Sterling Development Tracker: What Is Proposed, in Design, Under Way and Done
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Last updated October 15, 2026
Quick answer: as of October 15, 2026, the biggest projects under way in Sterling are the W&OD Trail bridge over Sterling Boulevard (completion planned for spring 2028), the East Maple Avenue sidewalk (fall 2026) and the Northern Virginia Science Center at Kincora (opening expected in 2027). In design are a fourth eastbound lane on Route 7 between the Loudoun County Parkway and Route 28 (construction estimated fall 2027 to spring 2029) and a Cascades Parkway shared-use path, which has a public hearing on Oct. 26, 2026. Dulles Airport’s center north-south runway is closed for work through at least November 2026. Each item below links to its official page.
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Sterling Projects at a Glance
Status as of October 15, 2026. Each project links to its official page.
| Project | Status | Timing | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Boulevard W&OD Trail bridge | Under construction | Construction spring 2026 to spring 2028; trail shifted to connector trails the week of Aug. 10, 2026 | Loudoun County |
| Route 7 eastbound lane, Loudoun County Parkway to Route 28 | In design (60% design) | Right of way summer 2026 to summer 2027; construction fall 2027 to spring 2029 | Loudoun County |
| Cascades Parkway shared-use path, Victoria Station Drive/Loudoun Park Lane to Nokes Boulevard/Potomac View Road | In design | Public hearing Oct. 26, 2026; comments due Nov. 6; design phase through FY 2027 | Loudoun County |
| East Maple Avenue sidewalk, Enterprise Street to South Sterling Boulevard | Under construction | Estimated completion fall 2026 | Loudoun County |
| Route 7 and Countryside Boulevard shared-use paths and sidewalk | Planning | Planning phase through FY 2028 | Loudoun County |
| Dulles Airport center north-south runway | Temporary closure | Through at least November 2026 | Loudoun County |
| Northern Virginia Science Center at Kincora | Under construction | Building completion scheduled for 2026; public opening expected in 2027 | NOVASci |
| Dulles Town Center | Management change complete; redevelopment under evaluation | Comstock took over management May 1, 2026; no rezoning application found | Comstock |
| Data Center Standards and Locations review | Under study | Completion anticipated spring or summer 2027 | Loudoun County |
| Airport Impact Overlay District map update | Complete | Adopted Jan. 17, 2023 | Loudoun County |
The W&OD Trail Bridge Over Sterling Boulevard
Under construction. Loudoun County is building a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that will carry the W&OD Trail over Sterling Boulevard (Route 846) and remove the current at-grade crossing, which the county says sees about 2,000 crossings a day. Beginning the week of Aug. 10, 2026, all trail traffic moved to new connector trails on both sides of Sterling Boulevard, crossing at the existing crosswalk, and that temporary layout stays until the bridge is done. NOVA Parks says completion is planned for spring 2028 and the trail stays open, with lane shifts and flagging on Sterling Boulevard while crews work. Funding comes from general obligation bonds, cash proffers and local tax funding. Questions: 703-737-8624.
Route 7 Eastbound: A Fourth Lane to Route 28
In design. The county project extends the eastbound merge lane on Route 7 from the Loudoun County Parkway entrance ramp to the Route 28 exit ramp, creating four continuous lanes between the two interchanges. The project page lists the current phase as 60% design, with right-of-way and utility work from summer 2026 to summer 2027 and construction from fall 2027 to spring 2029. Comments can be sent to county staff at any time through the project’s online form.
Sidewalks and Trails in Sterling Neighborhoods
Loudoun County’s Sidewalk and Trail Program fills missing links, with priority on connections to the W&OD Trail and the Silver Line. Sterling-area projects listed in October 2026:
- Cascades Parkway (Victoria Station Drive/Loudoun Park Lane to Nokes Boulevard/Potomac View Road), in design: design public hearing Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Park View High School cafeteria, 400 W. Laurel Avenue; online comments through Nov. 6.
- East Maple Avenue (Enterprise Street to South Sterling Boulevard), under construction: estimated completion fall 2026.
