Tuesday, September 25, 2018

VDOT Alert: Lane Closures This Week

I wanted to alert you to a few ramp and lane closures scheduled to occur this week in our area related to construction on I-66.

If you are traveling through these areas at any of the times listed below, please pay attention to on-road signage. All work is weather dependent. Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes.

Upcoming Lane Closures and Traffic Changes
The following planned lane closures are expected to have significant traffic impacts. All work is subject to change based on weather and schedule. Find the latest information on travel conditions and work zones by visiting 511virginia.org or downloading the Virginia 511 app.
Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway)
Saturday, September 29th: 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages.
Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) | Oakton | City of Fairfax
I-66 East between Blake Lane & Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and I-66 West between Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) & Route 50
Friday, September 28th: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Three left lanes will be closed on I-66 East and West between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. There will be periodic stoppages of traffic for up to 15 minutes between midnight and 4:00 a.m. in both directions on the interstate and on the Route 123 C-D Road to remove overhead utility lines.
Ramp from Route 123 South to I-66 West 
Friday, September 21st: Midnight to 4:00 a.m. (on Sept. 22nd)
Overnight closure of the ramp from southbound Route 123 to westbound I-66, and periodic full stoppages of traffic on Route 123 South for up to 15 minutes between midnight and 4:00 a.m. to remove an overhead gantry and set concrete barrier along previously shifted travel lanes. Traffic will be detoured to the I-66 East exit and ride the ramps to I-66 West.
I-495 (Capital Beltway) | Dunn Loring
I-66 West between Virginia Lane & Gallows Road
Thursday, September 27th: 9:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. 
Friday, September 28th: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts. Drivers should expect occasional 15-minute stoppages. Additionally, there will be narrowing and single lane closures on the ramps from the northbound and southbound I-495 General Purpose lanes to I-66 West with occasional 15-minute stoppages.