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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Holidays 2025 Schedule

The 95 and 395 Express Lanes will reverse early a few days this December to help smooth holiday travels on I-95 and I-395. 
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Recent news

December 8, 2025

Holidays 2025 Reversal Schedule

Take advantage of a faster, more reliable trip during the end-of-year holidays. Drivers with three or more people in the car and an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV ON can ride for free.Read more

December 3, 2025

Exiting the 495 Express Lanes near Maryland

When traveling northbound on the recently expanded 495 Express Lanes, remember to stay in the right lane to reach the I-495 general purpose lanes.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