I-95 Extended Overnight Closure: March 20, 2024
Early reversal for spring break 2024
March 18, 2024
To help ease getaway travel volumes, the 95 and 395 Express Lanes will begin reversal at 10:30 a.m. on weekdays between March 21 to March 29. The southbound Lanes will be fully open by about 12:30 p.m.
Overnight lane closures and traffic stoppages March 28 through March 29
March 28, 2024
Please be advised of continued work on the Express Lanes Opitz Boulevard project that will impact travel overnight tonight, March 28, 2024, on the 95 Express Lanes.
Beginning at or about 9:30 p.m., the 95 Express Lanes will experience a single-lane closure at about mile marker 158. From ~1 a.m. to ~4:30 a.m., the 95 Express Lanes will be closed between mile markers 133 and 157. Express Lanes are expected to be fully open northbound in time for morning rush hour.
Southern stretch of 95 Express Lanes will close during overnight periods in March
March 11, 2024
The 95 Express Lanes will experience weeknight nightly closures from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. from near Joplin Road to the terminus near Route 17 beginning March 13, 2024 and concluding March 30, 2024 at the latest.
During the closure:
- At or about 10 p.m., southbound traffic will be diverted off the Express Lanes to the Joplin Road exit (150a); the diversion will remain in place until the Lanes close for reversal around 1 a.m.
- Around 3 a.m., following the reversal, northbound traffic will be able to enter the Express Lanes north of Joplin Road.
- At 4 a.m., access points south of Joplin Road will open to northbound traffic.
The closure is facilitating the removal of temporary concrete barriers along the Fredericksburg Extension, replacing them with permanent guardrails.
Transurban North America Makes Fifth Annual Transit Investment; Total Contributions Nearly $80 Million
January 23, 2024
395 Express Lanes’ contributions to Commuter Choice Program fund public transportation throughout corridor
In January, Transurban North America made its fifth annual payment to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) Commuter Choice Program. NVTC’s Commuter Choice Program uses the contributed toll revenues from the 395 Express Lanes, distributing funds competitively to public transit and other commute improvements that help more people to move more efficiently, with more travel options, through the 95/395 Express Lanes corridor.
“Transurban is committed to getting people where they need to go. Helping provide the communities we serve with more ways to get from point A to point B beyond our Express Lanes achieves that goal,” said Beau Memory, President, Transurban North America. “Northern Virginia’s growth, from population increases to major employers like Amazon choosing our region, requires us to attack the mobility challenge from every angle. Through this year’s contribution of over $16.5 million to Commuter Choice, we are creating solutions that matter—because solving transportation challenges both now and in the future requires partnerships across the public and private sectors.”
The funds are distributed by NVTC, in collaboration with the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, to give Northern Virginians more multimodal options for traveling throughout the region. From buses that take advantage of the 95/395 Express Lanes to Virginia Railway Express (VRE) enhancements, new and expanded services and infrastructure improvements have come to life because of Commuter Choice.
“Our partnership with Transurban through the innovative Commuter Choice program supports the regional economy, gives people more travel options and reduces congestion throughout Northern Virginia,” said Kate Mattice, Executive Director, NVTC. “Keeping Northern Virginia moving depends on finding ways to move more people on our existing roads and highways through targeted investments in projects that make a measurable impact.”
The annual commitment extends through the end of Transurban’s agreement with the Commonwealth in 2087 increasing by 2.5% each year—adding up to over $2.6 billion throughout the life of the concession. Transurban’s contributions have made meaningful impacts to mobility throughout Northern Virginia by:
- Enabling 2.6 million transit passenger trips.
- Saving 370,000 hours of travel time.
- Reducing vehicle miles traveled by 35 million.
- Saving commuters $5 million in fuel costs.
- Avoiding 43 automobile crashes.
- Bringing $10 million in regional economic benefit from reduced travel delays.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 69% vs. a single-occupancy vehicle trip.
For the full list of funded projects through the 395 Express Lanes Commuter Choice Program, visit NVTC’s website.
Recently along the corridor, Express Lanes improvements have enabled drivers, carpoolers, and transit riders alike to enjoy faster, more reliable trips. From the 10-mile Fredericksburg Extension opened in August 2023 to continued access improvements at Seminary Road and Opitz Boulevard coming soon, it’s easier than ever to use Transurban’s Express Lanes—no matter which way you travel.
