You have places to be. The Express Lanes will help get you there faster with quick, simple and predictable travel along 495, 95 and 395 in Northern Virginia. Grab your E-ZPass®, buckle up and enjoy riding in the fast lanes.

495 Express Lanes Extension Opens Late November

The 2.5 mile Extension, which includes new connections to the 495 Express Lanes from the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Dulles Toll Road, is scheduled to open in late November ahead of Thanksgiving holiday travel. 

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Stay safe in the work zone

Crews are increasing work activity along the 495 Express Lanes Extension work zone to open the Extension to traffic by late November. For your safety, stay alert: the work zone is closer than it may appear.
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Recent news

October 30, 2025

New 495 Express Lanes Extension To Open in Late November

The 495 Express Lanes Extension will expand the Lanes by 2.5 miles through the Tysons-McLean region to just before the American Legion Bridge.Read more

August 26, 2025

Labor Day 2025 Reversal Schedule

The 95 and 395 Express Lanes will run northbound all day on Labor Day, Monday, September 1.On Tuesday, September 2, weekday reversals will begin again at 11 a.m. with the southbound Lanes fully open by about 1 p.m. Read more

Easy travel with the Express Lanes app

Take a few seconds to download the Express Lanes mobile app to get even more time back for yourself. From completing on-the-go payments to planning your trip, the Express Lanes mobile app places convenience in your hands. Use the app before you start driving to:

  • Check out real-time toll prices
  • View live traffic camera feeds
  • Find entries and exits along your preferred Express Lanes route
  • Learn the rules of the road to safely use the Express Lanes