News Releases - Northern Virginia

May 26, 2023
Sidewalk Along Eastbound Fair Lakes Circle to be Closed for Approximately Three Months Beginning May 31

May 26, 2023
Gallows Road Reduced to Two Lanes Over I-66 During Overnight Hours Next Week, May 30-31, for Bridge Work
A single travel lane will run in each direction in the northbound lanes

May 26, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges May 30–June 2 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

May 26, 2023
Clifton Road Daytime Closures in Fairfax Station May 31 & June 1
Detour in place during stormwater pipe replacement

May 22, 2023
Additional Overnight Road and Ramp Closures Planned Tonight, Monday, May 22, for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project
Closures will be implemented at I-66 interchanges in Centreville, Fairfax, and Vienna

May 19, 2023
High Street/Butchers Row Daytime Closure in Waterford May 22
Detour in place during stormwater pipe replacement

May 19, 2023
Stringfellow Road Traffic Changes at I-66 During the Overnight Hours Tonight and Tomorrow Night, May 19 and 20

May 19, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges May 21–26 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

May 19, 2023
Cabells Mill Drive Daytime Closures in Centreville May 22 & 23
Detour in place during stormwater pipe replacement

May 18, 2023
Route 50 West at Fair Oaks Mall Ramp North of I-66 Scheduled to Close During Overnight Hours Tonight, May 18, for Paving

May 18, 2023
I-395/395 Express Lanes Nighttime Lane Closures at Duke Street in Alexandria May 21 & 22
Bridge beam work for Duke Street over I-395 project

May 15, 2023
Richmond Highway Reduced Speed Limit in Alexandria Begins May 23
New 35 mph speed limit signs to be installed along approximately seven-mile stretch

May 15, 2023
I-95 South Auxiliary Lane Open in Woodbridge
Between Route 123 and Prince William Parkway exits

May 12, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges May 14–19 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

May 12, 2023
Fairfax Station Road Daytime Closures in Clifton May 15-18
Detour in place during stormwater pipe replacement

May 5, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges May 7–12 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

May 5, 2023
Full Weekend Closure of Left Turn Lane from Route 234 Business (Sudley Road) South to Balls Ford Road East Next Weekend, May 12-15

May 5, 2023
Temporary Turn Lane Closures Planned at the University Boulevard and Wellington Road Intersection in Prince William County 
Closures planned for approximately two weeks for intersection spot improvements

May 4, 2023
Fourth Virtual Public Information Meeting May 15 for Phase 2 of Route 1 Multimodal Improvements Study
Participate and provide feedback online; learn more at virginiadot.org/Route1MultimodalStudy

May 3, 2023
Fox Mill Road Daytime Closures in Oakton May 8-10
Detour in place during stormwater pipe replacement

May 2, 2023
Lane Shift on Eastbound Route 7 at Baron Cameron Avenue Intersection in Reston May 9

May 2, 2023
Virtual Public Information Meeting May 8 on Route 50 over Goose Creek Bridge Replacement
Learn more and give feedback online at virginiadot.org/Route50GooseCreek

April 28, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges April 30-May 6 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

April 28, 2023
Route 29 (Lee Highway) at I-66 in Centreville Reduced to Two Lanes Throughout Next Weekend, May 5-8
Route 29 South closed; Single lane, two-way traffic will be in effect on Route 29 North during daytime and overnight hours

April 27, 2023
UPDATE: Westbound Route 7 Lane Shift to New Difficult Run Bridge in Great Falls During the Overnight Hours on May 10
Includes traffic pattern changes at side streets

April 25, 2023
New Piggott Bottom Road Bridge Open in Hamilton
Replaces 90-year-old bridge over branch of South Fork Catoctin Creek

April 21, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges April 23-29 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

April 20, 2023
Triple Lane Closures on I-495 During Overnight Hours Starting on or About Sun., April 23, Continuing For Three Additional Overnights
Closures Necessary to Implement Traffic Shift

April 20, 2023
I-95 Southbound Nightly Lane Closures in Woodbridge April 20-21, 24-28 and May 1-2
Lanes closed nightly between Route 123 and Prince William Parkway for auxiliary lane project

