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10/30/2025

Drivers should expect potential backups and delays, and choose alternate routes

FAIRFAX, VA - The northbound 495 Express Lanes are scheduled to be closed between Route 7/Leesburg Pike and north of the Dulles Corridor Interchange, where the existing express lanes end, this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for paving work as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. Additionally, a single lane closure will be in place on northbound I-495 general-purpose lanes between Lewinsville Road and Old Dominion Drive this Saturday from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. Following this work, multi-lane and ramp closures will occur nightly on I-495 in the north- and southbound directions through mid-November. These closures are needed for crews to continue paving activities for the project.

10/30/2025

Extended express lanes to provide new travel options and connectivity on I-495 in Virginia

MCLEAN, VA - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban, the Commonwealth’s private partner and operator of the 495 Express Lanes, announced today that the northern extension of the 495 Express Lanes is scheduled to open in late November, ahead of holiday travel. The extension includes two new express lanes in each direction of I-495 (the Capital Beltway) between the Dulles Corridor Interchange and the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) Interchange, as well as new express lanes access at both interchanges. This extension will provide more capacity, new connections with major commuter and business routes, and new travel options for people who face daily gridlock and congestion in this section of the Beltway.

10/24/2025

Drivers urged to stay away to avoid potential backups and delays as crews pave Capital Beltway general purpose and new express lanes for the 495 NEXT project

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning on or about tonight, Friday, Oct. 24, and continuing nightly through Thursday night, Oct. 30, multi-lane closures and ramp closures with detours will be in place on the Capital Beltway in McLean between the American Legion Memorial Bridge and the Dulles Corridor interchange. These closures are necessary for 495 NEXT crews to lay final pavement for the general purpose and new express lanes on northbound and southbound I-495.

10/22/2025

Closures planned Wednesday night, Oct. 22 through Thursday morning, Oct. 23; Drivers urged to stay away to avoid potential backups and delays

FAIRFAX, VA - On or about tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 p.m., and continuing until 5 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, multi-lane closures, a ramp closure and detour, and a brief traffic stoppage will be in place on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) in McLean near the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange. These closures are necessary for 495 NEXT crews to finish shifting the general purpose lanes on northbound I-495 into their final alignment for the project.

10/17/2025

Closures required for paving work and noise wall installation for 495 NEXT project; Motorists asked to follow signed detour across American Legion Bridge to loop back into Virginia

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning on or about Sunday night, Oct. 19, and continuing nightly through Saturday, Oct. 25, the ramp from northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) will be closed for paving and noise wall panel installation as part of the 495 NEXT project. This ramp closure and detour is scheduled to occur nightly, Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Friday night from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. The exit from southbound I-495 to Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) will also be closed during this same period and hours for paving.

10/16/2025

Closures planned Thursday night, Oct. 16 through Friday morning, Oct. 17; Drivers urged to stay away to avoid potential backups and delays

FAIRFAX, VA - On or about tonight, Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8:30 p.m. until 5 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, multi-lane closures and a brief traffic stoppage will be in place on southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) near the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) interchange. These closures are necessary for 495 NEXT crews to finish shifting the general purpose lanes on southbound I-495 into their final alignment for the project and reopen right-hand shoulders in the area.

10/02/2025

Closures begin Friday night, Oct. 3 through Sunday morning, Oct. 5; Drivers urged to stay away to avoid potential backups and delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning on or about Friday night, Oct. 3 at 9 p.m., and continuing until approximately 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 5, lane and ramp closures will be in place on southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) between the American Legion Memorial Bridge and Lewinsville Road in McLean. Multi-lane closures and ramp closures with detours will occur on Friday and Saturday nights, and a single lane closure is planned to be in place all day on Saturday. Drivers traveling from Maryland over the American Legion Bridge into Virginia should expect potential delays and allow extra travel time.

10/01/2025

Daytime extended hours flagging operations needed for pavement work as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension project

FAIRFAX, VA - Drivers are advised that flagging operations are scheduled to be in effect on Old Dominion Drive near I-495 (Capital Beltway) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, beginning Thursday, Oct. 2 through Friday, Oct. 24. Flagging operations are needed for crews to perform milling and paving work on Old Dominion Drive and to complete the driveway connection at Old Dominion Drive and Dominion Court. When construction is active, flaggers will direct one-way traffic in alternating directions on Old Dominion Drive between Old Gate Court and Dulany Drive.

09/11/2025

Closures begin Friday night, Sept. 12 through Sunday morning, Sept. 14; Drivers urged to stay away to avoid potential backups and delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning on or about Friday night, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. and continuing until approximately 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, lane and ramp closures will be in place on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) between Leesburg Pike (Route 7) and the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP). Triple lane closures and ramp closures with detours will occur on Friday and Saturday nights, and a single lane closure is planned to be in place all day on Saturday. These closures are necessary for 495 NEXT crews to shift the general purpose lanes on northbound I-495 into their final alignment for the project and reopen right-hand shoulders through much of the corridor, and to reopen the ramp from northbound I-495 to westbound Dulles Toll Road (DTR) (Exit 45) at its permanent location, which is about one-third of a mile north of the existing temporary exit that has been in use since project construction began. In the event of inclement weather or other delays, this work and required lane and ramp closures will be rescheduled for the following weekend, Friday night, Sept. 19 through Sunday morning, Sept. 21.

09/03/2025

Drivers reminded to use caution and stay alert when traveling through the 495 NEXT project work zone in Tysons-McLean area

FAIRFAX, VA - With construction activities on the new express lanes increasing and now concentrated in the median along the project corridor, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and its 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project partner, Transurban, have launched a driver safety campaign. The awareness campaign emphasizes to drivers that active roadway construction and hundreds of workers are directly adjacent to Beltway traffic. The “Closer Than You Think” campaign will leverage ads that will run on radio, as well as various social media platforms, throughout September and into October as “back to work and school” traffic resumes and drivers adjust to post-summer travel patterns.

08/25/2025

Ramps from westbound and eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) and ramp from northbound I-495 to southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway will be closed and detoured nightly through Sept. 5, with the exception of Aug. 29-Sept. 1, for 495 NEXT project work

FAIRFAX, VA - Starting on or about tonight, Monday, Aug. 25 and continuing nightly through Thursday night, Aug. 28, and again Tuesday night, Sept. 2 through Friday night, Sept. 5, the ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) (Exit 18B) will be closed and detoured from 9:30 p.m. at night to 5 a.m. the next morning. The ramp from northbound I-495 to southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) (Exit 43) will also be closed and detoured from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning on the same dates.

