09/28/2023
Traffic to follow signed detour
FAIRFAX, VA – The ramp from Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to I-495 North in McLean toward the American Legion Bridge is scheduled to close during overnight hours this weekend, Friday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct.. 1. A detour will be in place to I-495 South, where drivers can access I-495 North at the Route 123 interchange. This ramp closure is necessary to accommodate stormwater drainage work as part of the 495 NEXT project.
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09/21/2023
UPDATE (Sept. 21, 2023): The planned stormwater drainage work requiring the Georgetown Pike to I-495 North ramp closure in McLean that previously was scheduled for this Fri., Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 24, has been postponed and is rescheduled for next weekend, Fri., Sept. 29 through Sunday, Oct. 1, with work taking place Sunday night to Monday morning, Oct. 2, if needed. The work hours and detour will be the same as listed below.
FAIRFAX, VA – The ramp from Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to I-495 North in McLean toward the American Legion Bridge is scheduled to close during overnight hours this weekend, Friday, Sept. 22 - Sunday, Sept. 24. A detour will be in place to I-495 South, where drivers can access I-495 North at the Route 123 interchange. This ramp closure is necessary to accommodate stormwater drainage work as part of the 495 NEXT project.
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09/20/2023
Traffic to follow signed detour
FAIRFAX, VA – The ramp from Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to I-495 North in McLean toward the American Legion Bridge is scheduled to close during overnight hours this weekend, Friday, Sept. 22 - Sunday, Sept. 24. A detour will be in place to I-495 South, where drivers can access I-495 North at the Route 123 interchange. This ramp closure is necessary to accommodate stormwater drainage work as part of the 495 NEXT project.
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09/14/2023
Stoppages to occur between midnight and 5 a.m. for signal work
UPDATE (Sept. 14, 2023): Overnight full traffic stops at Georgetown Pike and I-495 in McLean will continue tonight between midnight and 5 a.m. for traffic signal work.
FAIRFAX, VA – Two nights of intermittent traffic stoppages are scheduled to occur next week beginning Monday, Sept. 11 on the ramps connecting Georgetown Pike and I-495 South as well as at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and I-495 South for traffic signal work related to the 495 NEXT project. These stoppages, which may be up to 30 minutes each, will occur between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.
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09/13/2023
Traffic to be detoured to Georgetown Pike Interchange Exit 44 to access Parkway
FAIRFAX, VA – The ramp from southbound I-495 to southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway is scheduled to close during overnight hours Thursday, Sept. 14, and Friday, Sept. 15. The ramp will close between the hours of 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., and traffic will be detoured to the next exit to access the George Washington Parkway. This closure is necessary for crews to conduct stormwater drainage work as part of the 495 NEXT project.
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09/08/2023
Stoppages to occur between midnight and 5 a.m. for signal work
FAIRFAX, VA – Two nights of intermittent traffic stoppages are scheduled to occur next week beginning Monday, Sept. 11 on the ramps connecting Georgetown Pike and I-495 South as well as at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and I-495 South for traffic signal work related to the 495 NEXT project. These stoppages, which may be up to 30 minutes each, will occur between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.
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08/18/2023
UPDATE #2 (Aug. 18, 2023): The planned signal work requiring overnight full traffic stops at Georgetown Pike and I-495 in McLean that previously was scheduled for this week, as well as next Monday, Aug. 21 and Tuesday, Aug. 22, has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
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08/17/2023
Planned work cancelled for Aug. 17 and Aug. 18
UPDATE (Aug. 17, 2023): The planned signal work requiring overnight full traffic stops at Georgetown Pike and I-495 in McLean is cancelled for tonight (Thursday, Aug. 17) and tomorrow night (Friday, Aug. 18). An updated schedule of this work and traffic stops will be provided on Monday, Aug. 21.
