95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex)

The express version

  • The Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) will pick up where the 95 Express Lanes currently end and will extend 10 miles south near Fredericksburg, VA
  • The lengthened Lanes will connect with the 395 Express Lanes to create a connected corridor spanning nearly 50 miles from Fredericksburg to the D.C. line
  • You can learn how the project is benefitting the surrounding communities on this page

The I-95 corridor around the D.C. metro is one of the country’s most congested areas to drive in. We’re working to help fix that with Fred Ex. Whether you’re a solo driver, carpooler or bus rider, get ready to buckle up for a faster trip along the 95 Express Lanes with Fred Ex. Stay in the loop on what to expect and project updates.

At-a-glance

Opening

The 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension will open in late 2023.

Where

  • From where the 95 Express Lanes currently end near Garrisonville Road in Stafford County to near Route 17
  • Additional improvements in Prince William County
  • Locality: Prince William and Stafford

Project benefits

  • Creates an estimated 9,000 jobs and $1 billion in economic activity during the project
  • Increases I-95 roadway capacity by 66% during rush hour periods
  • Provides new access points for faster and easier access to Quantico and the area's 28,000 workers
  • Offers time-saving travel and improvements to drivers on the regular I-95 lanes adjacent to the Express Lanes

More info

For more information about the project, jump onto the Virginia Department of Transportation’s website for more information about the Fredericksburg Extension project.

Community grant program

We’re about to become a part of the local communities along the Fred Ex project corridor as we kick off construction. The Fred Ex Community Grant Program is our way of being a good neighbor by giving back to them. Grants of $500 to $3,000 will be awarded throughout construction to help support the local environment and neighborhoods.

Head over to the About page to apply online.

For any questions, read our Express Lanes Community Grant Program Overview and Guidelines for the full scoop on grant opportunities.

About the project

We have the green light to extend the 95 Express Lanes 10 miles south to Fredericksburg. Together with Virginia DOT and our design-build contractor Branch-Flatiron, we have construction underway now. This project – we like to call Fred Ex – will make traveling through the I-95 corridor in Stafford County easier and faster. 

Drivers can expect Fred Ex to pick up where the 95 Express Lanes currently end, just past Route 610 in Stafford County, and extend to near Route 17.

This project will also:

  • Offer new access points to the existing 95 Express Lanes
  • Create new ramps that provide direct access to Quantico and Old Courthouse Road
  • Add 7 new bridges

When Fred Ex is wrapped up, it’ll connect with the 395 Express Lanes. This will offer drivers an uninterrupted Express Lanes corridor between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. Just like the current 95 Express Lanes, you’ll need an E-ZPass® or E-ZPass® Flex to drive the Lanes. Cars with 1 or 2 people will pay to use the Lanes with an E-ZPass® or E-ZPass® Flex set to HOV OFF.

But how does free travel sound? If you have a headcount of 3 or more people and your E-ZPass® Flex set to HOV ON, you’ll ride for free on Fred Ex. Not to mention, motorcycles and buses can travel toll-free without an E-ZPass®.

American Legion Road Overpass reconstruction

As part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) project, the American Legion Road Overpass will close on April 4, 2022 for reconstruction.

The work is anticipated to be completed within 9 months. 

Here’s what to expect:

  • Traffic will be routed to use Centreport Parkway and Route 1 as a detour.
  • Traffic barriers will go up and crews will begin onsite bridge demolition work on April 4, 2022. 
  • Nearby residents may encounter some noise and dust during the rebuild.

American Legion closure

Noise barriers

 

Three noise barriers have been proposed as part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) Project. Learn more about the noise barriers and the process for approving them:

  • Noise Barrier Maps – This document shows where the location for the three proposed walls are
  • Noise Barrier Presentation – This presentation provides an overview of how the noise barrier process works, who is eligible to vote, and what voting community members can expect as the process gets underway
  • Noise Barrier Frequently Asked Questions – This document answers some of the questions we hear most often about noise barrier specifications and the voting process.
  • Fred Ex Project Factsheet – This document offers a snapshot of Fred Ex, as well as projects benefits.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a briefing with project officials at your upcoming community association meeting, please contact:

Brent McKenzie, 95 Express Lanes Community Outreach Manager
bmckenzie@transurban.com
571-326-5609

Or

Darragh Frye, Communications Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation
darragh.frye@vdot.virginia.gov
540-907-8409

Contact

Transurban

For information about this project and how it may affect your community, get in touch with Brent McKenzie at 571-620-7911 or bmckenzie@transurban.com.

VDOT

Want to know more about how VDOT is working closely on this project? Reach out to Darragh Frye, VDOT’s Communications Manager at 540-907-8409 or darragh.frey@vdot.virginia.gov.

Fred Ex news

May 16, 2022

95 Lane Closure Content – Week of May 16

There will be a single lane closure on I-95 southbound and an off-ramp closure on I-95 northbound.Read more

May 9, 2022

95 Lane Closure Content – Week of May 9

There will be a single lane closure on I-95 southbound. On I-95 northbound there will be overnight lane closures with a detour for bridge beam installation. Drivers will be detoured onto the Express Lanes.Read more
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