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.

495 NEXT Bike and Pedestrian Trail Opens June 27

The approximate two-and-a-half-mile paved trail runs parallel to I-495 between Lewinsville Road and Live Oak Drive in the McLean area. Situated behind new noise walls, the trail provides a safe, separated facility for bicyclists and pedestrians with newly-built connections across the Beltway at Lewinsville Road, Old Dominion Drive, and Georgetown Pike.

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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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May 27, 2026

Overnight closures on 95 Express Lanes this summer

If you travel the 95 Express Lanes late at night, stay alert for lane closuresthis summer.Read more

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

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