495 NEXT Lane Closures and Traffic Changes

For July 24 - July 30, 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 triple lane closures on I-495 South with periodic stoppages of all lanes and a minor detour for motorists coming from George Washington Memorial Parkway
Daytime and nighttime single lane closures on east- and westbound Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495

Lane Closures

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-495 South near Georgetown Pike Bridge

Wednesday, July 27, through Friday, July 29, 11 p.m. to 5 am.

Alternating triple lane closures are scheduled on southbound I-495 near the Georgetown Pike Bridge, and periodic stoppages of all southbound I-495 traffic for up to 30 minutes.

Motorists coming from the George Washington Memorial Parkway heading for southbound I-495 will follow a minor detour accompanied by advance signage. Instead of accessing the Beltway from the left lane of the exit ramp, drivers will be directed to stay right and take the ramp up to Georgetown Pike, proceed straight through the traffic light, and take the ramp back down where traffic will then be able to merge onto the Beltway.

Note: These closures are weather-dependent and may extend to Saturday, July 30, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

GEORGETOWN PIKE INTERCHANGE

Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495

Sunday, July 24, and Monday, July 25, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Alternating single lane closures are scheduled on east- and westbound Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 to shift travel lanes and place barriers in preparation for bridge demolition work. There may be brief periodic stoppages of all lanes to adjust traffic signals.

Monday, July 25, through Thursday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Single right lane closures are scheduled on westbound Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 for surveying and to prepare for bridge demolition work.

Wednesday, July 27, through Friday, July 29, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Single right lane closures are scheduled on westbound Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 for bridge demolition work.

Traffic Changes

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-495 North between Dulles Toll Road 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 Toll Road 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.

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?

Visit: www.495NEXT.org

Email: 495NorthernExtension@vdot.virginia.gov

Call: 495 NEXT, 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