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I-66 Outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes – Week of April 7, 2019

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

  • Constructing bridge foundations at I-495, Route 28, and Route 234 Business interchanges, and the Bull Run Drive overpass
  • Constructing retaining walls along I-66
  • Clearing trees and brush, grading, and drainage installation throughout the corridor
  • Preparing temporary roadway for upcoming traffic pattern shifts at Route 123 interchange
  • Grading and drainage installation at the future Gainesville/University Boulevard Park and Ride Lot and Manassas/Balls Ford Road Park and Ride Lot
  • Grading and excavating for the new E.C. Lawrence Park Access Road and temporary realignment of Braddock 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
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 234 BUSINESS (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE
I-66 East at Bull Run Drive
Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The left lane will be closed for construction activities in the median.

I-66 West at Bull Run Drive
Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The left lane will be closed for construction activities in the median.

ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)
I-66 West from Route 50 to Stringfellow Road
Tuesday, April 9, through Thursday, April 11: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Three lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction. Drivers should expect occasional 20-minute stoppages and slowdowns along westbound I-66.

ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX
I-66 West from Route 50 to Stringfellow Road
Tuesday, April 9, through Thursday, April 11: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Three lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction. Drivers should expect occasional 20-minute stoppages and slowdowns along westbound I-66.

ROUTE 123 (CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD) / OAKTON – CITY OF FAIRFAX
Ramp from Route 123 South to I-66 West
Sunday, April 7, and Monday, April 8: 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 North, and then follow signs to I-66 West.

Route 123 North and South from White Granite Drive to Eaton Place
Monday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 9: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The left lane will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction. Drivers should expect occasional 20-minute stoppages.

ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA
I-66 East from Blake Lane to Gallows Road
Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Three lanes will be closed with periodic 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 4 a.m. to remove overhead gantry upright supports.

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.

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