495 NEXT Project

Lane Closures and Traffic Changes

For August 1 - 5, 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 in both directions of I-495 near the Georgetown Pike Bridge.
Periodic, short stoppages of all southbound I-495 traffic during nighttime hours.
Daytime single lane closures on northbound I-495 at the George Washington Memorial Parkway Bridge.
Daytime and nighttime single lane closures on westbound Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495.

Lane Closures

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-495 North and South at the Georgetown Pike Bridge

Monday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 2, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Triple left lane closures are scheduled on southbound I-495 at the Georgetown Pike Bridge for bridge demolition work. There will be 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 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 to merge onto the Beltway. Learn more about this detour here.

Wednesday, August 3 through Friday, August 5, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Alternating double and triple left and right lane closures are scheduled on northbound I-495 at the Georgetown Pike Bridge for bridge demolition work.

Note: These closures may continue overnight on Saturday, August 6 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. if there are weather delays during the week.

Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Single right lane closures are scheduled on northbound I-495 under the George Washington Memorial Parkway Bridge to prepare access areas for bridge work.

GEORGETOWN PIKE INTERCHANGE

Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495

Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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

Monday, August 1, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The westbound Georgetown Pike turn lane to access the on-ramp for northbound I-495 will be closed for bridge demolition work. Detour signs to the on-ramp will be posted.

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: 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