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.

Join our 4.95K Fun Run on June 27

Together with VDOT, we are hosting a FREE family-friendly 4.95K fun run in McLean on Saturday, June 27, at 8 a.m. The event will celebrate the opening of the 495 NEXT project's bicycle and pedestrian trail. FREE food and activities will be available before and after the Fun Run, including face painting, balloon artists, magic tricks, music and more.

Join the fun

Spring means road construction season

It's springtime, and that means highway construction season is ramping up across the greater Washington D.C. region. Make sure to slow down, use extra caution and stay alert for crews as you travel roadways with active work zones. 
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Recent news

May 21, 2026

495 Express Lanes Extension’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Planned to Open June 27

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban today announced that a new shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail is scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, June 27.To celebrate the opening of the trail, VDOT and Transurban will host a free community 4.95 kilometer fun-run-style event on the morning of Saturday, June 27.Read more

May 4, 2026

Overnight closures on 495 Express Lanes in May

Portions of the northern 495 Express Lanes and its connecting ramps in the McLean/Tysons area will be closed during overnight periods in early May for paving, pavement marking and signage installation, bridge work, and other activities.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