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I-95 South closure: delayed reversal

October 31, 2024

Update: The lanes are open northbound now. All southbound I-95 general-purpose lanes after MM 150 in Prince William County are currently closed. The 95 Express Lanes Northbound reversal will now begin at 3AM. For more information, follow us on X: @VAExpressLanes.

Ensuring every ride is a safe one 

October 9, 2024

A big thank you to Branches & Vines Market and our local first responders for joining us at our child car seat safety check and family event! We were so happy to serve our community and create an event that combined safety and fun in Stafford.

  • Office of Stafford County Sheriff - David “DP” Decatur, Sheriff
  • Fredericksburg Police Department
  • Rappahannock EMS Council

 

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Single-Lane Closures on Opitz Boulevard Overpass at I-95: October 2-4

October 1, 2024

Due to scheduled construction activities for the 95 Express Lanes/Opitz Boulevard ramp, there will be single-lane closures on the Opitz Boulevard westbound overpass at I-95 in Prince William County from Wednesday, October 2 at 6 AM to Friday, October 4 at 5 PM.  

Nightly closures on SB 495 Express Lanes near Tysons

September 11, 2024

Beginning on Sept. 11 and continuing through Nov., overnight milling and repaving work will take place on the 495 Express Lanes between mile markers 44 near Lee Highway and 55 near the northern terminus in Tysons. 

Work will be conducted weekdays from about 9:30 p.m. to about 5 a.m., and will require closures of ramps, segments of the 495 Express Lanes, and single left-lane closures in the general-purpose lanes. Travelers are encouraged to follow detours to the I-495 general-purpose lanes or seek alternate routes. 

Through September, expect the following overnight closures: 

Date 

Closure 

September 11 

495 Southbound Express Lanes Entrance Ramp at Scotts Crossing 

September 12 

495 Northbound Express Lanes Entrance Ramp at Scotts Crossing / Dulles Toll Road 

September 13 

495 Southbound Express Lanes Entrance Ramp at Dulles Toll Road 

September 16 

495 Southbound Express Lanes Entrance Ramp at Route 123 

September 16-19 

495 Express Lanes southbound from I-495 south to Route 7  

September 17-18 

495 Northbound Express Lanes Entrance Ramp at Route 123 

 

 

September 19 

495 Express Lanes Southbound Entrance Ramp at Route 7 

September 20 

495 Express Lanes Northbound Exit Ramp at Route 7 

September 20-25 

495 Express Lanes southbound Entrance Ramp from I-66 WB 

September 23 

495 Express Lanes Southbound Entrance Ramp from I-66 EB 

September 24 

495 Express Lanes Southbound Entrance Ramp from I-66 EB 

September 25 

495 Express Lanes Southbound Entrance Ramp at Route 29 

September 26 

495 Express Lanes Northbound Exit Ramp at Route 29 

September 26-27 

495 Express Lanes southbound from Route 7 to Lee Highway 

September 30-October 3 

495 Express Lanes southbound from I-495 to Route 7 

September 30-October 3 

495 Express Lanes northbound from I-66 to I-495 

 

Extended Lane Closure on Westbound Opitz Boulevard Over I-95 in Prince William County for Bridge Work Beginning On or About Monday, Aug. 19

August 7, 2024

Extended Lane Closure on Westbound Opitz Boulevard Over I-95 in Prince William County for Bridge Work Beginning On or About Monday, Aug. 19 Motorists advised to follow signed alternate route and plan for extra travel time   WOODBRIDGE – Westbound Opitz Boulevard from River Rock Way to Telegraph Road is scheduled to be reduced to one through lane for approximately one month beginning Monday, Aug. 19. The lane closure is needed for crews to continue work on the Opitz Boulevard bridge as part of the 95 Express Lanes/Opitz Boulevard Ramp project.   As shown below, there will be one westbound through lane on Opitz Boulevard from River Rock Way to Telegraph Road. The ramp to I-95 North will remain open, as will both eastbound lanes on Opitz Boulevard.  Detour map   Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time or use alternate routes. To avoid the lane closure, drivers on westbound Opitz Boulevard can:   •    Turn left to go south on Potomac Center Boulevard •    Turn right to go west on Dale Boulevard •    Turn right to go north on Gideon Drive •    Continue straight to the Opitz Boulevard/Smoketown Road intersection   Detour map   The Opitz Boulevard Bridge is being improved as part of the overall 95 Express Lanes/Opitz Boulevard Ramp project. The bridge will feature a new sidewalk for pedestrians.    The new south-facing, reversible 95 Express Lanes ramp is scheduled to open in fall 2024. When the new ramp opens, travelers can benefit from having direct access from the northbound 95 Express Lanes onto Opitz Boulevard on weekday mornings and from Opitz Boulevard to the southbound 95 Express Lanes on weekday afternoons. A traffic signal in the center of the bridge will control traffic movements.   The 95 Express Lanes/Opitz Boulevard Ramp project is being delivered as part of the 95 Express Lanes public-private partnership between the Commonwealth and Transurban.   You can get traffic, work zone and incident information online at 511virginia.org, via the free mobile 511Virginia app, or by calling 511 in Virginia anywhere anytime.                         Follow VDOT Northern Virginia on X: @vadotnova

NEW DATE "Stay Away” Weekend: August 23-26 - Major Traffic Impacts on Georgetown Pike Bridge and I-495 Interchange

August 6, 2024

"STAY-AWAY" WEEKEND:
NEW DATE: AUGUST 23-26
Georgetown Pike Bridge Traffic Shift
Major Traffic Impacts

RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 16-19

As part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, a new Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 is being built in phases to keep traffic moving throughout construction. Over the weekend of August 23-26, all travel lanes on Georgetown Pike Bridge will be shifted to a new northern portion of the bridge so that work can begin on a new southern portion. Drivers are advised to stay away from the vicinity of the Georgetown Pike and I-495 interchange all weekend, as lanes will be reduced and Beltway ramps closed with detours in place.