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08/15/2023
Stoppages to occur between midnight and 5 a.m. for signal work
FAIRFAX, VA – Four nights of intermittent traffic stoppages are scheduled to occur beginning Thursday, Aug.17 on the ramps connecting Georgetown Pike and I-495 South as well as at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and I-495 South for traffic signal work as part of the 495 NEXT project. These stoppages, which may be up to 30 minutes each, will occur between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.
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08/08/2023
Slow-roll lane closures with full intermittent stops between midnight and 5 a.m. needed for utility relocation work
FAIRFAX, VA – Slow-roll lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes are scheduled to occur on north- and southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) at Georgetown Pike in McLean during overnight hours this Wednesday through Saturday (August 9-12) for utility relocation work. Stoppages will occur each night between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. Following each stoppage, all lanes will reopen to clear traffic in both directions before the next stoppage is implemented.
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08/03/2023
Stoppages needed for utility relocation work as part of the 495 NEXT project
FAIRFAX, VA – Periodic stoppages of up to 30 minutes are scheduled to occur on I-495 North and South at Georgetown Pike in McLean during overnight hours next Wednesday through Saturday (August 9-12) for utility relocation work. Stoppages will occur between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. Following each stoppage, one lane will reopen to clear traffic in each direction before the next stoppage is implemented.
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07/26/2023
Traffic Will Detour to Georgetown Pike Interchange to Access Parkway
FAIRFAX, VA – Starting on or about Wednesday night, August 2, and continuing nightly through August 3, the ramp from southbound I-495 toward Tysons to eastbound George Washington Memorial Parkway will close from 11 p.m. through 4 a.m. the next morning. This closure is necessary for crews to safely shift the ramp’s alignment and complete clearing work for new stormwater drainage facilities as part of the 495 NEXT project. Motorists should follow the signed detour listed below.
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07/07/2023
Stoppages needed to remove overhead roadway signs: I-495 South general purpose lanes will remain open during work
FAIRFAX, VA – Periodic stoppages of up to 30 minutes on the southbound I-495 collector-distributor road near Georgetown Pike (exit 44) are scheduled to occur during overnight hours next Wednesday through Friday night (July 12 through 14). Following each stoppage, one lane will reopen to clear traffic before the next stoppage is implemented. Stoppages will occur between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. The southbound I-495 general purpose lanes will remain open to traffic.
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06/05/2023
Motorists Will Be Detoured to Rt. 123 South to Access I-495 North
FAIRFAX, VA – Between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. starting Monday, June 5, and continuing nightly through Friday, June 9, 495 NEXT project crews will close the ramp from the westbound Dulles Toll Road to northbound I-495. The nightly ramp closure is necessary to safely allow crews to conduct joint repairs at the top of the ramp to the Beltway lanes.
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05/30/2023
Closures necessary to remove overhead signs
FAIRFAX, VA – Between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. starting Wednesday, May 31 and continuing through Friday, June 2, 495 NEXT project work crews will implement periodic stoppages of all lanes for up to 30 minutes on the northbound I-495 general purpose and express lanes near the Lewinsville Road overpass and George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange (Exit 43). Following each 30-minute stoppage, one lane will reopen to clear traffic before the next 30-minute closure is implemented.
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04/20/2023
Closures Necessary to Implement Traffic Shift
FAIRFAX, VA –Starting on or about Sunday night, April 23, three lanes of northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) between Lewinsville Road and the George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed, with one northbound lane remaining open. This triple-lane closure on northbound I-495 is scheduled for two nights (April 23 and 24). Crews will then implement triple-lane closures on southbound I-495 in the same area for the next two nights (April 25 and 26), with one southbound lane remaining open.
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03/06/2023
Drivers should expect overnight multi-lane closures; Work and closures to continue through spring
FAIRFAX, VA – Starting tonight, March 6, and continuing during nighttime hours this spring as weather conditions allow, crews will perform joint repair work on southbound I-495, beginning in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge and progressing south on the approximately 2.5-mile I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project corridor. This work will require triple lane closures on southbound I-495 with at least one lane remaining open to traffic at all times. Most of this work and related-overnight closures will occur on weeknights, though some will occur during weekend overnights.