- Church Road (Magnolia Road to West Holly Avenue), in design: phase completion FY 2028.
- Sterling Boulevard (W&OD Trail to Shaw Road), in design: phase completion FY 2029.
- Potomac View Road (Cascades Parkway to the First Baptist Church driveway), in design: phase completion FY 2027.
- Route 7 and Countryside Boulevard shared-use paths, planning: phase completion FY 2028.
Loudoun County’s fiscal year runs July through June, so FY 2027 ends in June 2027.
Dulles Airport: Runway Work Through November 2026
Temporary. Loudoun County said on Sept. 25, 2026 that maintenance on Dulles Airport’s center north-south runway is diverting flights to the other two north-south runways through at least November 2026, so neighborhoods around the airport may notice more aircraft than usual. MWAA says the flights follow approved FAA flight paths. Concerns go to MWAA’s Noise Information Office at 703-417-1204. More in Living near Dulles Airport in Sterling.
Kincora’s Science Center and Dulles Town Center
Northern Virginia Science Center, under construction: the 70,000-square-foot museum on donated land at Kincora reached its topping out on Nov. 12, 2025. Its foundation says the building is scheduled for completion in 2026, with doors expected to open to the public in 2027. See Living in Kincora.
Dulles Town Center, under evaluation: Comstock Holding Companies took over day-to-day management of the 1.4 million-square-foot mall on May 1, 2026 and says it will advise the owner, Virginia Investment Properties, on redevelopment options. We found no rezoning application on file as of October 15, 2026.
Data Center Rules: Under Review Through 2027
Under study. Loudoun County counted about 233 existing data center buildings as of March 1, 2026, ended by-right data center development in 2025, and now requires a special exception with a public hearing for new data centers. Its Data Center Standards and Locations project is expected to finish in spring or summer 2027. Check any address on the county’s map of existing and proposed data centers.
How to Read a Status Label
- Planning: the project is identified and funded for study; details can change.
- In design: engineering plans are being drawn, often with a public hearing; right-of-way and utility work follow.
- Under construction: crews are on site; expect lane shifts and detours.
- Under study or evaluation: a policy review or private study with no approved project yet.
- Temporary: a short-term change with a stated end date.
- Complete: adopted or finished.
Schedules shift; check the official page before relying on a date.
Sterling Development FAQ
When will the W&OD Trail bridge over Sterling Boulevard be finished?
Loudoun County and NOVA Parks say completion is planned for spring 2028. Until then, trail users cross Sterling Boulevard at the existing crosswalk using connector trails that opened the week of Aug. 10, 2026.
Is Route 7 being widened near Route 28?
Loudoun County is designing a fourth eastbound lane on Route 7 from the Loudoun County Parkway entrance ramp to the Route 28 exit ramp, with construction estimated from fall 2027 to spring 2029.
Why are there more planes over Sterling this fall?
Loudoun County said on Sept. 25, 2026 that Dulles Airport’s center north-south runway is closed for work through at least November 2026, shifting flights to the other two north-south runways.
When does the Northern Virginia Science Center open?
Its foundation says the building at Kincora is scheduled for completion in 2026, with doors expected to open to the public in 2027.
Is Dulles Town Center being redeveloped?
Comstock took over management on May 1, 2026 and says it will evaluate redevelopment options for the owner. We found no rezoning application as of October 15, 2026.
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Sources
Sources (last updated October 15, 2026):
- Loudoun County: Sterling Boulevard and W&OD Trail Overpass; Route 7 Eastbound Widening; Sidewalk & Trail Program; Runway Work at Dulles Airport (Sept. 25, 2026); Data Centers: The Loudoun Story; Airport Impact Overlay District
- NOVA Parks: W&OD Sterling Boulevard overpass alert
- Northern Virginia Science Center: topping out (Nov. 12, 2025)
- Comstock Holding Companies: Comstock to Assume Management of Dulles Town Center Mall (April 30, 2026)
- Photo: Route 28 north from Sterling Boulevard by Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.