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I-66 Outside the Beltway Project – lane closures and traffic changes

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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.

What’s Happening – week of September 2
Crews will continue shifting travel lanes and setting up concrete barriers to create safe work zones along Interstate 66. Upcoming planned construction activities include:
• Clearing trees and brush in established work zones inside the Route 28 and Route 123 interchanges
• Temporarily relocating underground utilities along I-66 near Jermantown Road
• Continuing work to widen the median between Route 123 and Blake Lane to support upcoming traffic shifts

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
Thursday, September 6: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Saturday, September 8: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Three left lanes closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.

ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE
I-66 West from Compton Road to Bull Run Drive
Wednesday, September 5 – Thursday, September 6: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Three left lanes closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.

I-66 West from Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) to Route 29 Centreville
Tuesday, September 4 – Wednesday, September 5: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Three left lanes closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.

ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)
I-66 West from Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) to Route 29 Centreville
Tuesday, September 4 – Wednesday, September 5: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Three left lanes closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.

ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 123 (CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD) / OAKTON – CITY OF FAIRFAX
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA
I-66 East between Nutley Street and Gallows Road
Thursday, September 6: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, September 7: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Three left lanes closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY) / DUNN LORING
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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