Plan Ahead for I-95 South Overnight Delays Near Quantico in August
July 15, 2022
The express version
- Expect major delays on I-95 south during overnight periods near Quantico in August
- Traffic detour in place from 11 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
- All southbound traffic detoured off I-95 at Exit 148 onto Route 1
As part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project, overnight bridge beam lifts near Quantico are scheduled to begin early August 2022. The work is anticipated to be completed within three nights.
Here’s what to expect:
- Overnight construction is now scheduled for August 8 - 10*
- Detour will occur between 11:00 p.m. and 3:30 a.m.
- Traffic will be detoured from Exit 148 (Russell Rd/Quantico) onto Route 1 to re-enter I-95 South from Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville/Route 610)
Check the detour.
Please review the detour map and travel safely!
*Tentatively scheduled, weather permitting
I-95 FredEx Closures Week of July 3-9
July 4, 2022
The express version
- FredEx work will close travel lanes during overnight periods between Courthouse Rd and Centreport Pkwy
- All southbound lanes will close for periods of up to 30 minutes on Friday July 8 between midnight and 3 a.m.
Fred Ex Lane/Shoulder Closures – Week of July 3 – July 9, 2022
I-95 Southbound Regular Lanes
Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Overnight lane closures with intermittent full traffic stops for Express Lanes construction near the interchange. Intermittent full traffic stops between midnight and 3 a.m. on Friday morning with each stop lasting up to 30 minutes at a time.
- 9 p.m. – Single lane closure
- 10 p.m. – Double lane closure
- Midnight – 3 a.m. – Intermittent full traffic stops up to 30 minutes
- 4:30 a.m. – All southbound lanes open
I-95 Northbound Regular Lanes
Exit 133 (Route 17 ) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. Overnight lane closures for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction. Tuesday through Thursday, single lane closure begins at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closure from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. On Friday night, single lane closure starts at 10 p.m. followed by double lane closure from 10:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
95 Lane Closure Content – Week of June 27
June 27, 2022
The express version
- There will be overnight lane closures and full traffic stops on I-95 SB from Exit 136 to Exit 133
- There will also be a single lane closures on I-95 NB from Exit 133 to Exit 136
I-95 southbound
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17)
Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. Overnight lane closures and full traffic stops for Express Lanes construction near the interchange. Intermittent full traffic stops between midnight and 3 a.m. are only needed on one evening
- 9 p.m. – Single lane closure
- 10 p.m. – Double lane closure
- Midnight – 3 a.m. – Intermittent full traffic stops up to 30 minutes
- 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes open with a single lane closure in place
- 10 a.m. – All southbound lanes open
I-95 northbound
Exit 133 (Route 17 ) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway)
Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction. Single lane closure begins at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closure from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Transurban Express Lanes Launches New Community Grant Program to Support Northern Virginia Communities
June 16, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2022
Contact:
Tim Pratt
(571) 253-3057
tpratt@transurban.com
TYSONS – Transurban, developer and operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, is launching a new competitive grant program to benefit the local community as part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project in Fairfax County.
The 495 NEXT Community Grant program will award multiple grants each quarter worth up to $3,000 to non-profit organizations, educational institutions and other entities that sustain, enhance or protect the local environment and neighborhoods in proximity to the 495 NEXT project corridor.
“The launch of this important new grant program demonstrates our continued commitment to giving back to the communities we serve,” said Jeff Taylor, Vice President of Project Delivery, Transurban North America. “By investing in organizations that serve a variety of critical needs, we are working to improve residents’ quality of life across the region to ensure they thrive not just during construction, but well into the future.”
Stretching 2 1/2 miles, 495 NEXT, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, will add two new dynamically tolled Express Lanes in each direction of 495, beginning where the Express Lanes currently terminate near Tysons and ending at George Washington Memorial Parkway, with new or improved connections at the Dulles Toll Road interchange and George Washington Memorial Parkway. The project will reduce cut-through traffic for local communities and will deliver faster, more reliable travel with up to 24 minutes of travel time savings for Express Lanes customers. High-occupancy Vehicles (HOV) with three or more travelers, bus riders and motorcyclists travel for free. The project also will set the stage for the New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan, which ultimately will connect with 495 NEXT and create a seamless, regional Express Lanes system.