About Transurban North America
Transurban is one of the world's largest toll-road operators and developers, working to get people where they want to go, as quickly and safely as possible. In fiscal year 2023, our faster, more reliable roads saved customers an average of 413,000 hours each workday across five global markets. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, our public-private partnerships are transforming transportation choices using dynamic, real-time pricing on the 495, 95, and 395 Express Lanes. As we celebrate a decade of keeping Virginia travelers moving, we continue to work alongside our government partners to drive the technology, policy and mobility solutions that are connecting and strengthening communities today and ten years from now.
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2023 Holiday Reversal Schedule
December 15, 2023
To help travelers get around the region this holiday, we're adjusting the reversal schedule on the 395 and 95 Express Lanes.
The mid-day diversion will also go into effect at 10 a.m. on days when the reversal begins early.
Christmas week:
- Thursday, Dec. 21: North from 3 a.m. until 10 a.m., South from 11:30 a.m.
- Friday, Dec. 22: North from 3 a.m. until 10 a.m., South from 11:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 23: Lanes run South all day
- Sunday, Dec. 24: Lanes run South all day
- Monday, Dec. 25: Lanes run South all day
- Tuesday, Dec. 26: North from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., South from 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 27: North from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., South from 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 28: North from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., South from 12:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 29: North from 3 a.m. until 10 a.m., South from 11:30 a.m.
New Year's weekend:
- Saturday, Dec. 30: Lanes run South all day
- Sunday, Dec. 31: Lanes run South all day
- Monday, Jan. 1: Lanes run South all day
- Tuesday, Jan. 2: North from 3 a.m. until 10 a.m., South from 11:30 a.m.
Transportation Veteran Beau Memory Appointed President of Transurban North America
December 11, 2023
In November 2023, Beau Memory joined Transurban as President, North America. He comes to the operator of the 95, 395, and 495 Express Lanes in Virginia, United States and the A25 bridge in Montréal, Québec from the E-470 Public Highway Authority in Denver, Colorado, where he served as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer.
“Beau brings a deep understanding of toll roads, the broader transport industry, strategy development and public policy,” said Michelle Jablko, CEO of Transurban. “He has experience working with a variety of stakeholders including federal and state legislators and various communities to deliver complex major projects and innovations that benefit customers.”
As Executive Director and CEO at E-470, Mr. Memory had oversight of the authority’s operations, financial management and project delivery – including the establishment of a new in-lane toll system. He has also worked across the public and private sector including at the North Carolina Department of Transportation and at SAS.
“There is a generational opportunity to invest in and modernize North America’s transportation systems to keep its growing communities and economies moving ahead,” said Beau Memory, President, Transurban North America. “To achieve this, we will need private sector funding and innovation to accelerate public investment. I am excited to join Transurban – a proven partner to government – to deliver these transportation systems of tomorrow.”
Mr. Memory comes to Transurban North America at a pivotal time of growth as its Greater Washington Area Express Lanes—the largest managed lanes system in the nation closes out a decade of operations with 4.5x growth in miles and more than 10 million customers. Most recently, the private partner of Virginia, delivered a 10-mile extension of its I-95 Express Lanes with an additional 2.5 miles anticipated to open in 2025 on the 495 Express Lanes.
These projects will help reduce congestion and accelerate the more than 33 million hours of time saved already across Transurban’s Express Lanes. With projected population growth of 16% over the next twenty years in the Greater Washington Area, coupled with expansion and relocation of global employers such as Amazon, Boeing, and Raytheon, the region’s need for expanded transportation choices like Express Lanes will only grow.
In Montréal, Transurban recently welcomed CDPQ into its investment in the A25 toll road and bridge, bringing local expertise and opportunity for market growth.
Additionally, Transurban is at the forefront of transportation innovation – helping governments transition safely to a connected and automated future, as well as more sustainable infrastructure funding streams. Mr. Memory’s extensive public and private sector leadership will serve to advance Transurban’s position as a leader at the intersection of transportation and technology.
About Transurban
As one of the world’s leading toll-road operators, Transurban’s business is about getting people where they want to go as quickly and safely as possible. Today we have 22 toll roads across North America and Australia, with another four major projects underway that will offer major improvements in the way drivers move around our cities. We recently expanded into Québec with the acquisition of the A25, a 4.5-mile toll road and bridge in Montréal. In the U.S. we are operating and developing a growing 65-mile network of Express Lanes on 495, 95 and 395 that have been among the first in the nation to use real-time pricing to keep Virginia drivers moving. With 10.3 million customers, we are saving drivers 413,000 a day with faster, more predictable travel options.
Transurban Invests in Fredericksburg Community with Grant Contribution to Virginia Infrastructure Academy
December 4, 2023
Transurban North America, operator of the 95, 395, and 495 Express Lanes, celebrated the imminent completion of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension with a $250,000 grant to the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) to support the Virginia Infrastructure Academy (VIA) at Germanna Community College.
