495 NEXT Project

Lane Closures and Traffic Changes

For October 24 - October 31, 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

Nighttime multi-lane closures on I-495 North and South.
Daytime single and mobile lane closures on I-495 North and South.
Nighttime single lane closure on I-495 North Express Lanes from the Dulles Toll Road to the Old Dominion Drive bridge.
Continuous weekend single lane closures on the northbound and southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Nighttime ramp closure from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to I-495 South.
Nighttime ramp narrowing on I-495 North general purpose and Express Lanes exits to the westbound Dulles Toll Road.
Nighttime single lane closure on the westbound Dulles Toll Road just west of the I-495 interchange.

Lane Closures

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-495 North and South

Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Single left lane closures on northbound and southbound I-495 between the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Georgetown Pike for bridge for work on the Georgetown Pike bridge pier and under the Live Oak Drive bridge.

Monday, October 24, through Thursday, October 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mobile single right lane closures on northbound and southbound I-495 from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to just before the American Legion Bridge to prep for nighttime sign removal.

Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Triple right lane closures on southbound I-495 from the George Washington Memorial Parkway to the Georgetown Pike bridge for roadway joint repairs.

Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Double left lane closures on northbound I-495 from Georgetown Pike to the George Washington Memorial Parkway for support work on the Georgetown Pike bridge.

Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Double left lane closures on northbound I-495 from the Dulles Toll Road to Georgetown Pike for removing signs.

Monday, October 24, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Single right lane closure on the northbound I-495 Express Lanes from the Dulles Toll Road to the Old Dominion Drive bridge for sign removal.

Wednesday, October 26, and Thursday, October 27, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Triple right lane closures on northbound I-495 from Georgetown Pike to the George Washington Memorial Parkway for support work on the Georgetown Pike bridge.

Friday, October 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Double left lane closures on northbound I-495 from Georgetown Pike to the George Washington Memorial Parkway for support work on the Georgetown Pike bridge.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY INTERCHANGE

George Washington Memorial Parkway North and South

Friday, October 28, at 10 p.m. through Monday, October 31, at 5 a.m.

Continuous single left lane closures on the northbound and southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway for surface work.

DULLES CORRIDOR INTERCHANGE

Dulles Toll Road

Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Single left lane closure on the westbound Dulles Toll Road just west of the I-495 interchange and before the toll plaza for crossover work.

Traffic Changes

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.

I-495 Interchange Ramps

Several interchange ramps in the project corridor have been or will be narrowed to allow for daytime and nighttime shoulder strengthening work. The ramps will be narrowed through October.

Ramps that are or will be narrowed include:

Ramp from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to I-495 South
Ramp from I-495 North to eastbound George Washington Memorial Parkway
Ramp from I-495 North to Georgetown Pike
Ramp from westbound Dulles Toll Road to I-495 North

Ramp from George Washington Memorial Parkway West to I-495 South Detour

Advance Notice: Beginning the night of October 24, the ramp from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to southbound I-495 will be closed and a detour will be in place for several nights for joint repair work.

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