Prince William County Completes Beautification Project Along Sudley Road

The beautification project along Sudley Road from Rixlew Lane to Portsmouth Road has been completed. The project introduced new landscaping, including crape myrtles, knock-out roses, shamrock hollies, variegated liriope, coreopsis, salvias, nepetas and hydrangeas, all selected to enhance the appeal of the area. 

The beautification project covers portions of both the Coles and Brentsville Magisterial Districts and aligns with the Prince William County Board of Supervisors' goal of beautifying areas across the county to instill a sense of pride and community among residents. 

Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega spoke at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially recognize the project, which she said brought “some love and attention” to the area. 

“I just want to thank everybody that played a vital role in ensuring that this project was completed,” Vega said. “So, to our staff, thank you... for their commitment in ensuring that we give folks that sense of pride and joy in the area that they live in. I’m excited that this day is finally here. I want to see more of these projects, not just here, but throughout the county.”  

Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy said he was also excited about the beautification project and emphasized the broader vision for the Sudley corridor.  

“We have a lot going on here in this Sudley corridor, and this is really step one in taking and transforming this area for the good of this community. We’re looking at a complete redevelopment of the Sudley corridor all the way from the Manassas Battlefield to Godwin Drive. We have a lot of exciting opportunities for this corridor,” said Gordy. “None of this happens without the hard work of a lot of good people... I look forward to seeing a lot more happen in the future.”  

Prince William County Public Works Director Khattab Shammout highlighted the importance of the project's impact on the appearance of the heavily trafficked road. 

“The project has over 2000 plants, shrubs and trees in it. It does provide some life to the median on a roadway that is a major commuter [road] in Prince William County,” Shammout said.  

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved approximately $500,000 for beautification projects in each of the seven magisterial districts as part of its Fiscal 2024 budget. 

Watch the Buzz video about the event.