08/15/2025

Ramp from northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway to southbound I-495 will be closed and detoured beginning Sunday night, Aug. 17; Motorists should expect delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Overnight triple lane closures are scheduled to occur on northbound and southbound I-495 (the Capital Beltway) between the American Legion Memorial Bridge and Dulles Corridor Interchange, for construction work on the new Georgetown Pike Bridge in McLean, starting on or about Monday night, Aug. 18 and continuing Monday through Saturday nights for approximately two weeks.

08/15/2025

Closures needed for paving work; Motorists should expect potential delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Triple lane closures on eastbound Dulles Toll Road (DTR) approaching I-495 (the Capital Beltway) are scheduled to occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. starting on or about Sunday night, Aug. 17, and continuing for approximately six overnights, except Saturday, Aug. 24. Additionally, the ramp from eastbound DTR and Dulles Airport Access Highway (DAAH) to northbound I-495/Beltway Inner Loop will close during these overnights. This work is weather dependent, and will be pushed to the following overnight if necessary. Crews will be milling and paving this section of DTR and the ramp, as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

08/07/2025

Ramp from westbound Dulles Toll Road to northbound I-495 also closed and detoured over weekend; 495 NEXT crews completing ramp reconstruction work

FAIRFAX, VA - Starting at 10 p.m., Friday, August 8 and continuing until as late as 5 a.m., Monday, August 11, the right lane will be closed on northbound I-495 in Virginia for approximately one-quarter mile from the merge point at Exit 18 (eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Airport Access Highway to northbound I-495, mile marker 45.4) to near the Lewinsville Road Bridge in McLean. Three lanes will remain open on this stretch of I-495 (the Beltway Inner Loop).

07/29/2025

Overnight closure and detour of ramps from southbound and northbound I-495 to GW Parkway planned for night of July 30 to set up work area

Fairfax, VA - On or about Wednesday night, July 30, crews are scheduled to implement temporary traffic changes on the existing ramp from northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) to southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) Exit 43 to begin ramp extension work, as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. By as early as Thursday morning, July 31, the ramp will be temporarily shifted and narrowed to one lane through the merge point from the Beltway to GWMP. This narrowed-down ramp configuration and merge area is expected to be in place until about mid-September to accommodate ramp construction and keep drivers and workers safe.

07/22/2025

Overnight triple lane closures on southbound I-495 needed tonight, Tuesday, July 22, and Wednesday night, July 23

McLean, VA - The last phase of shifting southbound I-495 lanes from Georgetown Pike to between Old Dominion Drive and Lewinsville Road onto newly constructed lanes on the outer section of the Beltway has been rescheduled to occur Wednesday night, July 23. All southbound lanes in this section of the Beltway are planned to be reopened in their new alignment by 6 a.m. Thursday, July 24. Crews will work during overnight hours tonight, Tuesday, July 22, to complete roadway paving that is necessary to implement the traffic shift.

07/21/2025

Multi-lane closures and stoppages on Beltway and ramp closures/detours will be in place to implement traffic shift between Georgetown Pike and Lewinsville Road

McLean, VA - This Tuesday night, July 22, crews plan to implement the second of two traffic shifts of all four lanes on southbound I-495 (Beltway Outer Loop) within the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project area. This second phase will shift southbound I-495 lanes from Georgetown Pike to midway between Old Dominion Drive and Lewinsville Road onto newly constructed lanes on the outer section of the highway. Work will begin tomorrow (July 22) night, with all southbound lanes in this section of the Beltway reopened in their new alignment by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, July 23. Wednesday night will serve as backup dates in case of inclement weather or other work delays.

07/15/2025

Multi-lane closures and stoppages on Beltway and ramp closures/detours will be in place to implement traffic shift between Georgetown Pike and Lewinsville Road

UPDATE, July 17, 2025: The traffic shift on southbound I-495 between Georgetown Pike and Lewinsville Road scheduled for July 18 has been postponed, and work will be rescheduled to overnight hours early next week.

McLean, VA - On or about this Friday night, July 18, crews plan to implement the second of two traffic shifts of all four lanes on southbound I-495 (Beltway Outer Loop) within the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project area. This second phase will shift southbound I-495 lanes from Georgetown Pike to midway between Old Dominion Drive and Lewinsville Road onto newly constructed lanes on the outer section of the highway. Work will begin Friday night, with all southbound lanes in this section of the Beltway reopened in their new alignment by 10 a.m. Saturday morning, July 19. Saturday and Sunday nights will serve as backup dates in case of inclement weather or other work delays.

07/14/2025

Various daytime and nighttime traffic impacts anticipated; Motorists should plan extra travel time and follow posted detours

FAIRFAX, VA - Throughout the remainder of July, crews on the 495 NEXT project will continue construction activities at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor Interchange, as part of the I-495 Northern Extension Express Lanes (495 NEXT) project. This work will require daytime and nighttime single and multi-lane closures and ramp closures with detours. Weather permitting, work will occur Mondays through Fridays through August 1, unless otherwise noted.

07/09/2025

Motorists traveling on northbound GW Parkway are asked to follow signed detour across American Legion Bridge to loop back into Virginia

FAIRFAX, VA - The on-ramp from northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) and the slip-ramp from GWMP to Georgetown Pike are scheduled to be closed on Thursday night, July 10, and Friday night, July 11. Closures and detours will occur nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning for 495 NEXT crews to install new noise wall panels and conduct trenching work. Saturday night, July 12, and Monday night, July 14, will serve as backup dates in case of inclement weather or other delays.

06/26/2025

Single lane to remain closed on southbound Beltway from 5 a.m. through noon; Overnight Beltway traffic shift remains on schedule for Friday night

MCLEAN, VA - Overnight paving work on southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) in the Tysons-McLean area, already scheduled for tonight, Thursday, June 26, is planned to continue through Friday (June 27) morning peak period and until approximately noon. Multiple lanes will be closed in both directions of this section of the Beltway beginning at 9:30 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. Friday morning. A single right lane will remain closed tomorrow in the southbound direction only from about 5 a.m. until as late as noon. Drivers traveling in this area should expect possible delays and plan extra travel time for their morning commute tomorrow.