April 19, 2023
East Church Road Daytime Closures in Sterling April 20-21 & 24-25
Traffic stoppages during paving

April 19, 2023
Glebe Road Southbound Ramp to I-395 Northbound in Arlington Closed Nightly April 25 & 26
Detour in place during traffic camera pole replacement work

April 18, 2023
Extended Right Lane Closure on Northbound Nutley Street Near I-66 Beginning Tonight, Tuesday, April 18, for Drainage Work
Closure will be in effect until approximately May 18

April 18, 2023
Learn About Agency Projects, Programs at Northern Virginia Joint Transportation Meeting May 1
Join the Commonwealth of Virginia, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and Virginia Railway Express for a public meeting

April 17, 2023
Edsall Road Eastbound Ramp to I-395 Northbound Nightly Closures in Springfield April 17-20
Detour in place during ramp bridge repairs

April 14, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges April 16-22 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

April 14, 2023
I-66 Eastbound Nightly Right Lane Closures at North Lincoln Street in Arlington April 16 & 17
Update: Right lane closed night of April 18 from North Utah Street to North Lincoln Street

April 13, 2023
Trap Road Temporarily Closed at Route 7 in Vienna April 19-22
Use Towlston Road for access between Trap Road and Route 7 during closure

April 13, 2023
Route 29 Widening "Pardon Our Dust" Meeting April 20 in Fairfax
Learn about the project construction at 7 p.m. at the VDOT Northern Virginia District Building

April 11, 2023
Overnight Closure of the Ramp from I-66 West to Route 50 East Planned Wednesday Night, April 12

April 10, 2023
Stringfellow Road Under I-66 Reduced to a Single Travel Lane in Each Direction During the Overnight Hours Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15
Express lanes ramps at Stringfellow Road will also be closed both nights

April 10, 2023
Duke Street Daytime Lane Closures at I-395 in Alexandria April 11-13
Traffic shift as part of Duke Street over I-395 bridge project

April 7, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges April 10-14 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

April 7, 2023
Hunter Mill Road Afternoon Traffic Stoppages in Vienna April 11
Stoppages up to 10 minutes each due to beam installation for new bridge over Colvin Run

April 5, 2023
Route 7 and Baron Cameron Avenue Intersection Nighttime Reconstruction in Reston Begins April 10
Detours in place during the overnight hours

March 31, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges April 3- 6 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

March 31, 2023
Route 15 Weeknight Flagging near Point of Rocks Bridge Begins April 3
One lane of alternating traffic in each direction for tree work

March 30, 2023
UPDATE (3/30): Overnight Lane Closures on I-66 East and West Near Gallows Road in the Dunn Loring Area Now Planned for Saturday Night, April 1, for Overhead Bridge Work
Drivers should expect multiple temporary traffic stoppages between 1 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. (Work rescheduled from Saturday night, March 25)

March 24, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges March 26 - April 1 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

March 24, 2023
I-66 Eastbound Nightly Right Lane Closures at North Utah Street in Arlington March 27 & 28
Barrier installation along right shoulder for bridge painting

March 24, 2023
UPDATE Overnight Lane Closures on I-66 East and West Near Gallows Road in the Dunn Loring Area Now Planned for Saturday Night, March 25, for Overhead Bridge Work
Drivers should expect multiple temporary traffic stoppages between midnight and 4 a.m.; Work rescheduled from Friday night, March 24

March 17, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges March 20-25 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

March 16, 2023
Overnight Lane Closures on I-66 East and West Near Gallows Road in the Dunn Loring Area Planned Next Friday, March 24, for Overhead Bridge Work
Drivers should expect multiple temporary traffic stoppages between midnight and 4 a.m.

