On May 15, 2020, the Cedar Lane bridge over I-66 closed for about six months for reconstruction to accommodate the widening of I-66. Find information about construction, detours, and bus routes below. Watch a video overview here. Submit questions, comments, and other feedback to the project team here.
The Cedar Lane bridge over I-66 is being rebuilt to accommodate the widening of I-66 and will include a shared-use path and wider sidewalk, as well as a nearby connection to the new shared-use path being built along I-66.
Get a closer look at what’s planned through the Transform 66 Interactive Map.
Planned Six-Month Closure of Cedar Lane Bridge
The Cedar Lane bridge closed on May 15, 2020, for demolition and reconstruction that will last until late November 2020. Closing the bridge for this period will reduce the duration and impacts of construction on travelers and surrounding neighborhoods to about six months, compared to a partial closure that would have taken more than two years to complete.
Benefits of this approach include:
Ask questions or provide comments about construction plans by calling 703-662-3892, emailing transform66@vdot.virginia.gov, or submitting through the comment form.
The piers for the existing Cedar Lane bridge (shown in orange) must be demolished to make room for the wider I-66. The new bridge (shown in gray) is wider than the old bridge and will require just one pier.
Construction Update (Updated Sept. 25, 2020)
Recent Construction Progress:
Upcoming Construction Activities:
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All beams are installed for the new Cedar Lane Bridge. Crews have begun installing overhang brackets and removing the shoring tower along I-66 East. (Sept. 25)
What Neighbors Can Expect
Some construction and demolition activities will generate noise or other impacts, and must occur during nighttime hours when multiple travel lanes on I-66 can be closed. When those activities occur, measures will be taken to minimize impacts as much as feasible, including:
Project emails and this website will be used to communicate major traffic switches and nighttime work.
What Drivers Can Expect
The Cedar Lane bridge over I-66 closed for about six months on May 15, 2020. A posted detour routes drivers to Gallows Road to cross I-66 using either Cottage Street (north side of I-66) or Hilltop Road and Lee Highway (south side of I-66).
Drivers on I-66 will encounter lane shifts, lane closures, and overnight stoppages to accommodate bridge construction activities. Sign up for project email updates to keep up to date.
Changes for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Bus Passengers
During the Cedar Lane bridge closure, pedestrians and cyclists have a marked detour using existing sidewalks and shared-use path to cross I-66 near the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metrorail Station. The detour uses sidewalks along Cottage Street on the north side of I-66, shared-use path along Gallows Road, and multiple sidewalks on the south side of I-66.
Expanded Service and Route Changes for Fairfax Connector Buses
Fairfax Connector Routes 467/462 use the Cedar Lane bridge to travel between the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metrorail station and stops in Vienna and Tysons. These routes have been modified during the bridge closure and will provide additional service on weekdays and weekends. Service on these routes is FREE for the duration of the bridge closure. For schedule information, visit www.fairfaxconnector.com or call 703-339-7200, TTY 711 (Se habla Español).
Cedar Lane Bridge Reconstruction Video Presentation
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements with the New Bridge
The new bridge will include a shared-use path on the east side and a sidewalk on the west side. Just north of I-66, there will be a connection to the 10-foot-wide shared-use path that is being built parallel to I-66 from Dunn Loring to Centreville as part of the project. This paved trail will provide cyclists and pedestrians with off-road access to Metrorail stations, parks, neighborhoods, and other trails. Learn more here.
Timeline
| Anticipated Schedule | Dates |
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Cedar Lane closes between Cottage Street and Hilltop Road
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May 15, 2020
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Bridge demolition
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May to June 2020
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Construction of new bridge abutments and piers
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May to August 2020
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Bridge re-opens
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Late November- Early December 2020 |
| Express lanes open | December 2022 |
Resources
| Fairfax Connector Bus Schedule - Website |
| Project Plan Sheet for Cedar Lane Area - PDF, 12MB |
| Cedar Lane Demolition and Construction Information Flyer (English) - PDF, 1.6MB |
| Cedar Lane Demolition and Construction Information Flyer (Spanish) - PDF, 1.3MB |
| Cedar Lane detour flyer (English) - PDF, 2.5MB |
| Cedar Lane detour flyer (Spanish) - PDF, 2.4MB |
| Cedar Lane Bridge Reconstruction Video Presentation - Website |
| Presentación en video de construcción del puente Cedar Lane - Website |
