Transurban’s 95 Express Lanes Opitz Boulevard Ramp Project Earns Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Envision Silver Award

WOODBRIDGE, Va.: The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) has awarded Transurban’s recent project completed in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Opitz Boulevard ramp on the 95 Express Lanes, its prestigious Silver Envision Award for its contributions to the surrounding community, sustainable construction methods and materials, and improvements to mobility throughout Northern Virginia.

The ramp, which opened to traffic in November 2024, connects Opitz Boulevard to the 95 Express Lanes in Woodbridge, Virginia—providing a faster, more reliable travel option to a major commercial area, the region’s medical center, and hospital, while also supporting one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. The project is one of the latest additions to the 63+ miles of Express Lanes Transurban operates in Northern Virginia is part of a private public partnership (P3) with VDOT.

“At Transurban, we are always looking for ways to best serve our customers and communities. On the Express Lanes, a faster, more reliable trip is also a sustainable one—and with ISI’s Envision Silver Award recognition, we are setting the example for the future of our industry," said Beau Memory, President, Transurban North America. “That is why I am proud the 95 Express Lanes Opitz Boulevard Ramp Project now officially reflects a forward-thinking approach to transportation infrastructure.” 

ISI rigorously evaluates projects to set the standard for resilient infrastructure that keeps communities moving forward. Projects earn recognition by addressing a broad range of sustainability indicators, including environmental, social, and economic factors.

“Congratulations to Transurban, the Virginia Department of Transportation, and the entire project team on the success of the Opitz Boulevard Ramp Project,” said Kailey Eldredge, ISI’s Verification Director. “This is Transurban’s second Envision Award for a 95 Express Lanes project this year—a strong testament to their commitment to using Envision to evaluate sustainability performance and minimize economic, environmental, and social impacts.”

The Opitz Boulevard Ramp Project earned the Silver Award by:

• Enhancing community connectivity with improved access for central/southern Prince William County and points south to Potomac Mills Shopping Mall, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, and growing residential neighborhoods
• Promoting multimodal transportation through public transit investments and toll-free travel for high-occupancy vehicles (HOV)
• Minimizing construction waste and protecting local wildlife habitats

“Creating new access to the 95 Express Lanes at Opitz Boulevard has expanded travel options in Prince William County and supports multimodal, reliable trips for all express lanes users,” said VDOT Megaprojects Director Michelle Shropshire. “This project was made possible through the Commonwealth’s public-private partnership model, which enabled VDOT and Transurban to enhance its 95 Express Lanes facility and help provide additional congestion relief to the I-95 corridor.”

The 95 Express Lanes is the longest reversible road in the United States, operating northbound in the mornings and southbound in the evenings to reduce peak-direction congestion in Northern Virginia. The reversible Opitz Boulevard Ramp connects to Northern Virginia’s 97-mile network of dynamically priced managed lanes—including 65 miles operated by Transurban—saving customers more than 20,000 hours every workday.