06/24/2025

Multi-lane closures and stoppages on Beltway and ramp closures/detours will be in place to implement shift

MCLEAN, VA - On or about this Friday night, June 27, crews plan to implement the first of two traffic shifts of all four lanes on southbound I-495 (Beltway Outer Loop) within the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project area. This first phase will shift southbound I-495 lanes from just north of George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to just south of Georgetown Pike onto newly constructed lanes on the outer section of the highway. Work will begin Friday night, with all southbound lanes in this section of the Beltway reopened in their new alignment by 10 a.m. Saturday morning, June 28. Saturday and Sunday nights will serve as backup dates in case of inclement weather or other work delays.

06/20/2025

Motorists traveling on northbound I-495 to GW Parkway are asked to follow signed detour across American Legion Bridge to loop back into Virginia

FAIRFAX, VA - Drivers are advised that there will be nightly triple-lane closures on northbound and southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) and a closure/detour of the ramp from northbound I-495 (Inner Loop) to George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) (Exit 43) tonight, Friday, June 20 and Sunday night, June 22, through Wednesday night, July 2, as needed. These closures are for paving, curb, striping and road widening work as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

06/02/2025

Motorists asked to follow signed detours and stay alert when traveling through the area

UPDATE, June 3, 2025: The nighttime ramp closures affecting southbound I-495 at George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) and Georgetown Pike interchanges have been postponed to tonight, Tuesday, June 3 and Tuesday night, June 10. The ramps from southbound I-495 to the GWMP (Exit 43) and Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) are now scheduled to be closed tonight, Tuesday, June 3, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. The ramps from GWMP to southbound I-495 and from Georgetown Pike to southbound I-495 are now scheduled to be closed Tuesday night, June 10, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, June 11. The backup date for these closures is Thursday night, June 12.

FAIRFAX, VA - Tonight, Monday night, June 2, the ramps from southbound I-495 to the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) Exit 43 and Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) are scheduled to be closed from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday morning. During this closure, motorists will be detoured to continue southbound on I-495 to northbound Route 123 Exit 46B, then to the northbound I-495 general purpose lanes to Georgetown Pike and GWMP.

05/27/2025

Motorists asked to follow signed detour across American Legion Bridge to loop back into Virginia

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning on or about tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 28, and continuing on weeknights through Friday, June 20, the ramp from northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) to George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) (Exit 43) will be closed for paving, curb, and striping work as part of the 495 NEXT project. This ramp closure and detour is scheduled to occur nightly, Mondays through Fridays, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

05/08/2025

Northbound I-495 traffic to shift on Friday night, May 9; Saturday night, May 10 is backup date for weather or other delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Tomorrow night, Friday, May 9, crews plan to shift traffic on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) in the Tysons-McLean area onto approximately two miles of newly-constructed lanes on the outer section of the highway. This traffic shift and related lane closures will begin Friday night, with all four northbound Beltway lanes reopened in their new alignment by 10 a.m. Saturday morning, May 10. Saturday night will serve as a backup date in case of inclement weather or other work delays.

05/06/2025

Motorists should stay alert and follow posted detours

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning tonight, Tuesday, May 6, and continuing nightly through Friday, May 9, multiple ramps to and from northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) at the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP), Georgetown Pike, and Dulles Corridor Interchanges will be closed for 495 NEXT crews to perform paving and striping work in preparation for the Beltway traffic shift planned for Friday night, May 9.

05/01/2025

Northbound I-495 traffic to shift on or about Friday night, May 2; Southbound I-495 traffic to shift in late May/early June

UPDATE, May 1, 2025: The traffic shift on northbound I-495 in the Tysons-McLean area scheduled for May 2 has been postponed, and is now planned to occur on Friday night, May 9–Saturday morning, May 10.

FAIRFAX, VA - On or about Friday night, May 2, crews plan to begin shifting traffic on I-495 (Capital Beltway) in the Tysons-McLean area onto approximately two miles of newly- constructed lanes on the outer section of the highway. Northbound I-495 lanes are scheduled to be shifted during overnight hours on Friday night, May 2, with Saturday night, May 3 and the following weekend (May 9 and 10) serving as backup dates in case of weather delays. Southbound I-495 lanes are planned to be shifted in late May or early June. These important traffic shifts will enable crews to access the center portion of the Beltway to build the new 495 Express Lanes.

04/30/2025

New configuration to improve merging on and off the Beltway in this area

FAIRFAX, VA - On or about Thursday night, May 1, southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) traffic traveling on the Exit 44 collector road to Georgetown Pike is scheduled to be shifted onto a new ramp alignment. The new ramp alignment is located on the outer edge of the Beltway and runs parallel to southbound I-495 between George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) and Georgetown Pike. Following the traffic shift, southbound I-495 Exit 44 collector road traffic will enter the new ramp alignment just after Exit 43 for GWMP, and will exit left to access Georgetown Pike (Exit 44).

04/28/2025

Motorists should stay alert and follow posted detours

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning tonight, Monday, April 28, and continuing nightly through Friday, May 2, multiple ramps to and from northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) at the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) and Georgetown Pike interchanges will be closed for 495 NEXT crews to perform paving and striping work in preparation for a traffic shift planned for Friday night, May 2. The following ramps will be closed and detoured from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, April 28 through May 2: northbound I-495 to southeast GWMP (Exit 43), northbound I-495 to Georgetown Pike (Exit 44), and Georgetown Pike to northbound I-495.

04/22/2025

Work crews to perform overhead sign repairs

MCLEAN, VA - Triple lane closures are planned on southbound I-495 (Beltway Outer Loop) between Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) and Old Dominion Drive in McLean from 11 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, April 22 until as late as 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, for overhead sign repair work. One southbound lane will remain open in this area of the Beltway, except when intermittent traffic stoppages of up to 30-minutes each, occur between Midnight and 5 a.m. Beltway drivers traveling from Maryland to Virginia over the American Legion Bridge should expect delays and use alternate routes.

04/21/2025

Closures needed for ongoing 495 NEXT construction; Motorists should follow posted detours

MCLEAN, VA - Motorists are advised there will be continued ramp closures and detours during overnight hours this week at the exit ramp from the southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) collector road to Georgetown Pike (Exit 44), and the on-ramp from northwest George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495. These closures and related work are scheduled to occur between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

04/16/2025

New configuration to improve merging on and off the Beltway in this area

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from northwest George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 and Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) is now scheduled to be shifted into a new ramp alignment between 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 and 5 a.m. Friday, April 18. The new ramp alignment, which is planned to be in effect Friday morning, runs parallel to southbound I-495 between the GWMP and Georgetown Pike and will improve merging for drivers entering and exiting the Beltway in this area. The new configuration will also accommodate the wider Beltway that is needed for the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension.

