08/11/2022
MCLEAN, VA – The ramp from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) will be reduced from two lanes to one lane to make room for a construction vehicle haul route that will be separated from traffic by a physical barrier. Travelers should expect possible delays when approaching and traveling on the narrowed ramp. This traffic change will be in effect throughout construction on the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. A message board will provide advance notice to approaching motorists
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07/22/2022
Traffic shift on Georgetown Pike planned Sun., July 24; Multi-lane closures necessary on Beltway during demolition including detour for southbound I-495 from George Washington Memorial Parkway
MCLEAN, VA – As early as next Wednesday night, July 27, the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project team, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will begin demolishing the north side of the Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 (side facing the George Washington Memorial Parkway). The occasionally noisy nighttime work is necessary to enable construction of the center pier of the replacement bridge, which will be longer to span the wider future Beltway.
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06/17/2022
Periodic lane closures and bridge demolition activities to begin as early as Tuesday, June 21
FAIRFAX, VA – As early as Tuesday, June 21, work crews will begin replacing the existing Georgetown Pike Beltway Bridge, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project to extend the I-495 Express Lanes from the Dulles Access Road to the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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06/01/2022
In-person and virtual project update meetings to be held on June 6 and 7
FAIRFAX, VA–The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), along with project partner, Transurban, and contractor, Lane Construction, will hold two Project Update Meetings on June 6 and 7, 2022, to provide residents and travelers an overview of project construction and design updates related to the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.
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06/01/2022
Lane Closure Necessary for 495 NEXT Construction
FAIRFAX, VA –During overnight hours tonight, Wednesday, June 1, triple-lane closures will be needed on north- and southbound I-495 between the Dulles Access Road and George Washington Memorial Parkway. These lane closures are necessary to permanently close the northbound Green Arrow/Red X left-shoulder lane (previously open during morning and afternoon peak travel periods), temporarily close the southbound left shoulder, and realign the travel lanes on I-495 to the outside.
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05/25/2022
Closure needed to accommodate 495 NEXT construction; crews to restripe and realign general purpose travel lanes
FAIRFAX- The Green Arrow/Red X left-shoulder lane on northbound I-495 (the Capital Beltway) in Virginia, which is open during morning and afternoon peak travel periods from where the current I-495 Express Lanes end near the Dulles Access Road to the George Washington Memorial Parkway, will close permanently as early as May 31, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The closure of this shoulder lane is necessary to make space in the center of the Beltway for construction of new bridges that will span the wider, future Beltway at Old Dominion Drive, Georgetown Pike and Live Oak Drive. The work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project to extend the existing 495 Express Lanes from the Dulles Corridor interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway near the American Legion Bridge.
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03/14/2022
Virginia officials and project partners mark milestone at groundbreaking ceremony; new express lanes extension to bring congestion relief, new transit options, and economic benefits
TYSONS, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the start of construction on a two-and-a-half-mile extension of the express lanes on Interstate 495 between the Dulles Corridor and the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Fairfax County. Governor Youngkin was joined by Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shep Miller, state and local officials, and Transurban—Virginia’s project partner and operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes—at a groundbreaking ceremony to officially kick off construction on the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. The latest extension of Virginia’s 90+-mile express lanes network planned for Northern Virginia, the project will provide new travel options, reduce congestion, support new transit services, and minimize cut-through traffic in residential communities.
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10/05/2021
Project to deliver new travel choices including cross-state American Legion Bridge bus service, and bicycle and pedestrian connections
FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and global infrastructure developer and operator Transurban executed the comprehensive agreement for the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. Additionally, Transurban selected Lane Construction as the design-build contractor for the project.
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09/01/2021
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a Virtual Public Information Meeting on September 29, 2021, to present the latest updates and information related to the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. The 495 NEXT project involves extending Virginia’s 495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge. This important project is advancing to the design and construction phase following more than three years of environmental study and traffic analysis. In June 2021, VDOT received a “Finding of No Significant Impact,” from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on its environmental assessment, and an approval from FHWA on its interchange justification report, setting the stage for the project to move to the implementation phase.
