OmniRide buses that will serve the garage to enter the express lanes.
The garage was originally planned as part of a new Potomac Nationals baseball stadium that was also to be built on the site. However, the baseball team couldn’t reach a deal with county leaders in 2017 and then opted to move the team to Fredericksburg.
After the team decided to move, Prince William County studied the site, as well as other sites surrounding area, examining soil quality, as well as looking at sites’ accessibility to the region’s transit network, in hopes to choose the best location for the new garage. Sites behind the Potomac Festival shopping center, home to an Outback restaurant, as well as a piece of property on Dale Boulevard next to I-95 that now houses an At Home store (formerly K-mart store) were also considered.
Construction on the new parking garage is expected to begin in Spring 2021 and is expected to be completed two years later.
The Prince William County Department of Transportation has posted information and a link to a video of what the new garage will look like on its website. You’ll need to scroll down to “Neabsco/Potomac Commuter Parking Garage” to see it.
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While our area is not under any advisories as of lunchtime Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, additional advisories may be issued later today as the forecast evolves, it adds.
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Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditions—no plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But that’s not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Year’s wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. We’re bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
What’s in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