Along with the travel benefits, the project’s Community Grant program will bolster the efforts of organizations throughout the corridor. Over the past decade, Transurban’s Community Grant programs have contributed more than $2.3 million to more than 350 organizations, creating healthier communities across the region, including those providing educational programming, support to the vulnerable, environmental sustainability, and other critical services.
The 495 NEXT Community Grant program will build on the success of these existing grant programs to deliver funding to organizations that meet the criteria. Successful grant applications will support an organization or neighborhood; provide benefits to a directly-affected community near the 495 NEXT corridor; or demonstrate social, environmental or safety benefits within the corridor.
Deadlines to apply for a community grant program occur quarterly, with the initial deadline on June 30. To learn more about Transurban’s Express Lanes Community Grant programs and how to apply, visit https://www.expresslanes.com/about#community-grant-programs
95 EXPRESS LANES FREDERICKSBURG EXTENSION TO OPEN END OF 2023
May 2, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2022
Contact:
Tanya Sheres
(571) 335-3511
tsheres@transurban.com
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Transurban, operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, today announced a revised opening date of late 2023 for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) project, a public-private partnership between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Transurban. Transurban and Transurban’s design-build partner, a joint venture between Branch Civil and Flatiron Construction (BFJV), began construction in 2019 of the 10-mile extension that will increase capacity and improve access to growing employment centers along this heavily traveled segment of I-95.
Transurban and BFJV have been working through project challenges, including resourcing constraints and the impact of Potomac Formation soils – a geotechnical condition within the corridor that can introduce complexities in construction. Despite these challenges, the project has continued and construction is currently 60% complete. A new Truslow Road Bridge has been completed, and reconstruction of the American Legion Road overpass and several new fly-over ramps are now underway. The project continues to be financed 100% by Transurban and its partners.
“The design, construction and delivery of mega-infrastructure projects is always complex,” said Amanda Baxter, Vice President, Virginia Market & Operations for Transurban North America. “I am pleased to see the power of partnership come together to resolve challenges and find a path forward in the best interest of the Commonwealth, its travelers and communities. This project is crucial to keeping people moving along I-95 and we’re focused on delivering it as soon as possible.”
“We appreciate that the project team has arrived at an outcome that benefits the people most affected by this megaproject – the travelers on I-95,” said Marcie Parker, VDOT Fredericksburg District Engineer. “We will continue in our oversight role to ensure that the project is delivered safely, is built with quality and is completed as soon as possible.”
The project will deliver two new reversible high-occupancy toll lanes; seven new bridges; and new access points to Route 17, Old Courthouse Road, and Marine Corps Base Quantico, where more than 28,000 people work and reside. When completed, the new Express Lanes will provide 66% more capacity during peak periods and will move 30% more people and 23% more vehicles, helping reduce congestion along one of the Commonwealth’s worst “hot spots.”
Along with its travel benefits, the project is supporting Virginia’s economy and competitiveness. It is anticipated to generate $1 billion in economic activity and 9,100 jobs during construction alone. The project will connect to VDOT’s Rappahannock River Crossing project to further improve connectivity. When complete, Fred Ex will create a 49-mile system of reversible Express Lanes between Stafford County – Northern Virginia's fastest growing county – and Washington, D.C.
Transurban has a strong track record of working alongside the Commonwealth to deliver complex megaprojects including the 495 Express Lanes, the 95 Express Lanes, and the 395 Express Lanes – all delivered on time and on budget.
“We remain committed to this project, to our partners and to the community that is counting on us,” said Scott Evans, Branch Civil Senior Vice-President of Operations. “We are mobilized and focused on delivering what will be a transformational project for the Fredericksburg area.”
