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I-66 Outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes – Week of September 29, 2019

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Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project construction continues throughout the corridor during daytime and overnight hours as weather conditions allow. Current activities include:

• Lifting of bridge beams at the I-66/Route 28 Interchange

• Constructing bridge foundations at Compton Road, Route 28, Route 123, and I-495

• Small charge dynamite operations along I-66 in Prince William County and along I-66 west of Route 28 in the Centreville area

• Bridge deck work for new Bull Run Drive overpass and collector-distributor road over Route 234 Business (Sudley Road)

• Relocating waterlines at Northbourne Drive, Stringfellow Road, and Jermantown Road

• Constructing new utility duct bank and relocating underground utilities along I-66 East between Jermantown Road and Cedar Lane

• Constructing retaining walls along I-66 and Route 28

• Corridor-wide roadway maintenance as needed

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
I-66 East and West from Route 29 Gainesville to Route 234 Business (Sudley Rd)
Monday, Sept. 30, through Thursday, Oct. 3: 11 a.m. to noon
Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic for blasting operations on I-66 East and West between University Boulevard and Route 234 (Prince William Parkway). Stoppages will also occur on northbound Prince William Parkway just north of the ramp to I-66 East, and on the ramp from Route 29 in Gainesville to I-66 East starting at 11 a.m.

Ramp from I-66 East to Route 234 Bypass (Prince William Pkwy) South
Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Wednesday, Oct. 2: Midnight to 4 a.m.
Overnight ramp closure for barrier reconfiguration. Traffic will be detoured farther east to Route 234 Business (Sudley Road), make a left at the traffic signal onto northbound Sudley Road, follow signs to I-66 West, and then exit onto Route 234 (Prince William Parkway).

ROUTE 234 BUSINESS (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS
I-66 East from Route 234 Business to Route 29 Centreville
Sunday, Sept. 29: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 30, through Thursday, Oct. 3: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Two lanes will be closed for paving operations.

ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE
I-66 East and West between Route 29 Centreville and Stringfellow Road
Ramp from Route 28 South to I-66 West
Ramp from Route 29 Centreville to I-66 East
Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 4: 11 a.m. to noon
Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic for blasting operations on I-66 East and West between Route 29 in Centreville and Stringfellow Road. Additionally, stoppages will occur on the ramp from Route 28 South to I-66 West, and the ramp from Route 29 Centreville to I-66 East starting at 11 a.m.

I-66 East between Route 29 Centreville and east of Route 28
Ramp from I-66 East to Route 28 North
Sunday, Sept. 29, through Thursday, Oct. 3: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Two lanes will be closed on I-66 East at Route 28 each night for crews to lift bridge beams into place over the ramp from I-66 East to Route 28 North. Additionally, the ramp from I-66 East to Route 28 North will be closed. Drivers will be detoured farther east to Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) North, stay to the right for I-66 West, then follow signs to Route 28 North. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. each morning.

Route 28 North between Route 29 and I-66
Wednesday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 3: 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
There will be a full closure of Route 28 North at I-66 each night for crews to install bridge beams over Route 28. Drivers will be detoured east on I-66 to Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) North, stay to the right for I-66 West, then follow signs to Route 28 North.

Route 28 South between Braddock Road and I-66
Wednesday, Oct. 2, through Thursday, Oct. 3: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Two lanes will be closed each night for crews to install bridge beams over Route 28. The ramp and two left turn lanes from Route 28 South to I-66 East will also be closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers will be detoured farther south to Route 29 (Lee Highway) North, stay to the right for Route 28 North, then follow signs to I-66 East.

I-66 East from Route 234 Business to Route 29 Centreville
Sunday, Sept. 29: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 30, through Thursday, Oct. 3: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Two lanes will be closed for paving operations.

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

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
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)
I-66 West from I-495 to Gallows Road
Ramp from I-495 North Express Lanes to I-66 West
Sunday, Sept. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 5: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Two left lanes will be closed on westbound I-66 for new Gallows Road bridge construction in center median. The ramp from the northbound I-495 Express Lanes to westbound I-66 will be closed nightly, with a detour to I-66 East to Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) West, make a left at the traffic signal, then stay to the right and follow signs to I-66 West.

I-66 West from I-495 to Gallows Road
Ramp from I-495 South to I-66 West
I-66 East from Cedar Lane to Gallows Road
Friday, Oct. 4: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Two left lanes will be closed on westbound I-66 and three lanes will be closed on eastbound I-66. Drivers should expect periodic 20-minute stoppages on I-66 East and West, and on the ramp from I-495 South to I-66 West between midnight and 4 a.m. for crews to relocate overhead Cox Communications lines.

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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