Provided by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
What’s Happening
There are no lane closures planned between 12:00 noon on Friday, Aug. 30, through 12:00 noon on Tuesday, Sept. 3, for the Labor Day weekend.
Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project construction continues throughout the corridor during daytime and overnight hours as weather conditions allow. Current activities include:
- Constructing bridge foundations at I-495, Route 28, Route 123 and Route 234 Business interchanges
- Constructing retaining walls along I-66 and Route 28
- Demolishing structures
- Small charge dynamite operations along I-66 in Prince William County
- Clearing trees and brush, grading, and installing drainage throughout the corridor
- Demolishing closed ramps at Route 123 Interchange
- Bridge work for new Bull Run Drive overpass
- Bridge work for the new I-66 West collector-distributor road over Route 234 Business (Sudley Road)
- Continued work at the future park and ride lots at University Boulevard (Gainesville) and Balls Ford Road (Manassas)
- Continued work on the new E.C. Lawrence Park Access Road
- Relocating underground and overhead utilities 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 and West from Route 29 Gainesville to Route 234 (Prince William Parkway)
Thursday, Sept. 5: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Temporary 15-minute stoppages of traffic for blasting operations on I-66 East and West between University Boulevard and Route 234 (Prince William Parkway). Stoppages will also occur on northbound Route 234 (Prince William Parkway) just north of the ramp to I-66 East, and on the ramp from Route 29 in Gainesville to I-66 East.
ROUTE 234 BUSINESS (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS
I-66 East from Sudley Road to Bull Run Drive
Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Saturday, Sept. 7: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Three left lanes will be closed on I-66 East for crews to install lagging on the new Bull Run Drive bridge.
ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.
ROUTE 286 (FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY)
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.
ROUTE 50 / FAIRFAX
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.
ROUTE 123 (CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD) / OAKTON – CITY OF FAIRFAX
Ramp from Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) South to I-66 East
Thursday, Sept. 5: 12:00 Midnight to 4:00 a.m.
The ramp from southbound Route 123 to eastbound I-66will be closed during the overnight hours of Thursday, Sept. 5, between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m. with detour posted.Traffic will be directed to I-66 West to Route 50 East, stay to the left and follow signs to I-66 East.
ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA
I-66 East from Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) to Nutley Street
Wednesday, Sept. 4: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Three right lanes will be closed on I-66 East for crews to shift traffic under Vaden Drive. Stoppages of up to 20 minutes will occur on the exit from I-66 East to Nutley Street between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
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, Sept. 2, through Friday, Sept. 6: 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Two left lanes will be closed on I-66 West for new Gallows Road bridge construction in center median. The ramp from the northbound I-495 Express Lanes to I-66 West will be closed nightly. Northbound I-495 Express Lanes traffic will be detoured to I-66 East to Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) West, make a left at the traffic signal, then stay to the right and follow signs to I-66 West.
Ramp from I-66 West to I-495 South
Tuesday, Sept. 3: 12:00 Midnight to 4:00 a.m.
The ramp from westbound I-66 to southbound I-495 will be closed during the overnight hours of Tuesday, Sept. 3, between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured to the exit for Nutley Street South, stay to the right to follow signs to I-66 East, then exit right 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.