About the Express Lanes operated by Transurban
The 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes provide drivers in Northern Virginia with faster and more predictable travel options along more than 50 miles of highway. Thanks to a public-private partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation and Transurban, the Express Lanes give drivers reliable travel choices on the region's most congested roadways. For more information, head to ExpressLanes.com.
Express Lanes contributes $15 million to Commuter Choice Program for improved transit service in Northern Virginia
March 1, 2022
Transurban, the operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, shared its third annual contribution of $15 million to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC). This payment brings the total investment to more than $45 million since 2019.
Due to an agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation, Transurban contributes a portion of its 395 Express Lanes toll revenue annually toward Commuter Choice programs benefitting the I-395/I-95 corridor.
The Commuter Choice program, managed by NVTC, aims to improve the lives of Northern Virginians by supporting the regional economy, increasing mobility options and reducing congestion and vehicle emissions.
Tolls from Express Lanes customers make it easier to get around in NoVA:
- Contributions have supported the creation of four new bus routes in the I-395/95 corridor and improvements to eight others, as well as two park and ride expansions and a set of incentives to encourage new vanpools.
- The transit service projects include OmniRide’s first two Stafford County commuter bus routes, which provide fast nonstop travel to the Pentagon and downtown Washington D.C. via the 95 and 395 Express Lanes, and improvements to two local DASH bus routes in Alexandria that now provide 10- to 15-minute all-day service.
- The most recent set of 13 projects under the 395 Express Lanes Commuter Choice program, approved in June of 2021, will move 2,000 more people through the I-395/95 corridor each day and improve connections between 24 regional activity centers upon full implementation and as travel volumes continue to rebound.
- The latest contribution will support local transit operators including DASHBus, FRED Transit and OmniRide while improving rideshare infrastructure and options.
To find a rideshare or bus that works for you, check out the resources below:
- DASHBus for residents of Alexandria
- Fairfax Connector for residents of Fairfax County
- OmniRide for residents of Prince William County
- GWRideConnect for residents of Stafford County or Fredericksburg
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board Approves Two Transurban Led Projects to Bolster Regional Toll Road Network
January 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT
Tim Pratt
571-253-3057
tpratt@transurban.com
ALEXANDRIA – Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) recently approved the designation of two ramps as high occupancy toll (HOT) ramps under projects led by Transurban, operators of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, which will deliver improved access, opportunity and reliability to customers in Northern Virginia.
The CTB, which oversees transportation projects and initiatives for the Commonwealth, unanimously approved the ramp designations for the 395 Seminary Road Ramp Project in Alexandria and the 95 Express Lanes Opitz Boulevard Ramp Project in Woodbridge.
“I thank the Commonwealth Transportation Board for its continued confidence in Transurban to deliver congestion relief, economic opportunity and investment in Northern Virginia,” said Pierce Coffee, president, Transurban North America. “The Seminary Road and Opitz Boulevard projects allow us to better connect customers to important destinations while delivering more travel options and trip reliability.”
The 395 Seminary Road Ramp Project involves converting an existing south-facing, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane ramp on I-395 into a HOT lane, or Express lane, ramp at the Seminary Road interchange in Alexandria. This conversion will enable all Express Lanes customers, not just HOV-3 car-poolers, access to this existing entry and exit point along the eight-mile 395 Express Lanes corridor, helping to improve convenience and network reliability, and relieve congestion. HOV vehicles will still be able to use the ramp toll-free while vehicles with fewer than three people will be able to use the ramp by paying a toll. The project construction is limited to roadway sign work, with the ramp scheduled for operational conversion later this year.
The 95 Express Lanes Opitz Boulevard Ramp Project involves constructing a south-facing, reversible ramp between the 95 Express Lanes and an expanded Opitz Boulevard (Route 2000) bridge. The ramp will be built in the existing median between the southbound I-95 regular lanes and the 95 Express Lanes. In addition, the existing slip ramp from the southbound I-95 regular lanes to the southbound 95 Express Lanes, just north of the Opitz Boulevard, will be relocated to just south of the Dale Boulevard (Route 784) interchange.
