Fatal Accident Near Mantua
On the afternoon of September 9, a 13-year-old student at Frost Middle School was tragically killed while riding his bike along Pickett Road. Families in Mantua were shocked and saddened by the news, and several students from Mantua were on buses that passed by the crash site. Dr. Michelle Reid and School Board Member Karl […]
Traffic and Infrastructure Updates, June 2026
Status of Repairs to Big Dip on Hamilton I spoke with VDOT to find out why nothing has been done regarding the big dip in Hamilton near Alba, which we reported to them over 2 months ago. It seems VDOT notified the utility and is waiting for them to fix it. When I asked how […]
Traffic and Infrastructure Activities, April 2026
Traffic As potholes appear in the spring thaw, send addresses to transportation@mantua.org to let us know where they are, and we’ll bring them to VDOT’s attention. You also can report potholes yourselves at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/. VDOT asks for measurements and photos when possible and an address to help them locate the problem. For major issues, such […]
Sidewalks and Trails, December 2025
The MCA met with the Providence Supervisor’s office as well as the team responsible for trail building and maintenance at the Fairfax County Park Authority to discuss walking and biking infrastructure in Mantua. The 2025 Mantua Issues Survey found that roughly three quarters of Mantuans want to see more trails and sidewalks in our community. […]
Potholes Filled on Stoneleigh and Hamilton, December 2025
The MCA is filling potholes in Mantua again! Winter to spring is when most potholes form, and the MCA notifies the Virginia Department of Transportation, which owns virtually all of the roads in Mantua, whenever we find them. The latest streets to get attention are Stoneleigh Ct. and Hamilton Dr. If you see a pothole […]
Traffic and Infrastructure Updates, October 2025
A speed-tracking sign was installed on Prosperity Avenue and Southwick Street by FCPD last week for traffic coming from Route 236, following a fatal crash near there earlier this year. The officer in charge of the sign reports that speeding above 45 mph along Prosperity, which has a 30 mph speed limit, was mostly concentrated […]
Digging Out Mantua, February 2026
The winter storm that hit Mantua on Jan. 23 brought serious snow and ice, and showcased how much Mantuans support each other. Residents helped each other shovel sidewalks and driveways, and the MCA helped connect neighbors with VDOT. MCA filed dozens of snow removal requests with VDOT, and spent hours on hold with customer service […]