Telegraph Road Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening
City of Alexandria, VA · Bridges · Client: VDOT
Project details
Bridge rehabilitation and widening project for a major arterial road in Alexandria, Virginia.

Innovative Engineering Solutions for the Mid-Atlantic
Athavale, Lystad & Associates, Inc. (ALA) is a civil and structural engineering practice founded in 1985, with offices in McLean, Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland. Serving the Mid-Atlantic region for four decades, it delivers comprehensive structural design, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and facility inspections. The practice primarily supports public sector clients and transportation agencies with infrastructure solutions, including bridge design, highway engineering, and transit corridor projects.
W. Damian MesiaPrincipal
Khaled AlamdeenPrincipal
Julien MartinPrincipal
Daniel P. WalshPrincipal
Robert LandersPrincipal
Juan C. LemusPrincipal
Provides comprehensive analysis, design, and evaluation of various transit and pedestrian systems.
Develops durable, efficient structures that enhance connectivity and regional mobility.
Focuses on safety, accessibility, and visual integration for community-oriented walkways.
Improves regional transport networks to facilitate safer, more sustainable vehicle mobility.
Develops high-capacity road systems to support smooth and reliable regional transit.
Optimizes traffic flow and safety at critical junctions through strategic layout planning.
Expands existing corridors to accommodate rising traffic demands and reduce congestion.
Addresses water resource management to protect local communities and surrounding landscapes.
Designs systems to control, filter, and direct runoff from developed areas.
Develops specialized structures to prevent and minimize flooding risks.
Implements environmental measures to stabilize soils and protect terrain integrity.
Ensures the structural integrity and long-term compliance of public assets.
Assesses the safety and physical condition of elevated spans in accordance with safety standards.
Evaluates buildings and transit facilities to confirm adherence to safety regulations.
Maintains oversight on active worksites to verify strict compliance with project specifications.
Verifies that all building materials and processes meet established engineering standards.
Monitors adherence to contractual obligations, schedules, and technical requirements.
Implements and enforces protocols to protect workers and the general public.
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