The estimated $70 million project will improve access to and from the 95 Express Lanes for travelers from central and southern Prince William County and points south, including to one of the region’s largest shopping centers at Potomac Mills and the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2022, with an opening in mid-2024.
The Seminary Road and Opitz Boulevard projects were presented to the public by the Virginia Department of Transportation prior to the CTB’s vote. Public input was sought by VDOT on the 395 Seminary Road Ramp project most recently at a public information meeting on December 6, 2021. The 95 Express Lanes Opitz Boulevard Ramp Project was presented for public input through a comment period and at virtual and in-person public hearing options in October 2021.
The Seminary Road and Opitz Boulevard projects improve access to Transurban’s 95 and 395 Express Lanes, a 39-mile corridor representing the longest reversible system of dynamic express lanes in the nation. Transurban’s Virginia Express Lanes network has saved 7 million customers more than 17 million hours of time since the first segment opened in 2012. With Express Lanes extensions progressing in Virginia and Maryland, Transurban is advancing a seamless transportation system that delivers safer, faster and more reliable travel choices across the Greater Washington Region.
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About Transurban North America
Transurban is one of the world’s largest toll-road operators and developers, working to get people where they want to go, as quickly and safely as possible. By embracing collaboration with government, our public-private partnerships are delivering transformative infrastructure solutions across five markets. In fiscal year 2021, our global customers saved 376,000 hours on average each workday across 2 million trips on our roads with faster, more predictable travel options. With a leading market share of transportation P3 investment in North America, we are pioneering travel solutions like dynamically tolled Express Lanes and are partnering with government to think about the policies, technology and infrastructure that will get you home today and ten years from now.Learn more about Transurban North America at: Transurban.com | Expresslanes.com | A25.com
Transurban Gives 100,000 to community organizations following 395 Express Lanes "Drive to Donate" event
December 8, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 08, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT
Tanya Sheres
571-335-3511
tsheres@transurban.com
TRANSURBAN GIVES $100,000 TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
FOLLOWING 395 EXPRESS LANES “DRIVE TO DONATE” EVENT
ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Transurban, one of the world’s largest toll-road operators and developers of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, donated to Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial today, following a “Drive to Donate” event on November 17.
Pledging to give $2 for the more than 30,000 trips during the event, Transurban added $37,500 for a total contribution of $100,000. The contribution, made on behalf of Transurban and its customers, was divided equally between the organizations.
“We pride ourselves on being a good neighbor and long-term partner to communities in the Greater Washington Area,” said Pierce Coffee, president of Transurban North America. “NVFS and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial are two organizations working to advance critical community needs while preserving and honoring the unique history of Northern Virginia. Together with our customers, we are pleased to offer funds that help continue their efforts and our commitment as a company to giving back.”
The event, Coffee added, was designed to coincide with the second anniversary of the opening of the 395 Express Lanes and continue Transurban’s work of investing in the communities it operates in. Such work includes a decade-long community grant and sponsorship program that has supported over 300 regional organizations.
“When we reflect on the past two years and ways the 395 Express Lanes have delivered on improvements for the Greater Washington Area, we count organizations supported and local partners engaged at the top of Transurban’s list of successes – on par with operational achievements such as over 1.4 million hours in travel saved, 8,700 jobs created regionally, and $1 billion in economic activity generated,” said Amanda Baxter, vice president of operations for Transurban North America. “Our ongoing work with local organizations, including NVFS and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, is a critical part of who we are and what we do.”
NVFS, a longtime Transurban partner, helps families and individuals in need create stability with a wide range of critical services. Each year, it empowers over 35,000 Northern Virginians to achieve self-sufficiency.
“We’re grateful for the support provided by those drivers who started their morning on the 395 Express Lanes on November 17 and to Transurban for their continued partnership,” said Stephanie Berkowitz, president and CEO at NVFS. “This donation will support programs that provide the essential building blocks for financial, emotional and physical well-being for individuals and families to improve their quality of life.”
