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.

• Daytime and nighttime single lane closures on I-495 North and South
• Nighttime multi-lane closures on I-495 North and South, including triple left lane closures throughout the project corridor
• Daytime and nighttime single lane closures on Georgetown Pike
• Daytime flagging operations on Live Oak Drive and Lewinsville Road

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-495 North

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Single right lane closures on northbound I-495 between the Dulles Corridor interchange and George Washington Memorial Parkway for sound wall demo, tree clearing, and excavation work.

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Friday, April 7, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. 

Triple left lane closures on northbound I-495 throughout the project corridor for joint repair work. Note: this work is scheduled to take place nightly through the spring as weather conditions allow.  

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Friday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Alternating mobile single lane closures on northbound I-495 throughout the project corridor as needed for traffic management.

I-495 South

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Single right lane closures on southbound I-495 between the Dulles Corridor interchange and George Washington Memorial Parkway for sound wall demo, tree clearing, and excavation work.

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., Friday, April 7, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and Saturday, April 8, 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. 

Triple left lane closures on southbound I-495 throughout the project corridor for joint repair work. Note: this work is scheduled to take place nightly through the spring as weather conditions allow.  

Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7, 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Single right lane closure on the southbound I-495 exit lanes to George Washington Memorial Parkway (Exit 43) and Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) for barrier placement for jack and bore work.

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Friday, April 7, 9:30 am. to 12 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. 

Alternating mobile single lane closures on southbound I-495 throughout the project corridor as needed for traffic management.

LIVE OAK DRIVE

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Live Oak Drive will be reduced to a single lane to accommodate temporary drainage and paving grading work. Flagging operations alternating single traffic lanes will be in effect.

GEORGETOWN PIKE INTERCHANGE 

Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The left turn lane on eastbound Georgetown Pike to northbound I-495 will be closed for bridge work. The onramp from Georgetown Pike to northbound I-495 also will be narrowed at this time.

Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The right lane and turn lane on westbound Georgetown Pike will be closed for bridge work.

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Friday, April 7, 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. 

Alternating single lane closures on east- and westbound Georgetown Pike for temporary striping work.

LEWINSVILLE ROAD

Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, April 7, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Lewinsville Road will be reduced to a single lane to accommodate sidewalk replacement work. Flagging operations alternating single traffic lanes will be in effect on the Lewinsville Road bridge over I-495.

DULLES CORRIDOR INTERCHANGE 

Dulles Toll Road

Wednesday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Right shoulder closure on westbound Dulles Toll Road (267 Connector) between Route 123 and the I-495 interchange for soil sampling for overhead sign work.

I-495 South Overnight Triple Lane Closures

Reminder: Nightly triple lane closures began March 6 on southbound I-495 for joint repair work. These overnight closures will continue through spring as weather conditions allow. Closures began near the American Legion Bridge and will progress south on the approximately 2.5-mile 495 NEXT project corridor. At least one lane will remain 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. Learn more about the traffic change here.

New Exit Ramp for I-495 North Exit to Dulles Toll Road

Reminder: Motorists traveling on northbound I-495 heading for westbound Dulles Toll Road must take a new, earlier exit. The new exit ramp is located about one-third of a mile ahead of the old, closed Exit 45. To facilitate this new traffic pattern, I-495 has been reduced from four to three lanes for approximately one-half mile near the Dulles Corridor interchange. Learn more about the traffic change here.

See the new traffic pattern 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.

Learn More About the Project

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