With the buildings topped out, the organization said work will shift from structural construction to interior buildout as the hospitals take shape as patient-centered facilities. | Photo Credit: Inova
- Inova held two “topping out” ceremonies marking completion of the structural framework for its new Alexandria and Franconia-Springfield hospital campuses.
- The dual-campus replacement effort follows same-day groundbreakings in 2024 and remains on track for completion in 2028, Inova said.
- Inova said the two-campus build will total more than 1.4 million square feet and is designed to expand access and modernize care delivery in Northern Virginia.
- Plans call for 192 licensed inpatient beds at the Alexandria Campus and 110 licensed inpatient beds at the Franconia-Springfield Campus.
ALEXANDRIA AND FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Inova reached a construction milestone for its Eastern Region expansion with “topping out” ceremonies for two new hospital campuses in Alexandria and Franconia-Springfield, signaling that both projects have reached full structural height.
The health system said the facilities — intended to replace the current Inova Alexandria Hospital while adding a second inpatient site — remain on schedule for completion in 2028. The ceremonies mark completion of the structural framework for the new Inova Alexandria Campus, planned at the WestEnd site of the former Landmark Mall, and the Inova Franconia-Springfield Campus, which will build on the existing Healthplex.
“What began with two groundbreakings on the same day has now grown into a once-in-a-generation transformation of healthcare delivery,” said J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, president and CEO of Inova, in a statement. “From their earliest days, these facilities were designed not just as hospitals, but as a reimagining of how we deliver Inova’s world-class care in way that is innovative, accessible, and built around the evolving needs of our patients and communities.”
The two campuses are expected to total more than 1.4 million square feet. With the buildings topped out, the organization said work will shift from structural construction to interior buildout as the hospitals take shape as patient-centered facilities.
The Alexandria Campus is planned to include 192 licensed inpatient beds in fully private rooms and services spanning advanced cardiac and neurosciences care, women’s health, outpatient specialty services and a standalone Inova Schar Cancer Center.
The Franconia-Springfield Campus is planned to include 110 licensed inpatient beds, advanced emergency and surgical services, specialized inpatient care and an outpatient center focused on orthopedic and surgical services.
“This investment is about more than new buildings — it is about a long-standing commitment to this community,” said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay, in a statement.
“Inova has been part of Alexandria’s story for more than 150 years, caring for generations of individuals and families and standing alongside our community through times of growth and change,” said City of Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins, according to an article from Inova Newsroom. “This exciting new campus at WestEnd will expand access and elevate the healthcare experience for city residents now and into the future.”
Inova also identified project partners, stating that both campuses were designed by Ballinger and Ennead Architects. Construction teams include Clark Construction for the Alexandria Campus and DPR Construction for the Franconia-Springfield site, with full completion expected in 2028.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Inova Newsroom on April 13, 2026.