The Transform 66 Project has built a new park and ride lot in the Manassas area near Balls Ford Road to support carpool, vanpool, and commuter bus service in the I-66 corridor. The lot is at 7100 Century Park Drive, on the north side of Balls Ford Road. The lot is accessed from Century Park Drive, which intersects Balls Ford Road between between Route 234 (Prince William Parkway) and Route 234 Business (Sudley Road). A ramp from the lot offers direct access to the new Express Lanes to and from the east.
Details include:
- Approximately 1,300 commuter parking spaces.
- Three bus bays with covered waiting areas and real-time bus service information.
- Designated locations with covered waiting areas for carpool and vanpool, as well as a kiss-and-ride area.
- Amenities such as lighting and covered bicycle racks.
Get a closer look with the Transform 66 Interactive Map.
Learn more about commuter bus service currently available in the Manassas area through OmniRide.
Balls Ford Park and Ride Lot Express Lanes Access
- Two new ramps from Century Park Drive provide direct express lanes access to and from the east.
- Century Park Drive connects the ramps to Balls Ford Road and the new Balls Ford Road Park and Ride Lot.
- No general-purpose lanes access will be added.
Construction Update (Updated May 19, 2023)
- Opened ramp connections between Century Park Drive and the express lanes, and part of the commuter lot in September 2022, along with western section of the 66 Express Lanes.
- Lot will contain approximately 1,300 spaces when complete.
- 66 Express Lanes Operations and Maintenance Center open at 7450 Century Park Drive.
- Open to commuters. Construction activities continue. Part of lot in use for equipment storage.
Construction Progress
Construction progress at Balls Ford Road Park & Ride area. (December 5, 2022)
Aerial view of the Balls Ford Road Park & Ride area. (April 2023)
What Neighbors Can Expect
- Overnight construction activities will be avoided when possible. However, back-up alarms on equipment and trucks, which is necessary for the safety of construction crews, cannot be avoided at any time.
- Lighting of the construction area during the nighttime hours will be directed to minimize light pollution for nearby residents.
- Every effort will be made to communicate major traffic switches or nighttime work through project emails and the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway website.
What Drivers Can Expect
- Construction-related detours and stoppages may be in place periodically as crews continue to use the parking lot for construction support.
- Drivers should slow down, stay focused, and be alert for construction crews.
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Timeline
The lot opened in September 2022 as part of the early opening of the western section of the 66 Express Lanes.
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