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News ClipPotomac Local News·Manassas, Prince William County, VA·9/7/2026

The City of Manassas, Virginia, has closed a public parking lot indefinitely on Godwin Drive and Gateway Boulevard. The closure is related to ongoing data center development in Prince William County and an upcoming workforce housing project, aiming to reduce the city's liability.

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The City of Manassas, Virginia, announced the indefinite closure of a public parking lot located at 9800 Godwin Drive and Gateway Boulevard, effective September 6. This decision is aimed at mitigating the city's liability for potential damage to personal vehicles resulting from increased commercial activity associated with a data center development underway in Prince William County and an anticipated workforce housing project.

The affected lot, previously the DMV/CSC site, is situated within Manassas' Godwin Drive industrial corridor, an area already experiencing significant data center construction. City officials did not provide details on alternative parking solutions or a reopening timeline, stating the closure would persist as long as the aforementioned projects continue.