I-66 Outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes – week of September 23

What’s Happening

Crews will continue shifting travel lanes and setting up concrete barriers to create safe work zones along Interstate 66. Other planned construction activities include:

• Grading, excavating, and clearing trees and brush at the Route 28 Interchange and other places where work zones are set up
• Paving in the newly-widened median between Route 123 and Blake Lane to support upcoming traffic shifts
• Grading and drainage work at the future University Boulevard Park and Ride Lot
• Grading and excavating for the new E.C. Lawrence Park Access Road
• Temporary relocation of underground and overhead utilities along I-66

The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project will add express lanes stretching 22.5 miles from the Capital Beltway to Route 29 in Gainesville, rebuild major interchanges along the I-66 corridor, create thousands of new park and ride spaces, and expand trail options for cyclists and pedestrians. Learn more at Transform66.org.

Upcoming Lane Closures and Traffic Changes

The following planned lane closures are expected to have significant traffic impacts. All work is subject to change based on weather and schedule. Find the latest information on travel conditions and work zones by visiting 511virginia.org or downloading the Virginia 511 app.

ROUTE 29 / GAINESVILLE

No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 234 (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS

I-66 East from Groveton Road to Bull Run Drive

Sunday, September 23 – Tuesday, September 25: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages.

Ramp from Northbound Route 234 Business (Sudley Road) to I-66 East

Wednesday, September 26: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Narrowing and single lane closures with occasional 15-minute stoppages.

ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE

I-66 West from Route 29 Centreville to Bull Run

Sunday, September 23: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages.

I-66 West from Stringfellow Road to Route 29 Centreville

Monday, September 24 – Wednesday, September 26: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages.

Ramp from I-66 West to Route 29 Centreville

Monday, September 24: Midnight to 4 a.m.

Full ramp closure during Monday night’s overnight hours with traffic detoured prior to the construction zone to Route 28 South then follow signs to Route 29 South.

Ramp from southbound Route 29 Centreville to I-66 West

Tuesday, September 25: Midnight to 4 a.m.

Full ramp closure during Tuesday night’s overnight hours with traffic directed to make a U-turn at O’Day Drive then follow signs to I-66 West.

I-66 East from Route 29 Centreville to Stringfellow Road

Thursday, September 27: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages.

ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)

I-66 West from Route 50 to Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway)

Saturday, September 29: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages.

ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX

No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

 ROUTE 123 (CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD) / OAKTON – CITY OF FAIRFAX

I-66 East between Blake Lane and Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road),
and I-66 West between Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and Route 50

Friday, September 28: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed on I-66 East and West between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. There will be periodic stoppages of traffic for up to 15 minutes between midnight and 4 a.m. in both directions on the interstate and on the Route 123 C-D Road to remove overhead utility lines.

Ramp from Route 123 South to I-66 West

Friday, September 21: Midnight to 4 a.m. (on Sept. 22)

Overnight closure of the ramp from southbound Route 123 to westbound I-66, and periodic full stoppages of traffic on Route 123 South for up to 15 minutes between midnight and 4 a.m. to remove an overhead gantry and set concrete barrier along previously shifted travel lanes. Traffic will be detoured to the I-66 East exit and ride the ramps to I-66 West.

ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA

No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY) / DUNN LORING

I-66 West between Virginia Lane and Gallows Road

Thursday, September 27: 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Friday, September 28: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages. Additionally, there will be narrowing and single lane closures on the ramps from the northbound and southbound I-495 General Purpose lanes to I-66 West with occasional 15-minute stoppages.

Commuter Alternatives

VDOT and the project team have invested in a broad range of programs to help commuters and others stay mobile and safe during construction. Learn more about carpool, vanpool, telework, and commuter bus alternatives.