495 NEXT Project

Lane Closures and Traffic Changes

For August 23 - August 26, 2022

The following construction-related lane closures and traffic changes are planned to occur in the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project corridor. Travelers should expect potential delays when traveling in this area, and are encouraged to visit 511virginia.org for current information on travel conditions and work zones in Virginia. All construction-related work and closures are subject to change based on weather and other factors.

Upcoming Highlights

Daytime single lane closures on I-495 North and South at the Georgetown Pike Bridge.
Nighttime double lane closures on I-495 North and South at the Georgetown Pike Bridge.
Daytime and nighttime single lane closures on the Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495.

Lane Closures

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-495 North and South at Georgetown Pike Bridge

Tuesday, August 23, through Thursday, August 25, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Single left lane closures on northbound I-495 at the Georgetown Pike Bridge for bridge pier work.

Tuesday, August 23, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Double left lane closures on southbound I-495 at the Georgetown Pike Bridge for bridge demolition work and cleanup.

Wednesday, August 24, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Double left lane closures on northbound I-495 at the Georgetown Pike Bridge for bridge demolition work and cleanup.

Thursday, August 25, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Double right lane closures on northbound I-495 at the Georgetown Pike Bridge for bridge demolition work and cleanup.

GEORGETOWN PIKE INTERCHANGE

Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495

Tuesday, August 23, through Friday, August 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Single right lane closures on westbound Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 for bridge demolition work and handrail installation.

Traffic Changes

I-495 North between the Dulles Corridor Interchange and George Washington Memorial Parkway

Reminder: The Green Arrow/Red X left-shoulder lane is now permanently closed on

northbound I-495 in Virginia from where the current I-495 Express Lanes end near

the Dulles Corridor interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This

closure is to accommodate new bridge construction that will span the wider, future

Beltway at Old Dominion Drive, Georgetown Pike and Live Oak Drive. Learn more about the closure here.

George Washington Memorial Parkway West at I-495

Reminder: The ramp from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) was 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. This traffic change will be in effect throughout construction on the 495 NEXT project. Learn more about the traffic change here.

Project Background

The I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project will extend the existing 495 Express Lanes north by two-and-a-half miles from the Dulles Corridor interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge. The project will provide new and improved connections at the Dulles Corridor and George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Other project benefits include four miles of new bicycle and pedestrian connections including a shared-use path parallel to I-495 from Lewinsville Road to near Live Oak Drive, replacement or rehabilitation of seven bridges with pedestrian accommodations, replacement of nine existing noise walls and construction of a new noise wall, environmental improvements introducing stormwater management facilities and funding restoration of the stream at Scotts Run, and dedicated funding to support transit improvements in the corridor including new bus service over the American Legion Bridge.

495 NEXT is a public-private partnership project between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Transurban, operator of the existing 495 Express Lanes. Lane Construction is the design-build contractor for the project. The new extended lanes are scheduled to open in 2025.

Learn More About the Project

Check out www.495NEXT.org for additional information.

Questions?

Email: 495NorthernExtension@vdot.virginia.gov

Call: Construction Inquiry Line, 703-592-6430

Virginia Department of Transportation, Michelle Holland, 703-586-0487

Transurban, Brent McKenzie, 571-326-5609

Lane Construction, John Undeland, 703-785-3461