04/11/2025

Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from Georgetown Pike to northbound I-495 is scheduled to close Sunday night, April 13, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next morning. The ramp closure will allow crews to perform milling and paving work as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

04/09/2025

Work to implement traffic shift to occur Thursday night, April 10 until early morning Friday, April 11

UPDATE (April 10, 2025): The below ramp shift and associated traffic impacts have been postponed. This work will now occur on Wednesday night, April 16, until early morning Thursday, April 17.

FAIRFAX, VA - The collector ramp from northwest George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 and Georgetown Pike (Exit 44) is scheduled to be shifted into a new ramp alignment between 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10 and 5 a.m. Friday, April 11. The new ramp alignment runs parallel to southbound I-495 between the GWMP and Georgetown Pike and will improve merging for drivers entering and exiting the Beltway in this area. The new configuration will also accommodate the wider Beltway that is needed for the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension.

04/07/2025

Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from Georgetown Pike to southbound I-495 is scheduled to close tomorrow night Tuesday, April 8, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next morning. The ramp closure will allow crews to shift traffic at the ramp as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

04/04/2025

Ramp closed and detoured nightly at eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Airport Access Highway to northbound I-495

FAIRFAX, VA - Lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages are scheduled to resume during overnight hours Monday, April 7 through Wednesday, April 30 on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Virginia between Route 7 and north of the Dulles Toll Road. The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) will also be closed nightly during this timeframe. These closures and traffic stoppages are needed for crews to continue working on a new 495 Express Lanes ramp at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor Interchange.

03/25/2025

Closures needed for delivery and installation of bridge beams; Motorists should follow posted detours

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning Thursday night, March 27, and continuing weeknights through April 17, the exit ramp from southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) collector road to Georgetown Pike (Exit 44), and the on-ramp from northwest George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 will be closed. Closures and detours will occur Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be installing beams for new express lanes ramp connections at GWMP, as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

03/20/2025

Motorists should follow posted detour

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.

03/14/2025

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.

03/04/2025

Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - On Tuesday, March 11, the ramp from George Washington Memorial Parkway to northbound I-495 will be closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The ramp closure will allow crews to conduct tree clearing as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

02/20/2025

Closures needed for overnight demolition of Old Dominion Drive bridge

FAIRFAX, VA - Lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages are scheduled to occur during overnight hours tonight, Thursday, Feb. 20, through Saturday, March 15, weather permitting, on north- and southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) between Lewinsville Road and Georgetown Pike in McLean. These closures and traffic stoppages are needed for crews to safely demolish the retired Old Dominion Drive bridge over I-495. This demolition follows the recent shifting of traffic onto the new Old Dominion Drive bridge, which was built as part of the 495 NEXT project.

02/14/2025

495 NEXT Crews Performing Work for Overhead Signage and Setting Barriers and Attenuators

FAIRFAX, VA - There will be daytime single lane and mobile shoulder closures and nighttime single lane closures on north- and southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Maryland between Cabin John Parkway and the American Legion Bridge beginning Monday, Feb. 17, through Sunday, Feb. 23. These closures are needed for Virginia’s 495 NEXT crews to install temporary signs and barrier, and conduct preparatory work for overhead sign structures, along this section of I-495 in Maryland.

02/14/2025

Ramp Closed and Detoured Nightly at Eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Airport Access Highway to Northbound I-495

FAIRFAX, VA - Lane closures and intermittent traffic stoppages are scheduled to continue during overnight hours Monday, Feb. 17 through Saturday, March 1 on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Virginia between Route 7 and north of the Dulles Toll Road. The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) will also be closed nightly during this timeframe. These closures and traffic stoppages are needed for crews to continue working on a new 495 Express Lanes ramp at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor Interchange.

02/13/2025

Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning Sunday night, Feb. 16, and continuing nightly through Friday, Feb. 28, the ramp from Georgetown Pike to southbound I-495 in McLean will be closed. The ramp closure will occur nightly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning, to allow crews to conduct noise wall work as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

02/04/2025

Closures to continue during overnight hours tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 4 through Saturday night, Feb. 15 for continued bridge work

FAIRFAX, VA - 495 NEXT project crews will continue bridge work over northbound I-495 at the Dulles Corridor Interchange for a new 495 Express Lanes ramp, following the Big Beam Weekend operation, which was completed successfully early Monday morning, Jan. 27. This bridge work will require the following lane and ramp closures during overnight hours beginning at 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, Monday through Saturday nights, Feb. 4 to Feb. 15...

01/27/2025

Closures to occur during overnight hours tonight, Monday, Jan. 27 through Friday night, Jan. 31 for continued bridge work

FAIRFAX, VA - 495 NEXT project crews will continue bridge work over northbound I-495 at the Dulles Corridor Interchange for a new 495 Express Lanes ramp, following the Big Beam Weekend operation, which was completed successfully early this morning. This bridge work will require the following lane and ramp closures during overnight hours beginning at 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning...

01/24/2025

Lane reductions and traffic impacts for Big Beam Weekend

FAIRFAX, VA - Lane reductions and traffic impacts on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) near Tysons in Virginia will begin tonight, Friday Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. and will be in effect until 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27 for the 495 NEXT project's Big Beam Weekend. Multiple ramps at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor interchange will also be closed and detoured all weekend. Drivers are urged to STAY AWAY from the area and use alternate routes, as delays and backups are expected to occur.

01/22/2025

Drivers Urged to Stay Away from Northbound I-495 in Virginia Near Tysons All Weekend Due to Traffic Impacts

FAIRFAX, VA - Travelers are reminded to stay away from northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) near Tysons in Virginia heading toward the American Legion Bridge this weekend, Jan. 24-27, as crews will be installing massive steel girders across the northbound Beltway for a new express lanes ramp. Lane reductions and traffic shifts for the Big Beam Weekend will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, until as late as 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, for approximately three miles on northbound I-495 between Route 7 to north of the Dulles Toll Road/Route 267. Multiple ramps at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor interchange will also be closed and detoured all weekend to accommodate the work. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes, as delays and backups are expected to occur.

