Overnight closures on the 95 and 395 Express Lanes this Summer/Fall

June 3, 2025

The milling and paving activities on the 95/395 Express Lanes from near Franconia-Springfield Parkway to near Edsall Road are concluding; that segment of the Express Lanes is expected to be fully open to traffic overnight beginning the evening of Thursday, August 7, 2025. 

The project will continue further south, with milling and paving activities scheduled to begin the evening of Thursday August 7, from MM 170 to MM 158 on the 95 Express Lanes: 

Day 

Time 

Closure Type 

Monday-Thursday 

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. 

Two-lane closure 

 

10 p.m. – 4 a.m. 

Full closure 

Friday 

9 p.m. – 8 a.m. 

Two-lane closure 

Saturday (backup) 

8 p.m. – 8 a.m. 

Two-lane closure 

Sunday (backup) 

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. 

Two-lane closure 

  

10 p.m. – 4 a.m. 

Full closure 

Southbound traffic will be diverted to the general-purpose lanes via the flyover ramp near Backlick Road; travelers can re-enter the Express Lanes via the slip ramp near Dale Boulevard. Following reversal, northbound traffic will be diverted off the Express Lanes to the general-purpose lanes via the slip ramp near Prince William Parkway; travelers can re-enter the Express Lanes via the slip ramp north of Franconia-Springfield Parkway. 

All customers, especially motorcyclists, are encouraged to use extra caution when traveling in the area and transitioning between paved and unpaved lanes.