I-66 Outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes week of February 24, 2019

What’s Happening
As weather conditions allow, crews will continue corridor-wide roadway maintenance and address pavement issues as needed, with daily multi-lane closures during daytime and overnight hours on eastbound and westbound I-66. Additional activities to include:

• Constructing bridge foundations at Route 28 and I-495 interchanges
• Constructing pedestrian box culverts inside the Route 123 interchange
• Constructing retaining walls along I-66
• Clearing trees and brush, grading, and drainage installation at the Route 28, Route 123, Route 50, and I-495 interchanges, and other work zone locations along the corridor
• Clearing trees and brush at the future Balls Ford Park and Ride Lot near Manassas
• Grading, drainage installation, and small charge blasting for storm drain trenches at the future University Boulevard Park and Ride Lot
• Grading and excavating for the new E.C. Lawrence Park Access Road
• Relocating underground and overhead utilities along I-66 and Route 28

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 Virginia511 app.

ROUTE 29 / GAINESVILLE

Route 29 North and South between Heathcote Boulevard and University Boulevard

• Wednesday, February 27, through Friday, March 1: 11 a.m. to Noon
• Traffic will be temporarily stopped for up to 15 minutes for small charge blasting operations at the future Park and Ride Lot. Additionally, the ramp from I-66 West to Route 29 North (Exit 43B) will be temporarily closed for 15 minutes beginning at 11 a.m.

ROUTE 234 BUSINESS (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS

• No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE

• No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)

• No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX

Ramp from Route 50 West to I-66 West

• Wednesday, February 27, and Thursday, February 28: Midnight to 4 a.m.
• Temporary closure of the ramp. Traffic will be detoured farther west to Route 608 (West Ox Road) South, stay to the right for eastbound Route 50, then follow signs to I-66 West.

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

Ramp from Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) South to I-66 West

• Monday, February 25: Midnight to 4 a.m.
• Temporary closure of the ramp. Traffic will be detoured farther south to I-66 East, stay to the right for Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) North, and then follow signs to I-66 West.

ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA

• No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

• No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

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.