Joined by the VFCCE, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), elected officials, and community members, Transurban presented the contribution that will go toward VIA’s mission to train individuals, including our military veterans, for careers in infrastructure.
“We at Transurban are thrilled to be part of delivering the modern infrastructure needed to keep Virginia going—helping maintain our status as a top state for business. But we can’t do it alone,” said Amanda Baxter, Senior Vice President of Virginia Market and Operations, Transurban North America. “Virginia Infrastructure Academy trains the workers we need to design, build, and operate the essential infrastructure that keeps our communities running—connecting military veterans with the jobs of the future. We’re proud to continue the Academy’s mission with a $250,000 grant today.”
In coordinating existing infrastructure training across the Commonwealth, VIA offers short-term industry training and credentials leading to employment for thousands of Virginians—building long-term career development and overall economic growth. Virginia companies are currently trying to fill more than 260,000 jobs, fueled by record-low unemployment and a shrinking workforce.
“Bringing together industry partners has been key to providing students with a direct pipeline to high-wage careers and has helped our businesses build a pipeline of trained talent to support their workforce,” said Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. “Transurban’s leadership investment will serve as a testament to the power and impact that businesses, colleges, and students can have by working together to grow Virginia’s economy.”
With the goal of filling 35,000 infrastructure jobs in the next five years, the partnership between Transurban, VFCCE, and industry leaders funds efforts to connect military veterans with employment coaches, networking events, and employer recruiters. Upon graduation from one of Virginia’s 23 community colleges, VIA alumni achieve an average of a 55% pay increase when they enter the workforce.
“In my career at the intersection of infrastructure and education, I know that Transurban’s investment will significantly further the Virginia Infrastructure Academy’s goal of supporting our graduates and by extension, our communities,” said Ed Dalrymple, Jr., who serves on a variety of boards including the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education and the Germanna Community College Education Foundation. “I look forward to seeing the VIA continue to flourish, putting people to work to build Virginia’s future.”
Transurban’s contribution to VIA rounds out to over $500,000 in community grants throughout Fredericksburg and Stafford County, supporting more than 80 nonprofit organizations committed to community strength, environmental sustainability, and improved safety.
How the Express Lanes help Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
December 2, 2023
As the operator of the Express Lanes, Transurban partners with Virginia to keep the region safe and on the move. That means always having an eye on the next advances in transportation and traveler safety.
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)s are that next advance. As partners to the public sector, we want to help make CAVs as safe as possible. And our Express Lanes – which can give CAVs immense amounts of data through the sensors, cameras, and other technologies that already keep the Lanes safe every day – can also help CAVs anticipate what is happening miles down the road.
We are proud to partner with the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, and the Crash Avoidance Metrics Partners (CAMP) to use our 395 Express Lanes to show how much value data can bring to CAV development. The latest demonstrations, in October and November 2023, showed how CAVs can use data from the Express Lanes to give passengers a smoother, safer ride.
Here’s how Transurban’s Express Lanes empower CAVs:
I-95 Traffic Impacts on Dec. 7 & 8
December 4, 2023
On December 7 and 8, 2023, several changes to the 95 Express Lanes will be implemented as the Fredericksburg Extension’s final access points open and the existing ramp from the I-95 general purpose lanes to the Express Lanes near Opitz Boulevard is permanently closed and a new ramp is opened just south near Dale Boulevard.
At or about 10 p.m. on December 7, the remaining access points to the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension will open southbound and reopen northbound on the normal reversal schedule—in time for morning rush hour on December 8.
The access points include:
- Reversible ramp at Courthouse Road/Route 630, with access from the Courthouse Road Park and Ride lot
- Northbound exit to and southbound entrance from I-95 near Russell Road by Marine Corps Base Quantico
- Northbound entrance access from the I-95 local lanes near Fredericksburg, providing access to the Lanes for drivers entering I-95 from Route 3/Route 17
Travelers should also expect closures that will enable the permanent closure of the existing Opitz Boulevard ramp from the I-95 general purpose lanes to the Express Lanes, and the opening of a new ramp just south near Dale Boulevard. At or about 10 p.m. on December 7 until about 5 a.m. on December 8, the I-95 general purpose lanes will experience a double left lane closure from about mile marker 155 to mile marker 157. Between midnight and 3 a.m. on December 8, travelers can expect up to five intermittent full closures lasting about 15 minutes each.
Drivers on the southbound general-purpose lanes who wish to enter the Express Lanes between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. are encouraged to use the access point just north near Route 1 in Occoquan.