What to Expect:
At 9 p.m., Friday, August 23, lane and ramp closures and work will begin. By no later than 5 a.m., Monday, August 26, all lanes on Georgetown Pike will be open on the new northern section of the bridge, and all Beltway ramps will be reopened. 


During this weekend, Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 will be reduced from five to two lanes (one lane open in each direction), and all ramps between the Beltway and Georgetown Pike will be closed with detours in effect.


These closures are needed for crews to complete paving, lane markings, ramp tie-ins and other work to implement the shift.


Enhanced police presence will be in place throughout affected locations.


Work is weather dependent.

Detour map


Why an Extended Weekend of Work?
Switching traffic to the new section of the Georgetown Pike Bridge over a one-weekend period shortens the duration of impacts to local traffic. The extended work hours over the weekend will enable crews needed time to build up pavement transition areas, where there is an elevation difference ranging from three to six feet.


What Should Travelers Do?
To avoid expected congestion and backups on Georgetown Pike near the Beltway, travelers are urged to stay away from the area and take alternate routes. If travel is necessary, drivers should plan additional time and expect delays. Additionally, drivers affected by the Beltway ramp closures should slow down, use caution and follow the signed detour routes.

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Travelers should stay informed and prepared by:
Checking VA 511 by using 511virginia.org or via the mobile 511Virginia app
Following VDOT on social media at:
X (formerly Twitter): @VaDOTNOVA and @VaDOT
Facebook: VDOT NOVA District
Nextdoor: Virginia Department of Transportation
Signing up for construction updates and alerts on 495next.vdot.virginia.gov
Calling the Construction Information Lane at 703-592-6430

What Happens Next:
After all Georgetown Pike Bridge traffic is shifted to the newly opened northern section of the bridge, crews will demolish the existing southern portion of the bridge. A new southern portion is expected to open in mid-2025, with traffic shifted into its final configuration on the overall new bridge in late 2025.
 

395/95 Express Lanes Reversal Schedule for the Fourth of July

June 27, 2024

The reversal schedule on the 95/395 Express Lanes is changing on the Fourth of July holiday to help you get to your fireworks' viewing spot.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 the Lanes will:

  • Operate northbound from 2:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Close for reversal from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Operate southbound from 8:30 p.m. to midnight

The Lanes will run on the standard schedule on both Wednesday, July 3 and Friday, July 5:

  • Operate northbound from 2:30 a.m. to 10 a.m
  • Close for reversal from 10 a.m. to noon 
  • Operate southbound noon to midnight 

If heading out with family or friends, remember your E-ZPass Flex. Your trip on the Express Lane is free when you have three or more people in the car and a Flex set to "HOV ON." 

Safe travels this holiday!

 

 

95/395 Express Lanes Memorial Day 2024 Reversal Schedule

May 16, 2024

The reversal schedule on the 95 and 395 Express Lanes is being adjusted to make it easier for I-395/95 corridor travelers to get to and from their Memorial Day destinations. 

Here is what drivers can expect on the Express Lanes:

  • Thursday, May 23 (summer weekday reversal begins)
    • North from 2:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    • South from noon
  • Friday, May 24
    • North from 2:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    • South from noon
  • Saturday, May 25
    • South from midnight to 2 p.m.
    • North from 4 p.m. 
  • Sunday, May 26
    • North all day
  • Monday, May 27
    • North all day
  • Tuesday, May 28
    • North until 10 a.m. 
    • South from noon

The summer weekday early reversal begins on May 23 and runs through September 3. The overnight and weekend reversal schedules will not change. 

Drivers can enjoy free travel with an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV ON and three or more people in the car. 

 

95 Express Lanes Nightly Lane Closures May 6 - 10th

May 6, 2024

From May 6th - May 10th, the 95 Express Lanes will begin nightly Lane closures at 10PM from near Joplin Rd (exit 150a) to the Express Lanes terminus near Route 17 in Fredericksburg. At or about 10PM., southbound traffic will be diverted back to the general purpose lanes near Joplin Rd (exit 150a). The lanes between Joplin Road in Dumfries and the 95 Express Lanes terminus near Route 17 in Fredericksburg will remain closed until about 4AM. All other access points will open northbound as usual following the 1 a.m. regular overnight reversal as usual. The closure is to facilitate construction activities for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.

95 Express Lanes Overnight Closures 4/22- 4/23

April 19, 2024

The 95 Express Lanes south of Opitz Boulevard (mile marker 157) will be fully closed overnight Monday, April 22, 2024, and Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 1 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. to enable construction on the Opitz Boulevard project.
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