I-66 Outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes week of October 7th

What’s Happening

Crews will continue shifting travel lanes and setting up concrete barriers to create safe work zones along Interstate 66. Other upcoming planned construction activities include:

• Grading, excavating, and clearing trees and brush at the Route 28 Interchange and other work zone locations
• Paving in the newly-widened median between Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and Blake Lane to support upcoming traffic shifts
• Rubblizing the shoulder along I-66 East near Route 28
• Grading and drainage work at the future University Boulevard Park and Ride Lot
• Grading and excavating for the new E.C. Lawrence Park Access Road
• Temporary relocation of underground and overhead utilities

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 Virginia 511 app.

ROUTE 29 / GAINESVILLE

No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

 ROUTE 234 (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS

I-66 West from Compton Road to Sudley Road

Thursday, October 11: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute full stoppages of traffic after midnight.

ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE

I-66 West from Stringfellow Road to west of Route 29 Centreville

Saturday, October 6: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Sunday, October 7: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Monday, October 8: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect intermittent 15-minute full stoppages of traffic after midnight.

Ramp from I-66 West to Route 29 Centreville

Saturday, October 6: Midnight to 4 a.m.

The ramp from I-66 West to Route 29 Centreville will be closed during Saturday night’s overnight hours between midnight and 4 a.m. Traffic will be detoured prior to the ramp closure to Route 28 South, then follow signs to Route 29 South.

Ramp from Route 29 Centreville South to I-66 West

Sunday, October 7: Midnight to 4 a.m.

The ramp from Route 29 Centreville South to I-66 West will be closed during Sunday night’s overnight hours between midnight and 4 a.m. Traffic will be detoured one-third of a mile past the ramp and directed to make a U-turn at O’Day Drive, then follow signs to I-66 West.

ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)

I-66 West from Route 50 to Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway)

Sunday, September 30: 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Monday, October 1 – Thursday, October 4: 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect intermittent 15-minute stoppages after midnight.

 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 West from Virginia Lane to Nutley Street

Friday, October 12, and Saturday, October 13: 9 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A single left lane will be closed on I-66 West at the I-495 Interchange extending into a triple left lane closure just west of I-495. The left lane will also be closed on the ramps from northbound and southbound I-495 to westbound I-66. This work is necessary to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers on I-66 West should expect occasional 15-minute full stoppages of traffic after midnight.

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

I-66 West from Virginia Lane to Cedar Lane

Tuesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 10: 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

A single left lane will be closed on I-66 West at the I-495 Interchange extending into a triple left lane closure just west of I-495. The left lane will also be closed on the ramps from northbound and southbound I-495 to westbound I-66. This work is necessary to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers on I-66 West should expect occasional 15-minute full stoppages of traffic after midnight.

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.Commuter Alternatives