March 10, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges March 13-18 For Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

March 10, 2023
Historic Bridge Reopening in Lovettsville Celebrated Today
Featherbed Lane truss bridge over Catoctin Creek dates to late 19th century

March 8, 2023
Baron Cameron Avenue Right-Turn Lanes to Eastbound Route 7 to Convert to Single Free-Flow Right-Turn Lane in Reston

March 8, 2023
Construction Underway on Route 29 Improvements in Fairfax
Adding a third travel lane and shared-use path in each direction between Union Mill Road and Buckleys Gate Drive

March 6, 2023
Overnight Joint Repair Work and Lane Closures on I-495 South Starting Tonight, March 6
Drivers should expect overnight multi-lane closures; Work and closures to continue through spring

March 6, 2023
Multi-week Closure of Left Turn Lane from Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) North to Rose Forest Drive in Oakton Beginning On/About Tuesday, March 7
Closure planned for approximately three weeks for drainage work and new median construction

March 3, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges March 6-11 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

March 2, 2023
Ramp from I-66 West to Route 50 East Scheduled to Close During Overnight Hours Tonight, March 2, for Barrier Work

March 2, 2023
Route 29 (Lee Highway) at I-66 in Centreville Reduced to Two Lanes Throughout Next Weekend, March 17-20
Route 29 South closed; Single lane, two-way traffic will be in effect on Route 29 North during daytime and overnight hours

Feb. 24, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges February 27 - March 4 For Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Feb. 23, 2023
Ramp from I-66 West to Route 28 South Scheduled to Close During Overnight Hours Friday Night, Feb. 24 for Overhead Bridge Work

Feb. 23, 2023
REMINDER: I-66/Nutley Street Roundabouts Scheduled to Open By Tuesday Morning, Feb. 28
Drivers advised to use caution and stay alert to new traffic pattern

Feb. 22, 2023
Ramp Closure and Detour During Overnight Hours Beginning on or About This Friday, Feb. 24 Through Mid March
Affecting eastbound Dulles Toll Road/Airport Access Road to northbound I-495; Closure needed for bridge demolition activities

Feb. 22, 2023
Glebe Road Southbound Ramp to I-395 Northbound in Arlington Closed at Night Feb. 27
Detour in place during traffic camera pole replacement work

Feb. 17, 2023
I-66/Nutley Street Roundabouts to Open on or about February 28

Feb. 17, 2023
Creamer Lane Reduced to One Lane in Hillsboro Beginning Feb. 22
Daytime flagging during culvert replacement

Feb. 17, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges February 21-23 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Feb. 17, 2023
I-95 over Powells Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Underway in Dale City
Scheduled for mid-2024 completion

Feb. 10, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges February 13-17 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Feb. 9, 2023
I-395 Southbound Exit 10A Ramp Closure in Arlington Begins Night of Feb. 14
Access to westbound and eastbound Boundary Channel Drive via Exit 9 ramp until mid-2023

Feb. 9, 2023
South Oak Street Closure in Falls Church Begins Feb. 13
Detours during replacement of bridge over Tripps Run until late 2023

Feb. 6, 2023
Spring Street Widening "Pardon Our Dust" Meeting Feb. 13 in Herndon
Learn about the project construction at 7 p.m. at the Herndon Community Center

Feb. 3, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges February 6-10 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Jan. 27, 2023
Overnight Closure of Ramps from I-66 West to Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) South and Route 286 South to I-66 East Planned Tomorrow night, January 28

Jan. 27, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges Tomorrow Night, January 28, and January 30 – February 3 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Jan. 23, 2023
Give Feedback on Design Alternatives for Telegraph Road at Hayfield Road
Take the survey online at virginiadot.org/TelegraphatHayfield through Feb. 13

Jan. 20, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges January 23 – 27 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Jan. 18, 2023
I-395 Southbound Exit 10A Ramp Closure in Arlington Begins Night of Jan. 24
Access to westbound and eastbound Boundary Channel Drive via Exit 9 ramp until mid-2023

Jan. 13, 2023
Overhead Sign Installation Will Close Route 28 South and Route 28 South Collector-Distributor Lane at I-66 During Overnight Hours Tuesday, January 17
Detours will be posted for Route 28 South and associated ramp closures

Jan. 13, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges January 13 and January 16-20 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Jan. 6, 2023
Overhead Sign Installation Will Close Route 28 South and Route 28 South Collector-Distributor Lane at I-66 During Overnight Hours Next Week, January 10-12
Detours will be posted for Route 28 South and associated ramp closures

Jan. 6, 2023
Overnight Ramp Closures at Multiple I-66 Interchanges January 9-13 for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project

Jan. 6, 2023
East Church Road Daytime Closures in Sterling Jan. 10-12
Traffic stoppages during paving

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