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02/22/2023
Affecting eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road to northbound I-495; Closure needed for bridge demolition activities
FAIRFAX, VA – The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) is scheduled to close during overnight hours beginning on or about this Friday night, Feb. 24 through early morning, Monday, March 12. This ramp closure is necessary for crews to demolish the eastern section of the bridge from northbound I-495 to eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road. Following demolition, crews will build new bridges on northbound I-495 to the future express lanes and general purpose lanes.
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11/17/2022
Portion of I-495 reduced from four to three lanes to facilitate new traffic pattern; Traffic changes necessary for 495 NEXT construction.
MCLEAN, VA – Beginning on or about November 17, drivers traveling on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) to westbound Dulles Toll Road will take an earlier exit, rather than the existing left exit (Exit 45), which is closing to allow room for construction of a new, replacement I-495 bridge over the Dulles Toll Road ramps. This earlier exit ramp is an existing 495 North Express Lanes ramp located about one-third of a mile ahead of Exit 45, just before (slightly south of) the Dulles Toll Road bridges, which also will now be used by general purpose traffic
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11/03/2022
Portion of I-495 reduced from four to three lanes to facilitate new traffic pattern; Traffic changes necessary for 495 NEXT construction
MCLEAN, VA – Beginning on or about November 16, drivers traveling on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) to westbound Dulles Toll Road will take an earlier exit, rather than the existing left exit (Exit 45), which is closing to allow room for construction of a new, replacement I-495 bridge over the Dulles Toll Road ramps. This earlier exit ramp is an existing 495 North Express Lanes ramp located about one-third of a mile ahead of Exit 45, just before (slightly south of) the Dulles Toll Road bridges, which also will now be used by general purpose traffic.
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10/17/2022
Drivers should expect overnight multi-lane closures; Work and closures to continue through fall
MCLEAN, VA – Starting tonight, Mon., Oct. 17, and continuing during nighttime hours this fall as weather conditions allow, crews will conduct joint repair work on southbound I-495, beginning in the vicinity of the Georgetown Pike Bridge and progressing to the south on the approximately 2.5-mile I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. This work will require multi-lane closures on southbound I-495 with at least one lane remaining open to traffic at all times. Most of this work and related-overnight closures will occur on weeknights, though some will occur during weekend overnights.
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09/23/2022
Single lane closures to start in mid-October for 495 NEXT construction
MCLEAN, VA – Starting on or about September 26, 495 NEXT project crews will begin repair work on the east- and westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway bridges over the Capital Beltway. This work will occur during nighttime hours and will include some noisy activities such as sawing and hammering. Repairs include patching isolated areas that have potholes, uneven payment and other similar roadway damages. The repair work is planned to extend into late October.
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09/02/2022
MCLEAN, VA – On or about Tuesday night, September 6, the ramp from southbound I-495 toward Tysons to eastbound George Washington Memorial Parkway is scheduled to be closed from 11 p.m. until 4 a.m. the next morning. Crews will be conducting maintenance work on a stormwater management drain. Motorists should follow the signed detour listed below, and should use caution when traveling through this area. All work is subject to change based on weather conditions and contractor scheduling.
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08/11/2022
MCLEAN, VA – The ramp from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) will be reduced from two lanes to one lane to make room for a construction vehicle haul route that will be separated from traffic by a physical barrier. Travelers should expect possible delays when approaching and traveling on the narrowed ramp. This traffic change will be in effect throughout construction on the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. A message board will provide advance notice to approaching motorists
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07/22/2022
Traffic shift on Georgetown Pike planned Sun., July 24; Multi-lane closures necessary on Beltway during demolition including detour for southbound I-495 from George Washington Memorial Parkway
MCLEAN, VA – As early as next Wednesday night, July 27, the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project team, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will begin demolishing the north side of the Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 (side facing the George Washington Memorial Parkway). The occasionally noisy nighttime work is necessary to enable construction of the center pier of the replacement bridge, which will be longer to span the wider future Beltway.
