I-66 Outside the Beltway Project: Lane closures and traffic changes – week of September 30th

What’s Happening

Crews 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 continue at the future University Boulevard Park and Ride Lot
• Grading and excavating will begin for the new E.C. Lawrence Park Access Road
• Temporary relocating of underground and overhead utilities along I-66

*The existing concrete will be broken into rubble to create a new roadway base at the same location. This recycling reduces waste and project cost, in addition to requiring fewer lane closures than traditional road reconstruction methods.

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

Ramp from I-66 East to Sudley Road

Monday, October 1: Midnight to 4 a.m.

A ramp closure for emergency repairs to a crash attenuator will occur during Monday night’s overnight hours. Traffic will be detoured to Exit 44/Prince William Parkway (Route 234) South, turn left on Balls Ford Road, then follow signs to Sudley Road (Route 234 Business).

I-66 West from Bull Run to Sudley Road

Friday, October 5, and Saturday, October 6: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.

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

I-66 East from Bull Run to Compton Road

Thursday, October 4: 8 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 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE

I-66 West from Compton Road to Bull Run

Monday, October 1 – Thursday, October 4: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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

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

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 occasional 15-minute stoppages after midnight.

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

Ramp from Route 123 South to I-66 West

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

The right lane of southbound Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) will be closed from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Also, there will be a full ramp closure during Saturday night’s overnight hours between midnight and 4 a.m. Traffic will be detoured to the I-66 East exit and ride the ramps back to I-66 West.

ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA

No significant traffic impacts scheduled.

 I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)

Ramp from I-66 West to I-495 South Regular and Express Lanes

Friday, October 5: Midnight to 4 a.m.

The ramp from westbound I-66 to southbound I-495 Regular and Express Lanes will be closed during Friday night’s overnight hours for geotechnical investigation. Drivers will be directed farther west to Route 243 (Nutley Street) South, stay to the right for I-66 East, then follow signs for I-495 South.

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