Provided by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
What’s Happening
Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project construction continues throughout the corridor during daytime and overnight hours as weather conditions allow. Current activities include:
- Demolition of Vaden Drive bridge north abutment (daytime work)
- Constructing bridge foundations at Compton Road, Route 28, Route 123, Vaden Drive, and I-495
- Small charge dynamite operations along I-66 East and West near Route 234 Business (Sudley Road)
- Bridge deck work for new collector-distributor road over Route 234 Business (Sudley Road) and new Route 28 bridges over I-66
- Relocating waterlines at Northbourne Drive, Stringfellow Road, and Gallows Road
- Constructing new utility duct bank and relocating underground utilities along I-66 East between Jermantown Road and Cedar Lane
- Constructing retaining walls along I-66 and Route 28
- Corridor-wide roadway maintenance as needed
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 Virginia511 app.
ROUTE 29 / GAINESVILLE
I-66 East from Route 29 Gainesville to University Boulevard
Monday, Dec. 2, through Thursday, Dec. 5: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 6: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Three right lanes will be closed for demolition work on the University Boulevard bridge over I-66.
ROUTE 234 BUSINESS (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS
I-66 East and West between Route 234 Business (Sudley Road) and Bull Run Rest Area
Sudley Road North and South at I-66
Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 5: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic on I-66 East and West for blasting operations. Additionally, stoppages will occur on northbound and southbound Sudley Road prior to I-66 starting at 11:00 a.m. Stoppages may also be needed on Vandor Lane.
I-66 East between Bull Run Rest Area and Cub Run
Wednesday, Dec. 4: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Three lanes will be closed for overhead gantry removal. Drivers should expect periodic 20-minute stoppages between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
I-66 East between Bull Run Rest Area and Compton Road
Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6:9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Three lanes will be closed for overhead gantry removal. Drivers should expect periodic 20-minute stoppages between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE
I-66 East and West between Route 29 Centreville and Stringfellow Road
Route 28 North and South at I-66
Ramp from Route 28 North to I-66 East
Tuesday, Dec. 3, through Thursday, Dec. 5: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic on I-66 East and West for blasting operations. Additionally, stoppages will occur on the ramp from Route 28 South to I-66 West, the ramp from Route 28 North to I-66 East, and the ramp from Route 29 Centreville to I-66 East starting at 11:00 a.m.
I-66 East at Compton Road
Route 29 North at Stone Road
Route 29 South at Trinity Parkway
Ramp from I-66 West to Route 29
Monday, Dec. 2, through Thursday, Dec. 5: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic on I-66 East and on Route 29 North and South for blasting operations at the Route 29 Interchange. Additionally, stoppages will occur on the ramp from I-66 West to Route 29 starting at 11:00 a.m.
Ramp from Route 29 Centreville to I-66 West
Monday, Dec. 2, through Wednesday, Dec. 4: 12:00 Midnight to 4:00 a.m.
Drivers should expect periodic 20-minute stoppages between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)
Stringfellow Road between Fair Lakes Boulevard and Village Square Drive
Ongoing through mid-December
The right lane of southbound Stringfellow Road will be closed for underground utility relocation. The lane will be reopened weekdays between 3:00 and 9:00 p.m. to accommodate the evening rush.
ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.
ROUTE 123 (CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD) / OAKTON – CITY OF FAIRFAX
I-66 East from Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) to Blake Lane
Tuesday, Dec. 5: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Two lanes will be closed for overhead gantry removal. Drivers should expect periodic 20-minute stoppages between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
Ramp from I-66 West to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road)
Monday, Dec. 2, through Wednesday, Dec. 4: 12:00 Midnight to 4:00 a.m.
The ramp will be closed for utility relocation. Traffic will be detoured farther west to Route 50 East, stay to the left for I-66 East, then follow signs to Route 123.
ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA
I-66 West from Cedar Lane to Vaden Drive
Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7: 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Three right lanes will be closed for demolition of concrete barrier.
I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY)
I-66 West from I-495 to Gallows Road
Ramp from I-495 North Express Lanes to I-66 West
Monday, Dec. 2, through Saturday, Dec. 7: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
The left lane will be closed for new Gallows Road bridge construction in center median. The ramp from the northbound I-495 Express Lanes to westbound I-66 will be closed with traffic detoured to I-66 East to the Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) West exit, make a left at the traffic signal, then stay to the right and follow signs to I-66 West.
I-495 South from Route 7 to I-66
Thursday, Dec. 5: 9:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Two lanes will be closed at I-66 for crane mobilization.
Ramp from Gallows Road South to I-495 South
Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
The ramp from southbound Gallows Road to I-495 South will be closed for underground utility work. Drivers will be directed to continue south on Gallows Road, stay to the left and make a U-turn under police direction at the traffic signal for I-495 North, then stay to the right and follow signs to I-495 South.
Commuter Alternatives
VDOT and the project team have invested in a broad range of programs to help commuters and others stay mobile and safe during construction. Learn more about carpool, vanpool, telework, and commuter bus alternatives.
