395 Lane Closure Content – Week of August 5

August 5, 2019

The express version

  • Weather permitting, there are upcoming closures on the I-395 HOV and regular lanes this week.
  • Look out for detours and drive safely.

Be prepared for overnight and daytime HOV lane closures

Roadwork for the I-395 HOV lanes requires an overnight closure of the HOV lanes from near Edsall Rd. to the 14th St. Bridge. Weather permitting, the closure will take place during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along the I-395 HOV lanes may require daytime closures to accommodate project activities. Weather permitting, closures would potentially take place during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a full weekend HOV closure starting Friday, August 9, at 11 p.m. and concluding Monday, August 12, at 4 a.m.

Also be on the lookout for overnight and daytime closures on the regular lanes

Daytime closures in the I-395 south right regular lanes will occur during the following times: 

  • Monday, August 5: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Daytime closures in the I-395 north left regular lanes will occur during the following times: 

  • Monday, August 5: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Roadwork along King Street to I-395 south requires overnight closure of the King Street eastbound to I-395 south ramp. Detour info is below. Weather permitting, the closure will take place during the following times: 

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along the King Street will require overnight total closures of the King Street eastbound to I-395 north ramp. A detour will be in place. Weather permitting the closure will take place during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along I-395 south will require overnight total closures of the I-395 SB exit ramp on to Duke Street (Exit 3A). A detour will be in place. Weather permitting the closure will take place during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along I-395 south will require overnight total closures of the I-395 SB exit ramp on to westbound Edsall Road (Exit 2B). A detour will be in place. Weather permitting the closure will take place during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along I-395 will require overnight closures of the South Glebe Road to I-395 north ramp. A detour will be in place. Weather permitting the closure will take place during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along I-395 will require overnight closures of the eastbound Duke Street to I-395 south ramp. A detour will be in place. Weather permitting the closure will take place during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along I-395 south will require an overnight, single-lane closure on the right regular lane. This may expand to a double-lane closure, if necessary. Weather permitting, closures may take place on the following nights:

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along I-395 South will require an overnight, two-lane closure on the left regular lanes. This may expand to a double-lane closure, if necessary. Weather permitting, closures may take place on the following nights:

  • Monday, August 5: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Friday, August 9: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Saturday, August 10: 12 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Roadwork along I-395 North will require an overnight, multi-lane closure on the right general purpose lanes between Glebe Road and Route 27. Weather permitting, closures may take place on the following nights:

  • Monday, August 5: 12:00 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6: 12:00 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 7: 12:00 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: 12:00 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Due to required overhead sign work, there will be a brief total stoppage of traffic on I-395 North in the area of Exit 8B. Traffic stoppage should not exceed 30 minutes. Weather permitting, these stoppages may take place on the following nights:

  • Wednesday, August 7: between 12:00 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 8: between 12:00 a.m  to 4:30 a.m.

Ramps will be narrowed at Duke Street and Seminary Road during the following times:

  • Monday, August 5: 10 a.m  to 3 p.m. if northbound; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. if southbound
  • Tuesday, August 6: 10 a.m  to 3 p.m. if northbound; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. if southbound
  • Wednesday, August 7: 10 a.m  to 3 p.m. if northbound; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. if southbound
  • Thursday, August 8: 10 a.m  to 3 p.m. if northbound; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. if southbound

Due to scheduled work for the 395 Express Lanes project, the I-395 north on-ramp at Shirlington Circle has been narrowed to one lane until work is completed in this area – currently anticipated in September 2019.

Scheduled bridge work on I-395 north in the areas of Braddock Road and Joyce Street will require multi-lane closures over the weekend. A single lane closure will be in effect starting 10:00 p.m. on August 9, until 5:00 a.m. on August 12. Weather permitting, multi-lane closures will be in effect at the following times:

  • Saturday, August 10: 10 p.m. until 8 a.m.

Detour

To access I-395 south, drivers traveling east on King Street will need to take the I-395 exit ramp and turn left onto I-395 north, turn right onto Exit 6 Shirlington, follow the signs to Shirlington and then get back onto I-395 south.

detour

Where to go

When it comes to closures, it’s important to drive safely. If you’re travelling through the area during these times, just look out for the on-road signage and stay alert. You can also sign up for e-newsletters and traffic alerts on the Contact Us page.

Safe Travels,
The Express Lanes Team