You have places to be. The Express Lanes will help get you there faster with quick, simple and predictable travel along 495, 95 and 395 in Northern Virginia. Grab your E-ZPass®, buckle up and enjoy riding in the fast lanes.

Safety tips for summer and fall travel

With back-to-school travels, 495 Express Lanes Nothern Extension work, and maintenance activities coming up, make sure to take extra care on the road. 

Alerts and travel tips

Labor Day Reversal Schedule

The Lanes will run north all day on Sept. 1, and weekday reversals start at 11 a.m. again beginning Sept. 2.
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Recent news

August 26, 2025

Labor Day 2025 Reversal Schedule

The 95 and 395 Express Lanes will run northbound all day on Labor Day, Monday, September 1.On Tuesday, September 2, weekday reversals will begin again at 11 a.m. with the southbound Lanes fully open by about 1 p.m. Read more

Easy travel with the Express Lanes app

Take a few seconds to download the Express Lanes mobile app to get even more time back for yourself. From completing on-the-go payments to planning your trip, the Express Lanes mobile app places convenience in your hands. Use the app before you start driving to:

  • Check out real-time toll prices
  • View live traffic camera feeds
  • Find entries and exits along your preferred Express Lanes route
  • Learn the rules of the road to safely use the Express Lanes