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03/20/2025

Nighttime Ramp Closure From Southbound I-495 to Georgetown Pike in Virginia, Scheduled Tonight, Thursday, March 20

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FAIRFAX, VA - The exit ramp from the southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) collector road to Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) will be closed tonight, Thursday, March 20, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next morning. The ramp will be closed and detoured to allow crews to perform preparatory work, including setting concrete barrier, that is needed for upcoming bridge work as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

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03/14/2025

Nightly Ramp Closure From Georgetown Pike to Southbound I-495 in Virginia Scheduled Monday, March 17 Through March 21

Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - Starting Monday night, March 17, and continuing nightly through Friday, March 21, the ramp from Georgetown Pike to southbound I-495 will be closed. The ramp closure will occur nightly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next morning, to allow crews to conduct noise wall work as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

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Last updated: March 21, 2025

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