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08/15/2024
Ramp Closure from George Washington Memorial Parkway to Southbound I-495 Beltway Outer Loop in Virginia Scheduled Friday Night, Aug. 16 Through Saturday Afternoon, Aug. 17
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
Georgetown Pike Bridge "Stay Away" Weekend Traffic Shift Now Planned for Aug. 23-26
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
UPDATE: Overnight Lane Closures with Stoppages on Georgetown Pike at I-495 in McLean Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Aug. 1
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.
Last updated: June 4, 2024