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07/09/2021
FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced today it received a “Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI),” from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Park Service (NPS) on its environmental assessment for the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. This approval enables the project to advance into the design and construction phase. Additionally, VDOT received approval from FHWA on the project’s interchange justification report, a traffic study that includes analysis of traffic impacts and benefits associated with the 495 NEXT project.
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11/12/2020
LEARN ABOUT AND PROVIDE INPUT ON I-495 AMERICAN LEGION BRIDGE TRANSIT & TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT STUDY AND I-495 EXPRESS LANES NORTHERN EXTENSION PROJECT
Virginia to hold virtual public meeting, Wednesday, November 18, 7-9 p.m.
Virginia's Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), will hold a virtual public information meeting on Wednesday, November 18, from 7 until 9 p.m. to provide information and answer questions about Virginia and Maryland's effort to study multimodal transportation options aimed to reduce congestion, improve trip reliability and regional connections, and enhance existing and planned multimodal mobility and connectivity on I-495 and the American Legion Bridge. DRPT will provide a briefing and overview of draft recommendations on this I-495 American Legion Bridge Transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Study, which is being conducted jointly by DRPT and the Maryland Transit Administration.
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10/22/2020
Public invited to provide comment on study being conducted by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and Maryland Transit Administration
Virginia and Maryland are conducting the I-495/American Legion Bridge Transit/Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Study to identify a range of current and future multimodal solutions that can be implemented to reduce congestion, improve trip reliability and regional connections, and enhance existing and planned multimodal mobility and connectivity in the region. The study is focused on the western portion of I-495 between the I-95 Interchange in Maryland and I-395/95 in Virginia.
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10/13/2020
Public invited to provide formal input on project’s environmental assessment and draft design plans until December 4, 2020
FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced today it will extend the formal public comment period for the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project (495 NEXT) until Friday, December 4, 2020. The public is invited to provide formal input on the project’s Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft design plans, which were presented to the public at a virtual hearing on October 5 and an in-person hearing on October 8.
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10/05/2020
Elected Officials (13)
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, Senator Barbara Favola (D-31), Delegate Kathleen Murphy (D-34), Delegate Rip Sullivan (D-48), Delegate Mark Keam (D-35), Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust, Fairfax County Supervisor Dalia Palchik
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09/22/2020
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is offering two new opportunities for the public to ask questions about the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) Project in advance of public hearings scheduled in October. The 495 NEXT Project involves extending the 495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge to reduce congestion, improve safety and travel reliability, and provide additional travel choices. The project will involve a change in limited access control.
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09/04/2020
VDOT will present and receive public input on draft design plans and environmental assessment at virtual public hearing Oct. 5; In-person, by-appointment-only hearing on Oct. 8
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a virtual Location and Design Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2020, followed by an in-person (by-appointment-only) hearing for those unable to participate virtually on Thursday, October 8, 2020 for the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project (495 NEXT). VDOT will present and seek input on its Environmental Assessment (EA), and draft design plans for the 495 NEXT project.
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05/28/2020
FAIRFAX – Single lane closures are scheduled to occur along northbound and southbound I-495 between the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange and the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge during daytime hours on Friday, May 29, and the week of May 31.
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01/29/2019
Four projects reduce congestion and improve connectivity on I-495 and I-95, including the Occoquan Auxiliary Lane
RICHMOND – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has signed agreements with private partner Transurban to deliver critical transportation solutions along Interstate 495 and Interstate 95. Months of close collaboration and negotiation between the Commonwealth and Transurban have resulted in a deal for four transportation infrastructure projects that will create significant value for citizens and businesses throughout Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg.
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05/11/2018
Learn about the Virginia Department of Transportation’s environmental study regarding plans to extend the I-495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange towards the Maryland line, in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge.
JUNE 11, 2018 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Presentation starts at 7 p.m.
Cooper Middle School Cafeteria
977 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA 22101
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04/19/2018
Funding approved to conduct environmental analysis of project
RICHMOND – Virginia's Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved funding in the amount of $6 million Wednesday for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to conduct an environmental study of a plan to extend the I-495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the I-495 and Dulles Toll Road interchange to the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge and Maryland line. This northern extension to the 495 Express Lanes would help relieve a traffic-choked section of I-495 by providing more capacity, new travel choices and benefits for carpoolers.
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