Provided by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
I-66 East Lane Closures Friday Night, March 19, for Work on New Gallows Road Bridge
I-66 East approaching Gallows Road will be reduced to a single lane Friday night, March 19, for crews to pour concrete bridge deck for the new Gallows Road Bridge over I-66. Work is part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.
Gallows Road over I-66 will be reduced to a single travel lane in each direction during the overnight hours Friday, March 19. Two-way traffic will run on the southbound side of Gallows Road.
Drivers should expect delays if traveling in this area and are encouraged to use alternate routes.
I-66 East from Cedar Lane to Gallows Road
- I-66 East will be reduced to one travel lane approaching Gallows Road between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Drivers should expect periodic stoppages of up to 20 minutes between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
- All lanes will reopen by 9:00 a.m.
Gallows Road over I-66
- Gallows Road over I-66 will be reduced to a single travel lane in each direction between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Two-way traffic will run on the southbound side of Gallows Road during this period.
- All lanes will reopen by 7:00 a.m.
All work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement conditions occur.
Gallows Road over I-66 is being reconstructed as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. The bridge is being lengthened, widened, raised, and shifted to the east to accommodate the new Express Lanes and provide room for future improvements along Gallows Road. Bike lanes and wider sidewalks are also being added along Gallows Road.
Message boards on Gallows Road and I-66 will provide advance notice of lane closures and traffic stoppages. Weekly updates will be available at Transform66.org and on Twitter @VaDOTNOVA. To receive updates automatically by email, sign up here.
Traffic Stoppages Planned on I-66 East and West near Cedar Lane for Utility Work on Friday Night, March 19
Overnight lane closures and traffic stoppages are planned on I-66 East and West approaching Cedar Lane on Friday, March 19, for overhead utility line removal. Traffic on Cedar Lane will be flagged in a single, alternating lane while crossing I-66. This work is part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.
Drivers should expect delays if traveling in this area and should consider using alternate routes.
I-66 East and West between Nutley Street and Gallows Road
- I-66 East and West will be reduced to one travel lane approaching Cedar Lane from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Drivers should expect periodic stoppages of up to 20 minutes between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
- All lanes will reopen by 5:00 a.m.
Cedar Lane between Hilltop Road and Cottage Street
- Flaggers will direct Cedar Lane traffic in a single lane between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m.
Message boards on I-66 are providing advance notice of lane closures and traffic stoppages.
All work is weather dependent and will be rescheduled if inclement conditions occur.
Construction and lane closure updates are available at Transform66.org and on Twitter @VaDOTNOVA. To receive updates automatically by email, sign up here.