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06/17/2022
Periodic lane closures and bridge demolition activities to begin as early as Tuesday, June 21
FAIRFAX, VA – As early as Tuesday, June 21, work crews will begin replacing the existing Georgetown Pike Beltway Bridge, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project to extend the I-495 Express Lanes from the Dulles Access Road to the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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06/01/2022
In-person and virtual project update meetings to be held on June 6 and 7
FAIRFAX, VA–The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), along with project partner, Transurban, and contractor, Lane Construction, will hold two Project Update Meetings on June 6 and 7, 2022, to provide residents and travelers an overview of project construction and design updates related to the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.
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06/01/2022
Lane Closure Necessary for 495 NEXT Construction
FAIRFAX, VA –During overnight hours tonight, Wednesday, June 1, triple-lane closures will be needed on north- and southbound I-495 between the Dulles Access Road and George Washington Memorial Parkway. These lane closures are necessary to permanently close the northbound Green Arrow/Red X left-shoulder lane (previously open during morning and afternoon peak travel periods), temporarily close the southbound left shoulder, and realign the travel lanes on I-495 to the outside.
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05/25/2022
Closure needed to accommodate 495 NEXT construction; crews to restripe and realign general purpose travel lanes
FAIRFAX- The Green Arrow/Red X left-shoulder lane on northbound I-495 (the Capital Beltway) in Virginia, which is open during morning and afternoon peak travel periods from where the current I-495 Express Lanes end near the Dulles Access Road to the George Washington Memorial Parkway, will close permanently as early as May 31, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The closure of this shoulder lane is necessary to make space in the center of the Beltway for construction of new bridges that will span the wider, future Beltway at Old Dominion Drive, Georgetown Pike and Live Oak Drive. The work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project to extend the existing 495 Express Lanes from the Dulles Corridor interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway near the American Legion Bridge.
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03/14/2022
Virginia officials and project partners mark milestone at groundbreaking ceremony; new express lanes extension to bring congestion relief, new transit options, and economic benefits
TYSONS, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the start of construction on a two-and-a-half-mile extension of the express lanes on Interstate 495 between the Dulles Corridor and the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Fairfax County. Governor Youngkin was joined by Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shep Miller, state and local officials, and Transurban—Virginia’s project partner and operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes—at a groundbreaking ceremony to officially kick off construction on the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. The latest extension of Virginia’s 90+-mile express lanes network planned for Northern Virginia, the project will provide new travel options, reduce congestion, support new transit services, and minimize cut-through traffic in residential communities.
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10/05/2021
Project to deliver new travel choices including cross-state American Legion Bridge bus service, and bicycle and pedestrian connections
FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and global infrastructure developer and operator Transurban executed the comprehensive agreement for the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. Additionally, Transurban selected Lane Construction as the design-build contractor for the project.
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09/01/2021
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a Virtual Public Information Meeting on September 29, 2021, to present the latest updates and information related to the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. The 495 NEXT project involves extending Virginia’s 495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge. This important project is advancing to the design and construction phase following more than three years of environmental study and traffic analysis. In June 2021, VDOT received a “Finding of No Significant Impact,” from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on its environmental assessment, and an approval from FHWA on its interchange justification report, setting the stage for the project to move to the implementation phase.
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07/09/2021
FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced today it received a “Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI),” from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Park Service (NPS) on its environmental assessment for the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. This approval enables the project to advance into the design and construction phase. Additionally, VDOT received approval from FHWA on the project’s interchange justification report, a traffic study that includes analysis of traffic impacts and benefits associated with the 495 NEXT project.