01/16/2025

Drivers urged to stay away during major bridge girder installation over northbound Capital Beltway

FAIRFAX, VA - Travelers are urged to stay away from northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) near Tysons in Virginia heading toward the American Legion Bridge the weekend of Jan. 24-27, as crews are scheduled to install massive steel girders across the northbound Beltway for a new express lanes ramp that will connect the Dulles Toll Road to northbound I-495. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 until as late as 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, lane reductions and traffic shifts will be in effect on northbound I-495 for approximately three miles between Route 7 (near mile marker 47.4) to north of the Dulles Toll Road/Route 267 (near mile marker 44.6). Multiple ramps at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor interchange will also be closed and detoured all weekend to accommodate the work. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes, as delays and backups are expected to occur.

01/15/2025

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21 and continuing through Thursday, Jan. 23, there will be overnight lane closures and periodic total traffic stoppages in both directions on Georgetown Pike near the I-495 interchange between Balls Hill Road and Linganore Drive. Lane closures will occur between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning, with periodic traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each between midnight and 5 a.m.

01/09/2025

Weekend-long travel impacts on Beltway near Tysons and at I-495/Dulles Corridor interchange; motorists urged to plan ahead and stay away

FAIRFAX, VA - Crews are preparing to install five lines of massive steel girders extending 295-feet in length across northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) for a new express lanes ramp that will connect the Dulles Toll Road to northbound I-495. This major bridge girder operation - the Big Beam Weekend - is scheduled to occur Friday night, January 24 through early Monday morning, January 27, and will impact travel significantly on northbound I-495 near Tysons and at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor interchange area. Motorists are urged to STAY AWAY throughout the weekend as northbound I-495 will be reduced from six to two lanes near Tysons, and multiple ramps at the I-495 and Dulles Corridor interchange will be closed and detoured. In the event of inclement weather, the Big Beam Weekend will be rescheduled for the following weekend, Jan. 31 through Feb. 3.

12/20/2024

Closures needed for roadway striping work

UPDATE (Dec.27, 2024): The below lane closures, ramp closure and detour has been postponed to Monday night, Dec. 30 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

FAIRFAX, VA - Triple lane closures will be in place on northbound I-495 near Tysons during overnight hours tonight, Friday, Dec. 20. In addition, the on-ramp from the westbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) will be closed. Closures are necessary to allow crews to shift traffic and complete roadway striping work, and will begin at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 until 5 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.

12/13/2024

Closures needed for ongoing bridge girder installation

UPDATE (Dec.19, 2024): The below lane closures, ramp closure and detour will also be in place tonight, Thursday, Dec. 19 and tomorrow night, Friday, Dec. 20, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

FAIRFAX, VA - Crews are scheduled to continue installation of bridge girders adjacent to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) at the Dulles Corridor Interchange for the first span of a new express lanes ramp that will connect the Dulles Toll Road to northbound 495 Express Lanes. This work and closures are scheduled during overnight hours, Monday, Dec. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 18, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

12/06/2024

Closures needed for bridge girder installation

FAIRFAX, VA - Crews are scheduled to install 10 bridge girders adjacent to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) at the Dulles Corridor Interchange for the first span of a new express lanes ramp that will connect the Dulles Toll Road to northbound 495 Express Lanes. This work will require the following lane and ramp closures during overnight hours beginning Monday, Dec. 9 through Friday, Dec. 13 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m...

11/26/2024

Motorists should follow posted detour and expect delays; Double lane closures on northbound I-495 scheduled concurrently

FAIRFAX, VA - Starting the night of Monday, December 2, 495 NEXT project crews will be conducting bridge girder work over northbound I-495 at the Dulles Corridor Interchange to prepare for the construction of a new I-495 Express Lanes ramp. This work will require the ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Highway (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) to close during overnight hours on weeknights through late January. Double lane closures on northbound I-495 between Route 7 and Lewinsville Road will also be in place for this work.

11/15/2024

Motorists should follow posted detour to access northbound I-495

UPDATE (Nov. 21, 2024): The below ramp closure and detour will also be in place on tonight, Thursday, Nov. 21 during overnight hours, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) is scheduled to close during overnight hours Monday, Nov. 18 through Wednesday, Nov. 20 to allow crews to conduct paving wok as part of the 495 NEXT project.

11/08/2024

Motorists Should Follow Posted Detour to Access I-495 North; Expect Continued Nighttime Ramp Closure and Detour in Weeks Ahead

UPDATE (Nov. 20, 2024): The below ramp closure and detour will also be in place on tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21 during overnight hours, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

FAIRFAX, VA - The on-ramp from the westbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) is scheduled to be closed during overnight hours tonight, Friday, Nov. 8, Sunday night, Nov. 10, Monday night, Nov. 11, and Tuesday night, Nov. 12, to allow crews to conduct milling and paving work as part of the 495 NEXT project. The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Triple lane closures will also be in place on northbound I-495 in the project corridor during the same times for paving work. Drivers are advised that this same ramp closure will occur periodically over the coming weeks for continued construction.

11/19/2024

Closures and stoppages necessary for overhead sign work

FAIRFAX, VA - There will be overnight triple lane closures on northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) in two locations on Wednesday night, Nov. 20, and Thursday night, Nov. 21 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following mornings, for crews to work on overhead signs as part of the 495 NEXT project.

11/18/2024

Motorists asked to follow signed detours

FAIRFAX, VA - The on-ramp from westbound/northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) will be closed during overnight hours tonight, Nov. 18 through Wednesday, Nov. 20. This closure is necessary to allow crews to shift traffic onto new pavement as part of the 495 NEXT project.

11/14/2024

Crews conducting guardrail and barrier work for 495 NEXT project; Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - The exit ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road to southbound 495 Express Lanes will be closed during overnight hours Friday, Nov. 15 and Monday, Nov. 18, for crews to reinstall guardrail and work on temporary barrier. The ramp will be closed from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning both nights.

10/24/2024

Motorists asked to follow signed detour across American Legion Bridge to loop back into Virginia

UPDATE (Nov.11, 2024): The below ramp closure and detour will be in place nightly tonight, Nov. 11 through Friday night, Nov. 15 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.

FAIRFAX, VA - The on-ramp from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) will be closed nightly Friday, Oct. 25 through Tuesday, Oct. 29 for paving work as part of the 495 NEXT project.

