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NEW DATE "Stay Away” Weekend: August 23-26 - Major Traffic Impacts on Georgetown Pike Bridge and I-495 Interchange

August 6, 2024

"STAY-AWAY" WEEKEND:
NEW DATE: AUGUST 23-26
Georgetown Pike Bridge Traffic Shift
Major Traffic Impacts

RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 16-19

As part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, a new Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 is being built in phases to keep traffic moving throughout construction. Over the weekend of August 23-26, all travel lanes on Georgetown Pike Bridge will be shifted to a new northern portion of the bridge so that work can begin on a new southern portion. Drivers are advised to stay away from the vicinity of the Georgetown Pike and I-495 interchange all weekend, as lanes will be reduced and Beltway ramps closed with detours in place.


What to Expect:
At 9 p.m., Friday, August 23, lane and ramp closures and work will begin. By no later than 5 a.m., Monday, August 26, all lanes on Georgetown Pike will be open on the new northern section of the bridge, and all Beltway ramps will be reopened. 


During this weekend, Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 will be reduced from five to two lanes (one lane open in each direction), and all ramps between the Beltway and Georgetown Pike will be closed with detours in effect.


These closures are needed for crews to complete paving, lane markings, ramp tie-ins and other work to implement the shift.


Enhanced police presence will be in place throughout affected locations.


Work is weather dependent.

Detour map


Why an Extended Weekend of Work?
Switching traffic to the new section of the Georgetown Pike Bridge over a one-weekend period shortens the duration of impacts to local traffic. The extended work hours over the weekend will enable crews needed time to build up pavement transition areas, where there is an elevation difference ranging from three to six feet.


What Should Travelers Do?
To avoid expected congestion and backups on Georgetown Pike near the Beltway, travelers are urged to stay away from the area and take alternate routes. If travel is necessary, drivers should plan additional time and expect delays. Additionally, drivers affected by the Beltway ramp closures should slow down, use caution and follow the signed detour routes.

Detour mapDetour map


Travelers should stay informed and prepared by:
Checking VA 511 by using 511virginia.org or via the mobile 511Virginia app
Following VDOT on social media at:
X (formerly Twitter): @VaDOTNOVA and @VaDOT
Facebook: VDOT NOVA District
Nextdoor: Virginia Department of Transportation
Signing up for construction updates and alerts on 495next.vdot.virginia.gov
Calling the Construction Information Lane at 703-592-6430

What Happens Next:
After all Georgetown Pike Bridge traffic is shifted to the newly opened northern section of the bridge, crews will demolish the existing southern portion of the bridge. A new southern portion is expected to open in mid-2025, with traffic shifted into its final configuration on the overall new bridge in late 2025.
 

395/95 Express Lanes Reversal Schedule for the Fourth of July

June 27, 2024

The reversal schedule on the 95/395 Express Lanes is changing on the Fourth of July holiday to help you get to your fireworks' viewing spot.

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 the Lanes will:

  • Operate northbound from 2:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Close for reversal from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Operate southbound from 8:30 p.m. to midnight

The Lanes will run on the standard schedule on both Wednesday, July 3 and Friday, July 5:

  • Operate northbound from 2:30 a.m. to 10 a.m
  • Close for reversal from 10 a.m. to noon 
  • Operate southbound noon to midnight 

If heading out with family or friends, remember your E-ZPass Flex. Your trip on the Express Lane is free when you have three or more people in the car and a Flex set to "HOV ON." 

Safe travels this holiday!

 

 

95/395 Express Lanes Memorial Day 2024 Reversal Schedule

May 16, 2024

The reversal schedule on the 95 and 395 Express Lanes is being adjusted to make it easier for I-395/95 corridor travelers to get to and from their Memorial Day destinations. 

Here is what drivers can expect on the Express Lanes:

  • Thursday, May 23 (summer weekday reversal begins)
    • North from 2:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    • South from noon
  • Friday, May 24
    • North from 2:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    • South from noon
  • Saturday, May 25
    • South from midnight to 2 p.m.
    • North from 4 p.m. 
  • Sunday, May 26
    • North all day
  • Monday, May 27
    • North all day
  • Tuesday, May 28
    • North until 10 a.m. 
    • South from noon

The summer weekday early reversal begins on May 23 and runs through September 3. The overnight and weekend reversal schedules will not change. 

Drivers can enjoy free travel with an E-ZPass Flex set to HOV ON and three or more people in the car. 

 

95 Express Lanes Nightly Lane Closures May 6 - 10th

May 6, 2024

From May 6th - May 10th, the 95 Express Lanes will begin nightly Lane closures at 10PM from near Joplin Rd (exit 150a) to the Express Lanes terminus near Route 17 in Fredericksburg. At or about 10PM., southbound traffic will be diverted back to the general purpose lanes near Joplin Rd (exit 150a). The lanes between Joplin Road in Dumfries and the 95 Express Lanes terminus near Route 17 in Fredericksburg will remain closed until about 4AM. All other access points will open northbound as usual following the 1 a.m. regular overnight reversal as usual. The closure is to facilitate construction activities for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension.

95 Express Lanes Overnight Closures 4/22- 4/23

April 19, 2024

The 95 Express Lanes south of Opitz Boulevard (mile marker 157) will be fully closed overnight Monday, April 22, 2024, and Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 1 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. to enable construction on the Opitz Boulevard project.

I-95 Extended Overnight Closure: March 20, 2024

Lane closures related to the Opitz Boulevard girder erection project will be extended until 6 a.m. the morning of March 20, 2024. Major traffic delays are expected as rush hour begins this morning. Travelers should use alternate routes if possible. On I-95 from mile marker 155 to 157.5, the northbound general-purpose lanes are experiencing a double lane closure; one lane of traffic is open Southbound traffic is diverted to the collector/distributor lanes at exit 156. The Express Lanes from Warrenton to Prince William County Parkway are closed.

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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