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11/12/2020
LEARN ABOUT AND PROVIDE INPUT ON I-495 AMERICAN LEGION BRIDGE TRANSIT & TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT STUDY AND I-495 EXPRESS LANES NORTHERN EXTENSION PROJECT
Virginia to hold virtual public meeting, Wednesday, November 18, 7-9 p.m.
Virginia's Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will hold a virtual public information meeting on Wednesday, November 18, from 7 until 9 p.m. to provide information and answer questions about Virginia and Maryland's effort to study multimodal transportation options aimed to reduce congestion, improve trip reliability and regional connections, and enhance existing and planned multimodal mobility and connectivity on I-495 and the American Legion Bridge. DRPT will provide a briefing and overview of draft recommendations on this I-495 American Legion Bridge Transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Study, which is being conducted jointly by DRPT and the Maryland Transit Administration.
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10/22/2020
Public invited to provide comment on study being conducted by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and Maryland Transit Administration
Virginia and Maryland are conducting the I-495/American Legion Bridge Transit/Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Study to identify a range of current and future multimodal solutions that can be implemented to reduce congestion, improve trip reliability and regional connections, and enhance existing and planned multimodal mobility and connectivity in the region. The study is focused on the western portion of I-495 between the I-95 Interchange in Maryland and I-395/95 in Virginia.
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10/13/2020
Public invited to provide formal input on project’s environmental assessment and draft design plans until December 4, 2020
FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced today it will extend the formal public comment period for the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project (495 NEXT) until Friday, December 4, 2020. The public is invited to provide formal input on the project’s Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft design plans, which were presented to the public at a virtual hearing on October 5 and an in-person hearing on October 8.
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10/05/2020
Elected Officials (13)
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, Senator Barbara Favola (D-31), Delegate Kathleen Murphy (D-34), Delegate Rip Sullivan (D-48), Delegate Mark Keam (D-35), Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust, Fairfax County Supervisor Dalia Palchik
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09/22/2020
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is offering two new opportunities for the public to ask questions about the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) Project in advance of public hearings scheduled in October. The 495 NEXT Project involves extending the 495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge to reduce congestion, improve safety and travel reliability, and provide additional travel choices. The project will involve a change in limited access control.
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09/04/2020
VDOT will present and receive public input on draft design plans and environmental assessment at virtual public hearing Oct. 5; In-person, by-appointment-only hearing on Oct. 8
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a virtual Location and Design Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2020, followed by an in-person (by-appointment-only) hearing for those unable to participate virtually on Thursday, October 8, 2020 for the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project (495 NEXT). VDOT will present and seek input on its Environmental Assessment (EA), and draft design plans for the 495 NEXT project.
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05/28/2020
FAIRFAX – Single lane closures are scheduled to occur along northbound and southbound I-495 between the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange and the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge during daytime hours on Friday, May 29, and the week of May 31.
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01/29/2019
Four projects reduce congestion and improve connectivity on I-495 and I-95, including the Occoquan Auxiliary Lane
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has signed agreements with private partner Transurban to deliver critical transportation solutions along Interstate 495 and Interstate 95. Months of close collaboration and negotiation between the Commonwealth and Transurban have resulted in a deal for four transportation infrastructure projects that will create significant value for citizens and businesses throughout Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg.
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05/11/2018
Learn about the Virginia Department of Transportation’s environmental study regarding plans to extend the I-495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange towards the Maryland line, in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge.
JUNE 11, 2018 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Presentation starts at 7 p.m.
Cooper Middle School Cafeteria
977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101
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04/19/2018
Funding approved to conduct environmental analysis of project
RICHMOND – Virginia's Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved funding in the amount of $6 million Wednesday for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to conduct an environmental study of a plan to extend the I-495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the I-495 and Dulles Toll Road interchange to the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge and Maryland line. This northern extension to the 495 Express Lanes would help relieve a traffic-choked section of I-495 by providing more capacity, new travel choices and benefits for carpoolers.
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