10/31/2024

Traffic to be detoured to Georgetown Pike Interchange to access Parkway

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Outer Loop) to the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) will be closed on weeknights Friday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 15 for paving and striping work as part of the 495 NEXT Project. The ramp will be closed and detoured each night beginning at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the next morning.

10/25/2024

Motorists Should Follow Posted Detour to Access I-495 North

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) is scheduled to close during overnight hours Monday night, Oct. 28, Tuesday night, Oct. 29 and Wednesday night, Oct. 30. This closure will take place each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning to allow crews to conduct paving wok as part of the 495 NEXT project.

10/22/2024

Motorists Should Follow Posted Detour to Access I-495 North; Expect Continued Nighttime Ramp Closure and Detour in Weeks Ahead

FAIRFAX, VA - The on-ramp from the westbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) is scheduled to be closed during overnight hours tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 22 and again tomorrow night, Wednesday, Oct. 23 to allow crews to conduct milling and paving work as part of the 495 NEXT project. The ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Drivers are advised that this same ramp closure will occur periodically over the coming weeks for continued construction.

10/11/2024

Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning on Monday, Oct. 14, and continuing weeknights through Tuesday, Nov. 26, the ramp from Georgetown Pike to southbound I-495 will be closed so crews can conduct sound wall work as part of the 495 NEXT Project. The ramp closure will be in place Mondays through Fridays, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning.

10/04/2024

Closures and stoppages necessary for Georgetown Pike Bridge demolition work

FAIRFAX, VA - Triple lane closures and periodic total traffic stoppages are scheduled to occur nightly on north- and southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) in the vicinity of Georgetown Pike in McLean starting tonight, Friday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

09/16/2024

Motorists should follow posted detour to access northbound I-495

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Exit 18B) will be closed just east of the Route 7 interchange during overnight hours this Wednesday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 20.

09/13/2024

Closures and stoppages necessary for Georgetown Pike Bridge demolition work

FAIRFAX, VA - Beginning on Monday, Sept. 16, and continuing through September, there will be overnight multi-lane closures and periodic total traffic stoppages on north- and southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) in the vicinity of Georgetown Pike in McLean. Triple lane closures will be in place Monday through Saturday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., with periodic traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each between midnight and 5 a.m.

09/12/2024

Crews conducting overhead sign work for 495 NEXT project

FAIRFAX, VA - The exit ramp from the eastbound Dulles Toll Road to the southbound 495 Express Lanes will be closed weeknights starting Monday, Sept. 16, through Friday, Oct. 18, for overhead sign work. The ramp closure will take place Mondays through Fridays, nightly from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning. This work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

09/04/2024

Crews conducting bridge overhang work for 495 NEXT project

FAIRFAX, VA - The exit ramp from southbound I-495 to eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Exit 45B) will be closed nightly starting tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 4, through Friday, Sept. 6. This closure will allow for crews to work on the overhangs for a new bridge that will cross over the Dulles International Airport Access Highway and eastbound Dulles Toll Road. The closure will occur nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. This work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

09/03/2024

Crews conducting overhead sign work for 495 NEXT project

UPDATE (Sept. 3, 2024): The below ramp closure and detour has been postponed. This work will now begin on Monday, Sept. 16. and continue nightly through Friday, Sept. 20.

FAIRFAX, VA - The exit ramp from the eastbound Dulles Toll Road to the I-495 South Express Lanes will be closed nightly starting tonight, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 6, for overhead sign work. The closure will take place nightly from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning. This work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

09/03/2024

Crews conducting overhead sign work for 495 NEXT project

FAIRFAX, VA - The exit ramp from the eastbound Dulles Toll Road to the I-495 South Express Lanes will be closed nightly starting tonight, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 6, for overhead sign work. The closure will take place nightly from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following morning. This work is part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

08/26/2024

Crews conducting overnight demolition work at Live Oak Drive Bridge

FAIRFAX, VA - Triple lane closures and periodic total traffic stoppages on the Capital Beltway in the vicinity of Live Oak Drive (near MM 43.1) will resume tonight, Monday, Aug. 26, and continue nightly through Friday, Sept. 13. One lane in each direction will remain open, with full traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each occurring between midnight and 5 a.m. each night.

08/23/2024

Major traffic impacts from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday

FAIRFAX, VA - Motorists are reminded that all travel lanes on the Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 in McLean are scheduled to be shifted to a new northern portion of the bridge this weekend, beginning tonight, Friday, Aug. 23, through Monday, Aug. 26. Travelers should avoid the Georgetown Pike and I-495 interchange area all weekend, as lanes will be reduced on Georgetown Pike and I-495 (Capital Beltway) ramps will be closed with detours in place.

08/20/2024

Major traffic impacts from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday

FAIRFAX - Motorists are reminded that all travel lanes on the Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 in McLean are scheduled to be shifted to a new northern portion of the bridge this weekend, Aug. 23-26. Travelers should avoid the Georgetown Pike and I-495 interchange area all weekend, as lanes will be reduced on Georgetown Pike and I-495 (Capital Beltway) ramps will be closed with detours in place.

08/16/2024

Traffic to be shifted to new Live Oak Drive Bridge over I-495; Crews conducting overnight demolition work at Live Oak Drive Bridge

FAIRFAX, VA - Traffic will be shifted from the current Live Oak Drive Bridge to the new bridge beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday night, until 5 a.m., tomorrow morning, Saturday, Aug. 17. This work will be completed using a flagging operation on Live Oak Drive and Balls Hill Road at the bridge over I-495.

08/16/2024

Crews installing bridge girders, inspecting pavement and performing overhead sign work throughout 495 NEXT project corridor

FAIRFAX, VA - During overnight hours starting on or about Monday, Aug. 19, and continuing nightly through early September, there will be multi-lane closures and periodic total traffic stoppages affecting I-495 North and South between George Washington Memorial Parkway (Exit 43) and the Dulles Corridor Interchange (near MM 45.2). The work is part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

08/15/2024

Motorists asked to follow signed detour across American Legion Bridge to loop back into Virginia

FAIRFAX, VA - The on-ramp from westbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) to southbound I-495 is scheduled to close beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17 for bridge deck repair work. A signed detour will be in place directing motorists across the American Legion Bridge into Maryland, to the Clara Barton Parkway (Exit 41), and then back toward Virginia.