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial was created to preserve the memories of those lost and the day’s tremendous significance on our nation’s history.
“As neighbors to the 395 Express Lanes, we share a common commitment with Transurban and the Express Lanes team to preserve the unique history of this corridor and invest in its future vitality,” said Jim Laychak, executive director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, Inc. “We are honored to be recipients of the ‘Drive to Donate’ event. This donation, along with the previous donation, will go toward the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center to ensure there is always a place for future generations to learn what happened and never forget the events at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.”
To commemorate the opening of the 395 Express Lanes in 2019, Transurban chose to honor the legacy of September 11 heroes by donating $1 million to the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. Its partnership with NVFS also goes back years and includes prior donations of $60,000 toward COVID-19 relief and other recovery programs.
To learn more about Transurban or the 395 Express Lanes, visit www.expresslanes.com.
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About Transurban North America
Transurban is one of the world’s largest toll-road operators and developers, working to get people where they want to go, as quickly and safely as possible. By embracing collaboration with government, our public-private partnerships are delivering transformative infrastructure solutions across five markets. In fiscal year 2021, our global customers saved 376,000 hours on average each workday across 2 million trips on our roads with faster, more predictable travel options. With a leading market share of transportation P3 investment in North America, we are pioneering travel solutions like dynamically tolled Express Lanes and are partnering with government to think about the policies, technology and infrastructure that will get you home today and ten years from now. Learn more about Transurban North America at: Transurban.com | Expresslanes.com | A25.com
About the Express Lanes operated by Transurban
The 395, 95 and 495 Express Lanes provide drivers in Northern Virginia with faster and more predictable travel options. The Express Lanes stretch more than 53 miles through northern Virginia. Thanks to a public-private partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation and Transurban, the Express Lanes give drivers reliable travel choices on the region’s most congested roadways. For more information, head to ExpressLanes.com.
Drive to Donate on November 17
November 10, 2021
The Express Lanes invites drivers to drive on the 395 Express Lanes to join a “Drive to Donate” event on November 17. The event marks two years since the opening of the 395 Express Lanes and continues our commitment to partnering with the community and supporting organizations that create positive and lasting change.
WHAT: A “Drive to Donate” event supporting two integral organizations, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial and Northern Virginia Family Service. For every trip taken on the 395 Express Lanes, $2 will be donated to local nonprofits.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 17, midnight to midnight
WHERE: On the 395 Express Lanes
HOW: To participate, all drivers need to do is take the 395 Express Lanes as they normally do, using an E-ZPass® properly mounted in their vehicle or use a mobile tolling app like GoToll.
WHY: We are dedicated to the long-term success of the Greater Washington Area. This event is an opportunity to give back to organizations that work tirelessly in the community and with whom the Express Lanes has partnered with before, as part of its decade-long community grants and sponsorship program.
Since 2019, the 395 Express Lanes have delivered on the promise of improved travel choices, picking up where the 95 Express Lanes leave off and giving drivers a seamless trip to the D.C. line. The 395 Express Lanes have served over 1.1 million customers since opening, saving them a total of approximately 1.4 million hours.
We hope to see you on the Lanes on November 17.
Justice and equality for all
April 21, 2021
Driving out racism is something that can only be achieved if everyone plays their part.
At Transurban, the operator of the 495, 95, and 395 Express Lanes, we believe that transportation has the power to bring communities together, to connect people, and to provide opportunities.
We are taking this moment to reinforce to all of our employees, partners, and customers that we denounce all forms of racism. We celebrate the diversity of our team and community, and continue to challenge ourselves to do more to propel a culture of inclusion and respect at our company, in our communities and within the transportation industry.
Success can only be achieved when people of color face no barriers and have equal opportunity to thrive and prosper.
The passion and bravery of people speaking out for justice, and striving to repair the fabric of this nation by shaping a culture of equality, deserve to be matched in ambition at every company and across every sector.
We will work every day to make that true. We are with you on the road ahead to drive out racism.
- Pierce Coffee, President, Transurban North America