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 Now Open

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 now open. Remember to slow dow and use caution as drivers adjust to the changing travel patterns on the Beltway, Route 267, and the Dulles Toll Road. 

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Spring means road construction season

It's springtime, and that means highway construction season is ramping up across the greater Washington D.C. region. Make sure to slow down, use extra caution and stay alert for crews as you travel roadways with active work zones. 
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May 4, 2026

Overnight closures on 495 Express Lanes in May

Portions of the northern 495 Express Lanes and its connecting ramps in the McLean/Tysons area will be closed during overnight periods in early May for paving, pavement marking and signage installation, bridge work, and other activities.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