08/14/2024

Major traffic impacts; VDOT encouraging travelers to avoid area

FAIRFAX - All travel lanes on the Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 in McLean are scheduled to be shifted to a new northern portion of the bridge over the weekend of Aug. 23-26. Drivers are advised to avoid the Georgetown Pike and I-495 interchange area all weekend, as lanes will be reduced on Georgetown Pike and I-495 (Capital Beltway) ramps will be closed with detours in place. These closures are necessary for crews to complete paving, lane markings, ramp tie-ins and other work to implement the shift. This work previously was scheduled to occur the weekend of Aug. 16-19 but was rescheduled to Aug. 23-26, due to weather conditions last week impacting advance preparatory work.

08/02/2024

New Georgetown Pike Ramp to I-495 North opens Sunday night, Aug. 4

UPDATE (Aug. 2, 2024): The opening of the ramp from westbound Georgetown Pike to northbound I-495 has been rescheduled for Monday night, Aug. 5 starting around 9 p.m. All traffic will be shifted onto the new ramp by 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, Aug. 6.

FAIRFAX, VA - During overnight hours on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Aug. 1, there will be lane closures in both directions with brief total stoppages on Georgetown Pike (Route 193) near the I-495 interchange as crews activate new traffic signals and complete paving operations. Police will be on-site to assist in directing traffic. Nightly closures will occur between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., with brief total stoppages occurring after midnight through 5 a.m.

07/31/2024

Crews continuing bridge girder installation for 495 NEXT project

FAIRFAX, VA - Lane and ramp closures on the Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Access Road near the I-495 interchange are scheduled to continue during overnight hours tonight, Wednesday, July 31, through Friday, August 2. Crews are continuing bridge girder work for the new overpass from eastbound Dulles Toll Road to northbound 495 Express Lanes. Nightly closures will occur between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. All work is part of the overall I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

07/31/2024

New Georgetown Pike Ramp to I-495 North opens Sunday night, Aug. 4

FAIRFAX, VA - During overnight hours on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Aug. 1, there will be lane closures in both directions with brief total stoppages on Georgetown Pike (Route 193) near the I-495 interchange as crews activate new traffic signals and complete paving operations. Police will be on-site to assist in directing traffic. Nightly closures will occur between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., with brief total stoppages occurring after midnight through 5 a.m.

07/26/2024

Crews continuing bridge girder installation for 495 NEXT project

FAIRFAX, VA - Lane closures at the Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Access Road approaching I-495 are scheduled to continue during overnight hours tonight, Friday, July 26, Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30. Crews will continue to install bridge girders for a new overpass from eastbound Dulles Toll Road to northbound 495 Express Lanes, and will be conducting pile driving. Nightly closures will occur between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. All work is part of the overall I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

07/19/2024

Detours detailed below

FAIRFAX, VA - During overnight hours starting Monday night, July 22 and continuing nightly for an estimated week, eastbound Dulles Toll Road and eastbound Dulles Access Road toward I-495 will be closed just east of the Route 7 interchange to allow crews to install bridge girders for a new overpass from eastbound Dulles Toll Road to northbound 495 Express Lanes. Similar closures are planned nightly July 25 and 26, for girder lifts over the westbound Dulles Access Road. This work is part of the 495 NEXT project to extend the 495 Express Lanes from Tysons to the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

07/18/2024

Motorists should expect delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Triple lane closures are scheduled during overnight hours next Monday, July 22, through Wednesday, July 24, between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m., on northbound and southbound I-495 in the vicinity of the Live Oak Drive bridge (MM 43.1). One lane in each direction will remain open, with full traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each occurring between midnight and 5 a.m. each night.

07/09/2024

Motorists should expect delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Triple lane closures are scheduled during overnight hours this Thursday, July 11, between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m., on northbound I-495 from just north of Old Dominion Drive (MM 44.2) to Georgetown Pike, Exit 44 (MM 43.2). One lane will remain open, with full traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each occurring between midnight and 5 a.m.

06/21/2024

Motorists should stay alert for construction vehicles and expect delays

FAIRFAX, VA - Overnight “slow roll” lane closures are planned next week on westbound Dulles Connector Road (Route 267) between I-66 and Route 123 (Dolley Madison Boulevard/Chain Bridge Road) for work to replace overhead sign structures as part of the 495 NEXT project. The brief closures are scheduled Monday through Friday nights, June 24-28, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

06/06/2024

Crews to pour concrete deck for Georgetown Pike bridge in three phases; Motorists should expect delays and plan ahead

FAIRFAX, VA - Starting on or about Monday, June 10, crews will be pouring the concrete bridge deck for the new northern portion of Georgetown Pike bridge over the Capital Beltway (I-495). Georgetown Pike bridge over I-495 is being rebuilt as part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

06/05/2024

Nightly ramp closure and detour for eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road to northbound I-495 traffic needed for bridge demolition following traffic shift, planned for June 10 through 15

FAIRFAX, VA - On or about the night of Friday, June 7, 495 NEXT project crews will shift traffic onto a new I-495 North bridge over the eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road (Route 267) ramp. This work will involve closing two northbound I-495 lanes between just south of Exit 46B (North Route 123/Chain Bridge Road/McLean) and just south of Lewinsville Road from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning.

05/03/2024

Closures needed for bridge work at Live Oak Drive Bridge in McLean

FAIRFAX, VA - Crews are scheduled to continue work on bridge girders at the Live Oak Drive bridge over I-495 in McLean during overnight hours tonight, Friday, May 3, requiring triple lane closures in both directions on I-495 (Capital Beltway) approximately between Georgetown Pike, Exit 44 and George Washington Memorial Parkway, Exit 43. Intermittent traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each also will occur. Live Oak Drive bridge over I-495 is being rebuilt as part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

05/02/2024

Motorists should follow posted detour routes to access I-495 North and South or continue on Dulles Toll Road

FAIRFAX, VA - Eastbound Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) approaching the I-495 interchange is scheduled to close during overnight hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week (May 7, 8 and 9). If needed due to weather, work and closures will occur Friday night, May 10. These closures will take place from 10 p.m. each evening to 5 a.m. each morning to allow crews to install and work on overhead roadway sign structures.

