Connect with us

Local News

I-66 Outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes Week of June 2, 2019

Published

on

As weather conditions allow, crews will continue corridor-wide roadway maintenance and address issues as needed, with daily single- and multi-lane closures during daytime and overnight hours on I-66 East and West. Additional activities to 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 and Route 28
• Demolishing structures
• Blasting operations at the Route 28 Interchange
• Clearing trees and brush, grading, and installing drainage throughout the corridor
• Demolishing closed ramps at Route 123 Interchange
• Grading and installing drainage at the future park and ride lots at University Boulevard (Gainesville) and Balls Ford Road (Manassas)
• 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
Route 28 North at ramp to I-66 East
Route 28 South at Braddock Road
Ramps from I-66 East and West to Route 28 North
Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 7: 11 a.m. to noon
Temporary stoppages of up to 15 minutes on Route 28 North and South at I-66 for small charge blasting. Additionally, the ramps from I-66 East and West to northbound Route 28 will be temporarily closed for up to 15 minutes during the same time period.

ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX
I-66 East and West at Waples Mill Road
Tuesday, June 4: 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Rain date: Wednesday, June 5)
Multiple stoppages of up to 15 minutes in both directions simultaneously for utility work by Dominion Energy.

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

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.

Front Royal, VA
72°
Clear
6:05 am8:33 pm EDT
Feels like: 72°F
Wind: 3mph SSW
Humidity: 93%
Pressure: 29.76"Hg
UV index: 0
ThuFriSat
81°F / 55°F
81°F / 63°F
79°F / 64°F
Local News13 hours ago

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: American Barn Owl

State News14 hours ago

After Taking Off in Charlottesville, Feds Plan National Electric Aircraft Charging Network Rollout

report logo
Arrest Logs14 hours ago

POLICE: 7 Day FRPD Arrest Report 7/20/2026

National News14 hours ago

FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora

State News15 hours ago

Data Centers Want to Build Their Own Gas Turbines. Would That Skirt State Renewable Energy Laws?

Legal Notices15 hours ago

Legal Notice: Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority

Historically Speaking19 hours ago

Removing a Senator

Opinion19 hours ago

The Dillon Rule Doesn’t Say What Mr. Cuddeback Implies

Health23 hours ago

Test Your Balance Before the Job Tests It for You

Legal Notices2 days ago

Legal Notice: Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority

State News2 days ago

Late On Rent? New Virginia Law Gives Tenants More Time and Protection From Eviction 

State News2 days ago

Virginia Schools Gain Spending Flexibility Under Federal Program

Travel2 days ago

Three Useful Car Gadgets for a Better Summer Road Trip

Mature Living2 days ago

When He Retires, Who Runs the Kitchen?

Interesting Things to Know3 days ago

State of the Assistants: The Second Great Voice-Assistant War

Local News3 days ago

Front Royal Family Practice Files $5-Million Civil Claim Against Valley Health and Warren Memorial Hospital

Local News3 days ago

Virginia Violent Crime Fell Nearly 6% in 2025, State Police Report Shows

Crime/Court4 days ago

Virginia State Police Seize More Than $3.3 Million in Drugs During Weekly Operations

EDA in Focus4 days ago

30-Acre ITFederal Property at Avtex Scheduled for Auction to Help Resolve EDA ‘Financial Scandal’ Debt to First Bank & Trust

Crime/Court4 days ago

Grand Jury Returns Dozens of Indictments in Warren County

Local News4 days ago

VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for July 20 – 24, 2026

Local News4 days ago

Fauquier Health CEO Earns National Recognition for Second Straight Year

Local News4 days ago

Trail Option Draws Strongest Support in VDOT Shenandoah Rail Corridor Survey

Opinion4 days ago

A Path to Fiscal Responsibility and Public Wellness

Jefferson Forum4 days ago

Smoke Does Not Stop at the Border — Neither Does the Climate