395 Express Lanes testing: Friday, October 18-Saturday, October 19

October 17, 2019

The express version

  • Drivers can expect to see testing on the soon-to-open 395 Express Lanes starting this Friday night and into Saturday
  • The testing will affect the 95 Express Lanes which will also be closed
  • This activity will include tests designed to make sure drivers have a smooth experience once the Lanes open

Be prepared for lane closures for testing on October 18-19

To prepare for the 395 Express Lanes opening in November, we will be testing signs on the 395 HOV lanes on the night of Friday, October 18 and into Saturday, October 19. As per usual, the 395 HOV lanes will remain closed throughout the weekend. You can expect to see information displayed on the pricing signs on the 395 HOV lanes. No need to be alarmed, we’re just conducting some tests on the signs to make sure drivers have the best experience once we open the Express Lanes this November.

This testing will also cause closures on the 95 Express Lanes. The 95 Express Lanes reversal schedule will be adjusted this weekend due to testing. Due to the nature of the testing activities, the reversal schedule is subject to change and exact times are not available. Drivers should review on-road signs that indicate whether the Lanes are open or closed and should never attempt to enter the Lanes if an access point is closed. 

Friday

  • Southbound Lanes close around 11 p.m. 

Saturday 

  • Remain closed until early morning
  • Open northbound for a period of about 3 hours in the early morning
  • Close for reversal
  • Open southbound beginning mid-morning until 2 p.m. 
  • Close for reversal 
  • Open northbound around 4 p.m. and remain northbound throughout the weekend 

From Friday night into Saturday, you should take extra care if you are traveling through the area. You can also sign up for e-newsletters and traffic alerts on the Contact Us page.

Safe Travels,
The Express Lanes Team