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I-66 outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes week of January 27, 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 eastbound and westbound I-66.

Activities to include:

  • Constructing bridge abutments at Route 28 and I-495
  • Constructing box culverts inside the Route 123 Interchange for shared-use path
  • Constructing retaining walls near Jermantown Road
  • Grading, excavating, clearing trees and brush, and drainage installation at the Route 28, Route 123, Route 50 and I-495 interchanges and other work zone locations along the corridor
  • Grading, excavating, 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 (LEE HIGHWAY) / GAINESVILLE

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.

University Boulevard between Route 29 and I-66

  • Wednesday, January 30 – Friday, February 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 turn lanes from northbound and southbound Route 29 to University Boulevard will be temporarily closed for 15 minutes beginning at 11 a.m.


ROUTE 234 BUSINESS (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.

I-66 East from Route 234 Business (Sudley Road) to Bull Run Rest Area

  • Monday, January 28: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews mill and repave to repair potholes.


ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.


ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.


ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.


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

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.

I-66 East and West from Blake Lane to I-495

  • Friday, February 1: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Three lanes will be closed with periodic 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 5 a.m. to remove an overhead sign gantry.

I-66 East and West from Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) to Gallows Road

  • Saturday, February 2: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Three lanes will be closed with periodic 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 5 a.m. to remove an overhead sign gantry.


ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.

I-66 East and West from Blake Lane to I-495

  • Friday, February 1: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Three lanes will be closed with periodic 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 5 a.m. to remove an overhead sign gantry.

I-66 East and West from Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) to Gallows Road

  • Saturday, February 2: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Three lanes will be closed with periodic 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 5 a.m. to remove an overhead sign gantry.


I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-66 East and West from Route 29/Gainesville to I-495

  • Sunday, January 27: Noon to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, January 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Multi-lane mobile closures are planned as crews refresh lane markings.

I-66 East and West from Blake Lane to I-495

  • Friday, February 1: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Three lanes will be closed with periodic 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 5 a.m. to remove an overhead sign gantry.

I-66 East and West from Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) to Gallows Road

  • Saturday, February 2: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Three lanes will be closed with periodic 20-minute stoppages between midnight and 5 a.m. to remove an overhead sign gantry.


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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