Provided by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Lane closures and traffic changes on I-66 outside the Beltway during the week of Sept. 16 are listed below.
What’s Happening
Crews will continue shifting travel lanes and setting up concrete barriers to create safe work zones along Interstate 66. Other planned construction activities include:
- Setting up long-term lane shifts along I-66 between Stringfellow Road and Bull Run Drive, and between Nutley Street and Gallows Road
- Grading, excavating, and clearing trees and brush at the Route 28 interchange and other places where work zones are set up
- Temporarily relocating underground utilities continues
- Continuing work to widen the median between Route 123 and Blake Lane to support upcoming traffic shifts
- Grading and drainage work at the future University Boulevard Park and Ride Lot
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 29 / GAINESVILLE
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.
ROUTE 234 (SUDLEY ROAD) / MANASSAS
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.
ROUTE 28 (SULLY ROAD) / CENTREVILLE
I-66 East from Route 29 Centreville to Stringfellow Rd
Sunday, Sept. 16 – Tuesday, Sept. 18: 8:00 p. m. to 5:00 a. m.
Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.
I-66 West from Route 29 Centreville to Bull Run
Wednesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 20: 9:00 p. m. to 6:00 a. m.
Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22: 9:00 p. m. to 9:00 a. m.
Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.
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
Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) North at Ramp to I-66 East
Friday, Sept. 21: 11:00 p. m. to 6:00 a. m.
The ramp from Route 123 North to I-66 East will be narrowed, and between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a. m. there will be periodic stoppages of traffic for up to 15 minutes on Route 123 North and the ramp to I-66 East to remove an overhead gantry.
Ramp from Route 123 South to I-66 West
Friday, Sept. 21: 12:00 Midnight to 4:00 a. m. (on Sept. 22)
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 12:00 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.
ROUTE 243 (NUTLEY STREET) / VIENNA
I-66 East between Nutley Street and Gallows Road
Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15: 9:00 p. m. to 9:00 a. m.
Three left lanes will be closed to implement long-term lane shifts for construction.
I-495 (CAPITAL BELTWAY) / DUNN LORING
No significant traffic impacts scheduled.
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.
