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August 17, 2017
9th Street remains closed due to rain Garrison Public Affairs Heavy summer rains came through the Belvoir area Friday night, which caused flooding in some areas, including 9th Street and Hannah Lane; Surveyor Road; Gunston Road from 12th to 21st streets; the Commissary; and Johnston and Warren roads. A creek near Davison Army Airfield also rose. Water quickly receded from all areas, except 9th Street, which remains open only to local traffic and is temporarily not a thoroughfare between Gunston and Belvoir roads. The weather caused water damage on the guardrail side of 9th Street, which exposed underground pipes and started to lift the road and uproot nearby trees. Personnel from Richmond Express buses and Fairfax County School District are aware of the road closure. Fort Belvoir Directorate of Emergency Services asks pedestrians to stay away from the area. Drivers who want to use 9th Street between Gunston and Belvoir roads are asked to use 1st Street, beside Belvoir Hospital; or 12th Street, where the town center is. Ninth Street will be resident-only indefinitely.
Courtesy photo from Directorate of Emergency Services
Excessive weekend rains caused water damage to the side of 9th Street on Belvoir. A part of 9th Street, from Annadove Way to Gunston Road, is closed indefinitely, until the road is fixed and the area is considered safe. Pedestrians are also asked to avoid the area.
Hospital welcomes distinguished visitor
Photos by Reese Brown
Col. Jason Wieman, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital director, left, meets Desmond T. Doss Jr., at the hospital last week.
Desmond T. Doss Jr., standing, right, spoke with Service members from Fort Belvoir Hospital last week, during a tour of the facility and lunch. Doss’s father, Cpl. Desmond Doss, an Army Medic, received the Medal of Honor for his actions during WW II. Cpl. Doss, from Lynchburg, Va., was a conscientious objector who saved the lives of 75 Soldiers, while serving unarmed due to his religious convictions. His bravery was showcased in the recent film, “Hacksaw Ridge.”
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Hawaiian Luau Aug. 25, O’ Club, 6-9 p.m. All-you-can-eat buffet Tepua Hio Hio Polynesian dancers Pre-paid reservations 703-780-0930, ext. 600
Annual Springfield BridgeWalk Aug. 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Amherst Avenue, Bland Street Food, friends and ceremony Leashed pets welcome Public Affairs, 703-805-5001
Women’s Equality observance Aug. 30, 11:30 a.m. Community Center Retired CSM Cynthia Pritchett Guest speaker
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band USO, Invincible Spirit Festival Aug. 31 Pullen Track Field Bring blankets and low chairs