04/25/2024

Closures needed for bridge girder work at Live Oak Drive Bridge in McLean

FAIRFAX, VA - Crews are scheduled to work on bridge girders at the Live Oak Drive bridge over I-495 in McLean during overnight hours tomorrow, Friday, April 26, requiring triple lane closures in both directions on I-495 (Capital Beltway) approximately between Georgetown Pike, Exit 44 and George Washington Memorial Parkway, Exit 43. Intermittent traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each also will occur. Live Oak Drive bridge over I-495 is being rebuilt as part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

04/24/2024

Stoppages to occur between midnight and 5 a.m. for temporary signal work

FAIRFAX, VA - Periodic traffic stoppages are scheduled to occur on eastbound and westbound Georgetown Pike at the I-495 intersection during overnight hours tonight, Wednesday, April 24 for crews to work on temporary traffic signals. Stoppages may be up to 30 minutes each and will occur between the hours of 12 Midnight and 5 a.m. the following morning.

04/18/2024

Closures needed for overhead sign repair work

FAIRFAX, VA - Weather permitting, crews plan to make repairs to an overhead dynamic message sign during overnight hours tonight. During this work, three lanes of southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) will be closed near the Georgetown Pike Exit 44 beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, April 18 until no later than 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 19.

04/12/2024

Closures needed for bridge girder work at Live Oak Drive Bridge in McLean

FAIRFAX, VA - Weather permitting, crews plan to set steel girders tonight, Friday, April 12, at the Live Oak Drive bridge in McLean, and during overnight hours next week Monday, April 15 through Thursday, April 18. The new Live Oak Drive bridge is being built as part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

04/03/2024

Work and closures will continue during overnight hours this week and through April for bridge girder work

FAIRFAX, VA - Weather permitting, crews plan to continue setting steel girders tonight, Wednesday, April 3, at the Georgetown Pike and Live Oak Drive bridges in McLean. This work is also scheduled to occur during overnight hours Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5, and will continue during overnight hours, Mondays through Fridays, through April as weather conditions allow.

03/25/2024

Motorists should follow detour; Expect delays on I-495 North and South

Update: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 1 p.m. Based on weather conditions, the bridge girder work and closures on I-495 in Virginia near McLean are cancelled for tonight, March 27. Work and closures remain scheduled for tomorrow night, March 28.

FAIRFAX, VA - On or about this Wednesday night, March 27, and Thursday night, March 28, three lanes of northbound and southbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) will be closed for crews to set steel girders at the Georgetown Pike and Live Oak Drive bridges in McLean, weather permitting. Intermittent traffic stoppages of up to 30 minutes each also will occur. The work is part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project.

02/27/2024

Stoppages to occur between midnight and 5 a.m. for signal work

FAIRFAX, VA - Periodic overnight traffic stoppages are scheduled to occur at the intersection of Balls Hill Road and Georgetown Pike in McLean on Feb. 27 and Feb. 28. These stoppages, which may be up to 30 minutes each, will occur between the hours of 11:59 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following morning, and are necessary for crews to span wires for temporary signals as part of the 495 NEXT project.

02/26/2024

Traffic to be detoured to Georgetown Pike Interchange to access Parkway

FAIRFAX, VA - During overnight hours tonight, Feb. 26, through Friday, March 1, the ramp from I-495 South to George Washington Memorial Parkway (Exit 43) will be closed for drainage work as part of the 495 NEXT project. This ramp closure and detour will be in effect between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. each night.

02/16/2024

Motorists Asked to Follow Signed Detour Across the American Legion Bridge

FAIRFAX, VA - During overnight hours on Monday, Feb. 19, Tuesday, Feb. 20, Monday, Feb. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. 27, the on-ramp from George Washington Memorial Parkway to I-495 South will be closed for drainage work related to the 495 NEXT project. Motorists are asked to follow the signed detour. This ramp closure and detour will be in effect between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the dates listed above.

02/13/2024

Closures necessary for drainage work and movement of equipment

FAIRFAX, VA - Starting on or about Wednesday night, Feb. 14, three lanes of northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) between Dulles Toll Road and Georgetown Pike will be closed, with one northbound lane remaining open, for crews to perform drainage work. This closure will begin with one lane closing at approximately 9:30 p.m., followed by a second lane closing at 10 p.m. and a third lane closing at 11 p.m. All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m.

11/02/2023

Affecting eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road to northbound I-495; Closure needed to set bridge beams

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from the eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road(Route 267) to northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway) is scheduled to close during overnight hours beginning on or about Wednesday, Nov. 8 through early morning,Monday, Nov. 20. These closures are necessary for crews to set beams for the eastern section of the new northbound I-495 bridge to general purpose lanes.

10/25/2023

Motorists should follow posted detour

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from Georgetown Pike to I-495 South in McLean will be closed during nighttime hours for drainage work starting on or about Thursday night, Oct. 26 at 11 p.m. and continuing nightly through the weekend. This ramp closure will affect drivers traveling east- and westbound on Georgetown Pike headed for southbound I-495. Drivers should follow the signed detour, and plan extra time if traveling in this area.

10/20/2023

Exits to George Washington Memorial Parkway and Georgetown Pike Will Remain Open

FAIRFAX, VA - Starting tonight at 8 p.m., and continuing for approximately 48 hours through the weekend, the right lane of the southbound I-495 collector-distributor road between George Washington Memorial Parkway (exit 43) and Georgetown Pike (exit 44) will be closed so crews can build a temporary ramp as part of the 495 NEXT Project. The left lane of the collector-distributor road, including the entry point (from George Washington Memorial Parkway to the southbound I-495 collector-distributor road), and both exits (exit 43 and 44) will remain open. The closure will be continuous from 8 p.m. Friday, October 20 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 22. The lane closure primarily will affect motorists traveling on southbound I-495 exiting at Georgetown Pike.

10/02/2023

Traffic to follow signed detour

UPDATE (Oct. 2, 2023): The ramp closure from Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to I-495 North in McLean will continue tonight between midnight and 5 a.m. for stormwater drainage work. The detour will be the same as listed below.

FAIRFAX, VA - The ramp from Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to I-495 North in McLean toward the American Legion Bridge is scheduled to close during overnight hours this weekend, Friday, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct.. 1. A detour will be in place to I-495 South, where drivers can access I-495 North at the Route 123 interchange. This ramp closure is necessary to accommodate stormwater drainage work as part of the 495 NEXT project.

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.

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.

04/19/2018

Funding approved to conduct environmental analysis of project to relieve major traffic choke-point

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.